KentuckyKentucky Senate backs federal Ohio River restoration program
The Kentucky Senate expresses support for a federal river restoration program and directs its clerk to send the resolution to federal lawmakers.
What it does
The Kentucky Senate expresses support for a federal program that would fund river restoration projects across the Ohio River basin. The resolution itself does not establish that program.
The Senate Clerk must send the resolution to federal lawmakers, including Kentucky’s congressional delegation.
Argument forThe Senate’s public support could help draw attention to a federal partnership that would fund restoration projects without adding permit rules.
Argument againstBecause the resolution only expresses support, river cleanup and flood reduction may still depend on federal action to establish and fund the program.
More detail
The Kentucky Senate expresses support for the Ohio River Restoration Program Act. The resolution supports a federal program proposed to improve water quality, restore wildlife habitat, reduce flood risk, and aid communities across the Ohio River basin.
The Senate Clerk must send a copy of the resolution to specified federal lawmakers. The recipients are the U.S. House Speaker, the U.S. Senate Majority Leader, and each member of Kentucky’s congressional delegation.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15adopted by voice voteAdopted
- Mar 25to Senate FloorMinor
- Mar 24to Committee on Committees (S)Minor
- Mar 24introduced in SenateIntroduced
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