WATER Act of 2025
This bill allows states to assume federal permitting responsibilities for highway, railroad, and public transportation projects under the Clean Water Act. States can take over environmental reviews and permit approvals for these projects through written agreements with the Army Corps and EPA, potentially speeding up project timelines. The program requires states to meet federal standards, maintain financial resources, and undergo regular federal audits to ensure compliance. It does not change environmental standards but shifts implementation authority to states for specific transportation infrastructure projects.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 3, 2025
Last action Dec 3, 2025
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Dec 3, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
upper
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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