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HR 5966119th CongressIn Committee
Ohio River Restoration Program Act
Introduced: Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3] (D-Kentucky)
Environment & ClimateInfrastructureSocial Services
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation establishes the Ohio River Basin Restoration Program under the EPA to improve water quality, enhance flood resilience, restore habitats, and control invasive species through natural infrastructure projects across 15 basin states, with $350 million annually authorized for fiscal years 2026-2030.
Key Points
- 1Creates an Ohio River National Program Office within the EPA to coordinate restoration efforts and develop a comprehensive action plan for the basin.
- 2Prioritizes natural infrastructure and non-structural solutions like restoring hydrologic functions and modifying dams for ecological restoration.
- 3Requires equitable project distribution across the basin and mandates annual reporting on progress, funding, and project outcomes to Congress.
Impact Areas
Ohio River Basin communities in 15 statesTribal Governments within the basinFederal and state environmental agenciesFish and wildlife habitats along the river
Generated by legislative-analyst-v3 on Nov 13, 2025