MRRRI Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
What this bill does
The Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative Act (MRRRI Act), introduced in the Senate, would establish a new program focused on protecting and restoring the Mississippi River Corridor. This initiative aims to improve water quality, enhance community resilience to flooding, protect fish and wildlife habitats, and prevent the spread of invasive species. It would involve setting goals, developing action plans, and funding projects through grants and agreements with federal, state, tribal, and local entities, as well as academic institutions and nonprofit organizations.
This bill specifically affects ten "Mississippi River States": Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Tribal governments and organizations within these states would also be involved, with a specific provision dedicating at least 5% of available funds for projects carried out by them, and their projects could receive 100% federal funding. The initiative is designed to be non-regulatory, building on existing efforts.
The MRRRI Act was introduced in the Senate on July 28, 2026. It was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill's next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider it, which could involve hearings, amendments, and a vote on whether to advance it to the full Senate.
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Timeline
28 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Common questions
- What does S. 5151 do?
- The Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative Act (MRRRI Act), introduced in the Senate, would establish a new program focused on protecting and restoring the Mississippi River Corridor. This initiative aims to improve water quality, enhance community resilience to flooding, protect fish and wildlife habitats, and prevent the spread of invasive species. It would involve setting goals, developing action plans, and funding projects through grants and agreements with federal, state, tribal, and local entities, as well as academic institutions and nonprofit organizations. This bill specifically affects ten "Mississippi River States": Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Tribal governments and organizations within these states would also be involved, with a specific provision dedicating at least 5% of available funds for projects carried out by them, and their projects could receive 100% federal funding. The initiative is designed to be non-regulatory, building on existing efforts. The MRRRI Act was introduced in the Senate on July 28, 2026. It was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill's next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider it, which could involve hearings, amendments, and a vote on whether to advance it to the full Senate.
- Has S. 5151 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5151. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5151?
- S. 5151 was sponsored by Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5151?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (28 Jul 2026).
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