OhioOhio lawmakers urge Congress to approve river restoration program
Ohio lawmakers urge Congress to approve a basin-wide program to improve water quality, reduce flood risks, and restore fish and wildlife habitats.
What it does
Ohio lawmakers urge Congress to approve a program to improve water quality, reduce flood risks, restore habitats, and support recreation across the Ohio River Basin.
The House Clerk would send official copies of the resolution to Ohio's members of Congress.
Argument forIf Congress approves the program, basin communities could get help improving water quality, reducing flood risks, and restoring fish and wildlife habitats.
Argument againstBecause the proposed program covers a basin spanning 15 states, its priorities could reach beyond Ohio's river and community needs.
More detail
The resolution urges Congress to approve the Ohio River Basin Restoration Program Act. The proposed program covers the Ohio River Basin, which spans 15 states.
The resolution directs the House Clerk to send official copies to Ohio's members of Congress. Copies go to members of Ohio's congressional delegation.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30Referred to committeeLatest
- Jun 11IntroducedMinor
- Jun 10
- Vote recorded Adopted. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 9AdoptedAdopted
- Vote recorded Reported. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 8Reported
- May 13Introduced and Referred to CommitteeIntroduced
Environment & Energy