A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to issue a general ecological restoration permit under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.
Latest action (29 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5588, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator John Boozman. The stated purpose of the bill is to require the Secretary of the Army to issue a general permit for ecological restoration projects under a specific environmental law, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The bill also includes language for "other purposes," but the details of these are not specified in the information provided.
The specific effects of this bill are not yet detailed, as the full text of the legislation has not been published. However, based on the title, it would likely impact activities related to ecological restoration projects that fall under the purview of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. This could include projects aimed at improving water quality or restoring natural habitats in and around waterways.
Currently, S. 5588 is in the introduction phase of the legislative process, having been introduced on September 29, 2026. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been debated, amended, or voted on by the Senate or the House of Representatives. The next steps would involve committee review and potential hearings before it could advance further in Congress.
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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. 5588 do?
- This bill, S. 5588, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator John Boozman. The stated purpose of the bill is to require the Secretary of the Army to issue a general permit for ecological restoration projects under a specific environmental law, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The bill also includes language for "other purposes," but the details of these are not specified in the information provided. The specific effects of this bill are not yet detailed, as the full text of the legislation has not been published. However, based on the title, it would likely impact activities related to ecological restoration projects that fall under the purview of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. This could include projects aimed at improving water quality or restoring natural habitats in and around waterways. Currently, S. 5588 is in the introduction phase of the legislative process, having been introduced on September 29, 2026. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been debated, amended, or voted on by the Senate or the House of Representatives. The next steps would involve committee review and potential hearings before it could advance further in Congress.
- Has S. 5588 become law?
- Not yet. As of 29 Sep 2026, S. 5588 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5588?
- S. 5588 was sponsored by Sen. John Boozman [R-AR] (Republican-AR), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5588?
- Introduced (29 Sep 2026).
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