# 119-s-4350: Southeast New England Program Authorization Act of 2026

119-s-4350, Southeast New England Program Authorization Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI); status introduced (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4350
- Congress: 119
- Title: Southeast New England Program Authorization Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-21
- Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Environmental Protection
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Creates a focused EPA program to _protect and restore Southeast New England coastal watersheds_.** It would fund and coordinate projects that cut pollution, restore habitat, and improve coastal resilience in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. - Local governments, States, counties, and federally recognized tribes can receive grants to build projects that reduce pollution, restore contaminated sites, and improve water quality. Federal support may cover up to 75% of project costs. - Residents and coastal communities could see more stormwater control, habitat restoration, and watershed monitoring projects that target water quality and resilience. - Nonprofits and institutions of higher education can get funding for workforce training, education, and technical assistance. No more than 10% of yearly grant funds may be used mainly for technical assistance and no more than 5% for administrative expenses. *Authorizes $30.0 million per year in federal appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for grants and program costs.*

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Southeast New England watershed grants: mixed, low. If enacted, the EPA would create a Southeast New England Program to protect coastal watersheds in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Congress would be asked to provide $30 million each year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The EPA would award grants to states, tribes, local and county…

## Related bills

- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-s-4350 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4350)

## Related
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2763)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4350 (as of 2026-09-10).