The Columbia River Clean-Up Act of 2025 extends federal funding and authority for the Columbia River Basin Restoration program, which works to clean up and restore the Columbia River ecosystem. The bill amends existing federal water pollution law to reauthorize the program for five additional years, from 2026 through 2030, replacing the previous authorization that expired after 2021. This legislation affects communities, businesses, and environmental groups in the Columbia River region that depend on or work to restore the river. The bill was introduced in July 2025 by three senators from Oregon and Washington—states that border the Columbia River—and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for consideration. While the legislative text does not specify funding amounts, the reauthorization allows the program to continue its cleanup and restoration efforts through 2030.
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