A bill to extend authorizations for aquatic ecosystem restoration projects, multi-benefit watershed health projects, and WaterSMART grants, and for other purposes.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 5402 is a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate whose stated purpose, according to its title, is to extend existing authorizations for three categories of federal water-related programs: aquatic ecosystem restoration projects, multi-benefit watershed health projects, and WaterSMART grants. Beyond this general description, the full legislative text has not yet been published, so the specific mechanics—such as which agencies would administer extended authority, the length of any extension, funding levels, or eligibility criteria—are not currently known.
Because the detailed text is unavailable, it is not yet possible to say precisely who would be affected or how. In general terms, programs of this type typically involve federal water agencies, state and local governments, tribes, and water users involved in ecosystem restoration or water-efficiency projects, but the bill's actual scope and impact cannot be confirmed until the text is released.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on September 15, 2026, by Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally submitted but has not yet been considered by committee, debated, or voted on. Typical next steps would include committee review, potential amendment, and possible votes in the Senate and House before it could become law. No further action has yet been recorded.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 15, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5402 do?
- S. 5402 is a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate whose stated purpose, according to its title, is to extend existing authorizations for three categories of federal water-related programs: aquatic ecosystem restoration projects, multi-benefit watershed health projects, and WaterSMART grants. Beyond this general description, the full legislative text has not yet been published, so the specific mechanics—such as which agencies would administer extended authority, the length of any extension, funding levels, or eligibility criteria—are not currently known. Because the detailed text is unavailable, it is not yet possible to say precisely who would be affected or how. In general terms, programs of this type typically involve federal water agencies, state and local governments, tribes, and water users involved in ecosystem restoration or water-efficiency projects, but the bill's actual scope and impact cannot be confirmed until the text is released. The bill was introduced in the Senate on September 15, 2026, by Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally submitted but has not yet been considered by committee, debated, or voted on. Typical next steps would include committee review, potential amendment, and possible votes in the Senate and House before it could become law. No further action has yet been recorded.
- Has S. 5402 become law?
- Not yet. As of 15 Sep 2026, S. 5402 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5402?
- S. 5402 was sponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] (Democrat-OR), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5402?
- Introduced (15 Sep 2026).
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