Congress·In Committee·S. 4350

Southeast New England Program Authorization Act of 2026

Southeast New England Program: Coastal Watershed Restoration

Apr 21·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. It is actively moving through the system, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed for this legislation at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

While the bill has strong support from New England leaders, it currently lacks the Republican cosponsors usually needed to move regional environmental bills through the Senate.

Key Points

This bill creates the Southeast New England Program within the Environmental Protection Agency. The program focuses on protecting and fixing the coastal areas and waterways in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.
The government would give out grants to state and local governments, tribes, and nonprofits. These funds can be used to clean up pollution, restore natural habitats, and improve water quality in local communities.
The money would help reduce stormwater runoff and make coastal areas stronger against flooding and environmental changes. It also supports training and education for workers in jobs that help keep the coast healthy.
The bill authorizes $30 million every year from 2027 to 2031. The federal government would pay for up to 75 percent of the cost for these projects, while local partners would be responsible for the remaining 25 percent.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

3 milestones3 actions

Apr 21, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Apr 21, 2026

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Apr 21, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1859)

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Southeast New England Program Authorization Act of 2026

Bill NumberS 4350

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1859)

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