Environment (Drinking Water)

in committee · United States · House Nov 22, 2025

HR 6229: Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025

This bill amends the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act to make water infrastructure financing more accessible to small communities and rural water projects. It lowers the maximum eligible project cost from $5 million to $1 million, provides technical assistance for small communities (population ≤ 25,000) to develop project proposals, and clarifies definitions to include projects for federally recognized Indian Tribes. The bill introduces collaborative project delivery methods like design-build and construction management at-risk, and authorizes $68 million annually for the EPA and $15 million annually for the Army Corps of Engineers through fiscal year 2029. These changes directly affect small communities and rural water projects seeking federal assistance for water infrastructure improvements.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides financing for water infrastructure projects, directly advancing environmental protection by improving water quality and resource management for small communities and tribes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality Tags Rural Communities Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 2940: Advancing Water Reuse Act

The Advancing Water Reuse Act creates a 30% tax credit for businesses investing in qualifying water recycling systems. It directly affects industrial, manufacturing, data center, and food processing facilities that replace freshwater use with recycled water from municipal sources, as well as projects building municipal water recycling infrastructure to serve these sectors. The credit covers 30% of the cost for eligible equipment, such as new onsite recycling systems or municipal infrastructure upgrades. This policy is available for projects completed by December 31, 2032, with specific rules allowing businesses to claim the credit even if equipment is later transferred to water utilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 30% tax credit for water recycling investments, providing direct tax relief to businesses, aligning with tax policy support95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes water conservation by incentivizing industrial recycling systems, reducing freshwater demand and supporting resource sustainability through tax credits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Drinking Water Recycling Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Oct 29, 2025

HR 5869: Tribal Water Infrastructure Grants Expansion Act

This bill allocates $30 million annually (from existing funds) plus $500 million yearly (2026-2031) specifically for tribal water infrastructure projects. It provides direct grants to federally recognized tribes for clean water treatment systems, maintenance, and related training without requiring tribes to cover project costs. Funds can support construction, operation, and management of water systems on tribal lands, aligning with existing federal water pollution control programs. The legislation targets tribes as the direct beneficiaries of these expanded funding streams.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds clean water infrastructure projects to reduce pollution and aligns with federal water pollution control programs, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2025

HR 3110: PFAS–Free Procurement Act of 2025

This bill prohibits U.S. federal executive agencies from renewing or entering contracts for specific consumer products containing PFOS or PFOA (types of harmful PFAS chemicals) after its effective date. Covered items include nonstick cookware, cooking utensils, and furniture/carpet treated with stain-resistant coatings. Agencies must prioritize purchasing PFAS-free alternatives when available and practical for these items. The law applies to all contracts entered into six months after enactment.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans PFAS chemicals in federal procurement, reducing environmental pollution from toxic substances linked to water contamination and ecosystem damage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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in committee · United States · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6669: No Taxation on PFAS Remediation Act

This bill excludes reimbursements received by individuals for cleaning up PFAS contamination from their taxable income under the federal tax code. It directly affects people who were paid back for remediation costs related to "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in their property. The key provision adds a new tax code section (139M) to ensure these specific reimbursements are not counted as income, reducing tax liability for affected individuals. The rule applies to reimbursements received in tax years starting after December 31, 2020.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes PFAS remediation reimbursements from taxable income, reducing tax liability for affected individuals per new tax code section 139M.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill excludes PFAS remediation reimbursements from taxable income, reducing financial barriers for cleaning environmental pollution (PFAS), directly supporting pollution control.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Drinking Water

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in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2025

HR 1871: Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act

HR 1871, the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act, changes federal tax rules to allow homeowners to exclude certain water-related rebates from taxable income. It expands the existing tax exclusion to cover rebates for water conservation measures (like efficient fixtures), storm water management (such as rain gardens), and wastewater management (like septic system upgrades), but only for the homeowner's principal residence. These rebates must come from public utilities, storm water providers, or state/local governments. The changes apply to rebates received after December 31, 2021, and do not affect tax treatment for rebates received before 2022.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax exclusion for water conservation rebates, providing direct tax relief to homeowners for eligible home improvements.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes water conservation measures (e.g., efficient fixtures) that reduce energy use for water heating/pumping, aligning with energy efficiency indicators.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax exclusion for water conservation rebates (efficient fixtures, rain gardens), incentivizing environmental protection measures through tax parity.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Dec 1, 2025

HR 5661: Water Preservation and Affordability Act of 2025

The Water Preservation and Affordability Act of 2025 amends the Clean Water Act to require federal water infrastructure funding recipients to prioritize "resource preservation techniques," defined as water efficiency (reuse, conservation), energy efficiency, stormwater mitigation, sustainable design, and environmental innovation. It mandates that projects receiving loans for treatment works repairs or expansions must evaluate and use these techniques to the maximum extent practicable. The bill increases annual funding for the Clean Water Infrastructure Resiliency Program from $25 million to $50 million (2026-2031) and authorizes $40 million yearly for a wastewater efficiency pilot program (2026-2031). These changes directly affect municipal water systems and wastewater treatment facilities receiving federal grants or loans under the Clean Water Act.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly requires energy efficiency as a mandated 'resource preservation technique' for water infrastructure funding recipients, advancing energy efficiency goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates prioritization of water conservation, reuse, and environmental innovation in infrastructure projects, directly advancing resource preservation and pollution control per Clean Water Act amendments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2025

HJRES 44: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)".

HJRES 44 is a congressional resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)" that was published in the Federal Register on October 30, 2024. The bill directs Congress to disapprove this specific EPA rule under a federal process outlined in Title 5, U.S. Code, which would prevent the rule from taking effect. If passed, the resolution would nullify the EPA's updated regulations aimed at improving lead and copper testing and treatment standards in public drinking water systems. This resolution directly affects the implementation of the EPA's proposed water quality standards and would halt the rule's enforcement.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks to block EPA rule improving lead/copper drinking water regulations, weakening environmental protections.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill blocks EPA rule improving lead/copper drinking water standards (public health initiative), weakening protections against waterborne health risks per healthcare topic description.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 3446: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a strategy to accelerate the response efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances from the activities of the Department.

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DoD) to create and submit a strategy within 180 days to speed up cleanup efforts at military bases and National Guard facilities contaminated with PFAS chemicals (like firefighting foam). The strategy must detail how the DoD prioritizes sites based on health/environmental risks, set specific cleanup timelines for each location, and outline plans to add labs, staff, or technology to reduce delays. It also mandates a public online dashboard updated every six months, showing funding use, cleanup progress, completion dates, and community contacts for each affected site. The bill directly affects military installations and National Guard facilities with PFAS contamination and aims to improve transparency and accelerate remediation under federal cleanup law.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires DoD to accelerate PFAS cleanup at military sites, directly reducing environmental pollution and protecting public health from toxic chemicals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Hazardous Materials

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in committee · United States · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6667: PFAS Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill extends federal funding for research on PFAS chemicals (often called "forever chemicals") until 2030, instead of ending in 2024. It directly affects the research programs authorized under the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. The key change modifies the funding period in existing law to ensure continued support for studying PFAS contamination and health impacts through 2030.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends federal funding for PFAS research to address environmental contamination and health impacts, advancing pollution control efforts through continued scientific study.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill extends federal funding for PFAS research to study health impacts, directly supporting public health initiatives and medical research.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Hazardous Materials Water Quality

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