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119-hr-7376119th Congress

Local Water Protection Act

Sponsored By: Representative Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]

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Summary

Extends authorization for nonpoint source water pollution programs. This bill would amend Section 319(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to replace the authorization period “for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027” with “for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.” The provided text does not change funding levels, program structure, eligibility, or enforcement. The practical effect is to shift the program's next authorization window to fiscal years 2027–2031, keeping federal support available for local nonpoint source management efforts.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More water cleanup help for communities

If enacted, this bill would extend federal authorization for Section 319 nonpoint source water pollution programs. It would replace the authorization years "for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027" with "for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031." The change would take effect upon enactment. State, tribal, territorial, and local governments would be able to continue receiving grants and technical help, and communities would see continued water-quality projects.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]

MI • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

Roll Call Votes

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