A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish the Hawaiian Islands Program, and for other purposes.
Latest action (29 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 5578, introduced by Senator Mazie Hirono, is a proposed law that would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The bill's title indicates its purpose is to establish a program specifically for the Hawaiian Islands. This program would likely address issues related to water pollution within that region.
The full details of the bill's provisions are not yet available as the official text has not been published. However, based on its title, it would affect the management and regulation of water quality in Hawaii. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act is the primary law governing water pollution in the United States, and this bill aims to create a specific framework within that law for Hawaii.
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the Senate and its latest action was its introduction on September 29, 2026. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives and be signed by the President.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 29, 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. 5578 do?
- S. 5578, introduced by Senator Mazie Hirono, is a proposed law that would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The bill's title indicates its purpose is to establish a program specifically for the Hawaiian Islands. This program would likely address issues related to water pollution within that region. The full details of the bill's provisions are not yet available as the official text has not been published. However, based on its title, it would affect the management and regulation of water quality in Hawaii. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act is the primary law governing water pollution in the United States, and this bill aims to create a specific framework within that law for Hawaii. This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the Senate and its latest action was its introduction on September 29, 2026. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives and be signed by the President.
- Has S. 5578 become law?
- Not yet. As of 29 Sep 2026, S. 5578 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5578?
- S. 5578 was sponsored by Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] (Democrat-HI), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5578?
- Introduced (29 Sep 2026).
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