Critical Water Supplies for Resilient Communities Act
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
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Summary
This bill would transform the pilot into a permanent grants program for alternative water source projects and set a clear definition of "critical water supply needs" tied to public planning. It would also require yearly reports to Congress and extend the program's active horizon to 2031.
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- Local communities and water utilities would be able to seek federal grants to build or expand alternative water sources, with the program operating through 2031.
- Planners and residents would have a direct role in defining qualifying projects because "critical water supply needs" must come from a plan or assessment developed with public engagement, focused on comprehensive supply planning or drought resiliency.
- The Environmental Protection Agency would have to send an annual report, timed with the President's budget, to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee describing each funded project and how it meets the stated needs.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New grants for critical water supplies
If enacted, this bill would convert the current alternative water source pilot into a standing grants program for communities and water suppliers. It would define critical water supply needs as existing or reasonably anticipated needs identified in a plan or assessment developed with public engagement for water supply or drought resiliency. The bill would remove "treatment" from one listed category of eligible projects. It would also require the Administrator to send Congress an annual report with each project funded the prior fiscal year and how it meets the identified needs, timed with the President's budget, and it would extend the program year from 2026 to 2031.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
FL • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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