Environment (Water Quality)

in committee · United States · House Jun 13, 2025

HR 3934: Water Quality Standards Attainability Act

HR 3934, the Water Quality Standards Attainability Act, amends the Clean Water Act to make water quality standards more achievable for states and communities. It requires states to review standards for water bodies receiving combined sewer discharges, specifically assessing cost-effective controls for overflows, and mandates that the EPA consider the cost and availability of treatment technologies when developing water quality criteria. This directly affects states setting water quality standards and the EPA in its regulatory role. The bill aims to ensure that pollution control requirements are practical and feasible for municipalities and utilities.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentMandates EPA to consider cost and technology availability in standards, potentially weakening water quality requirements by prioritizing industry costs over strict environmental protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Recycling Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 3695: Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026

This bill amends the Santini-Burton Act to improve land management in the Lake Tahoe Basin by specifically supporting the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. It authorizes the federal government to transfer funds to the Tribe for acquiring and managing culturally significant land, and requires collaboration with the Tribe, states, local governments, and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for activities like forest health, water quality, and preserving cultural sites. The bill mandates annual spending plans developed with Tribe consultation, prioritizing projects that meet environmental thresholds and leverage community support. These changes directly address the Tribe’s limited land ownership (under 0.5% of the Basin) and aim to enhance shared stewardship of the region.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates collaboration for forest health, water quality, and cultural site preservation - direct environmental protection measures90% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Public Lands Water Quality Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 3, 2025

S 2701: Headwaters Protection Act of 2025

This bill expands the federal Water Source Protection Program to include new partners like acequia associations, land-grant mercedes, and entities managing water infrastructure. It requires projects on adjacent land to have express owner consent and prioritizes initiatives protecting water supply, forest health, and climate resilience - such as restoring wetlands or reducing wildfire risks. The program increases annual funding to $30 million (2025-2034) and mandates that projects include nature-based solutions and non-Federal partner contributions. It directly affects communities managing water systems, landowners adjacent to National Forests, and tribal or rural entities with water delivery authority. The bill does not alter land ownership or conflict with existing water laws.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prioritizes wetlands restoration, forest health, and climate resilience; increases $30M funding for water/forest protection initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2025

S 2388: Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025

This bill provides federal grants to help municipalities upgrade water systems with smart technologies like real-time leak detection, AI-driven efficiency tools, and advanced monitoring systems. It defines "intelligent water infrastructure technology" to include systems that reduce waste, improve water quality monitoring, and optimize operations - such as predictive analytics for pipe integrity or real-time sensor networks. The bill increases annual funding to $50 million (from $25 million), allows grants to cover implementation costs (but prohibits use for planning or maintenance), and requires annual reports on project outcomes and grant denials.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds water infrastructure upgrades with waste-reducing tech and improved water quality monitoring, directly advancing environmental protection and resource conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Dec 1, 2025

HR 5730: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grants.

HR 5730 reauthorizes federal grants for municipalities to address sewer overflows and implement stormwater reuse projects. It allocates $350 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to fund these infrastructure improvements. The bill directly affects cities and towns managing wastewater systems by providing dedicated funding for modernizing stormwater management and reducing pollution. This is a funding authorization, not a new program, focusing on concrete financial support for municipal environmental infrastructure projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $350M annually for municipal infrastructure grants, directly funding public service improvements under government spending.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill reauthorizes $350M annually for municipal projects reducing sewer overflow pollution and modernizing stormwater management, directly advancing pollution control under environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 2436: Healthy H2O Act

The Healthy H2O Act (S 2436) creates a federal grant program to help rural households, renters, small multi-unit property owners (up to 25 units), and licensed child-care facilities with contaminated drinking water. It provides funding for certified point-of-use or point-of-entry water filters, installation by qualified professionals, maintenance, and water testing - targeting contaminants like lead, arsenic, PFAS, and hexavalent chromium. Grants are limited to households with income below 150% of their state’s rural median income and prioritize private well users. The program requires third-party certification for products and installers, mandates annual reporting on water quality trends, and allocates $10 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds water safety program via federal grants, increasing public spending on essential infrastructure for low-income households.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds water filtration for contaminants like PFAS/lead, directly reducing environmental pollutants in drinking water and protecting public health.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses public health via clean water access (contaminants like lead/arsenic), directly protecting health outcomes through federal grants for water safety measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 9, 2025

S 2270: Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025

S 2270 designates approximately 34 miles of the Myakka River in Sarasota County, Florida, as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, dividing it into eight segments classified as scenic, wild, or recreational. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to manage the river through cooperative agreements with Florida's Department of Environmental Protection, Sarasota County, and cities like Venice and North Port, while working with the existing Myakka River Management Coordinating Council. It prohibits land acquisition through condemnation and ensures local management authority under Florida law (section 258.501) remains intact. The designation directly affects landowners, local governments, and conservation efforts within the river's watershed, aiming to protect the river's natural and recreational values.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill designates Myakka River as protected under Wild and Scenic Rivers System, conserving natural resources through federal management agreements with state/local entities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6204: Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act

HR 6204 extends funding authorization for large-scale water recycling projects by changing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's Section 40905(k) from a 5-year to a 10-year period. This procedural bill directly affects existing water recycling projects currently funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58). The key provision is simply the extension of the authorization period, providing longer-term stability for these projects without creating new programs or altering eligibility.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends funding for water recycling projects, conserving water resources and reducing pollution through reuse under existing infrastructure law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2025

HR 1261: Land and Water Conservation Fund Water Amendments Act of 2025

This bill amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund program to allow federal funding for state-led water quality projects. It requires states to identify impaired water bodies under federal water law and include proposed restoration projects in their outdoor recreation plans. Funds can now support specific restoration efforts like wetlands, marshes, and living shorelines to improve water quality, but cannot reimburse completed projects or expand federal regulation over waterways. The bill directly affects states developing recreation plans and implementing water quality restoration under existing federal programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates federal funds from Land and Water Conservation Fund for state water quality projects, advancing fiscal management of environmental spending.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds state-led water quality projects including wetlands, marshes, and living shorelines for environmental restoration without expanding federal regulation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Parks & Recreation Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Jan 10, 2025

HR 288: Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill extends federal funding for Long Island Sound restoration programs through 2029. It reauthorizes two key grant programs: the Long Island Sound Grants (under the Clean Water Act) and the Long Island Sound Stewardship Grants (under the 2006 Stewardship Act), both now covering 2025-2029 instead of 2019-2023. The primary mechanism is simply updating the funding period in existing law, ensuring continued support for state and local projects focused on water quality, habitat restoration, and ecosystem health in the Sound. This directly affects states (Connecticut and New York) and local communities receiving these grants to address pollution and protect the Sound's environment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends federal funding for environmental restoration programs through 2029, reauthorizing existing grant programs. This supports continued government spending on public service programs without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReauthorizes federal funding for Long Island Sound restoration programs, specifically extending water quality and habitat restoration grants under Clean Water Act, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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