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DemocratBill · H.R. 5966· House(119-HR-5966)

Ohio River Restoration Program Act

Rep. McGarvey
Age: 47 years
Kentucky
Introduced
11/7/2025
Last activity
11/8/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sponsored by
Morgan McGarvey
Cosponsors
Democrat - 8Republican - 8
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Ohio River Restoration Program Act creates a program and a National Program Office within the EPA to protect and restore the Ohio River Basin. It establishes a Program Director and an advisory council to develop actionable goals and a detailed action plan. The program focuses on large-scale restoration projects, including improving water quality, protecting wildlife, and increasing flood resilience. Funding is authorized at $350 million per year from fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The act requires public transparency through a website and regular reports to Congress.

Yes· 3 of 43

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+9

    The bill specifically focuses on water quality, toxic remediation, and wildlife habitat restoration.

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7

    Specifically requires consultation with and consideration of Tribal Governments and needs.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+7

    The program aims to restore ecological functions and manage the river basin's natural systems.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5

    The bill establishes a new program and office with significant annual funding authorizations.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2

    Centralizes coordination under a Federal Program Director within the EPA.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2

    The bill authorizes new spending of $350 million annually from 2026 to 2030.