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119-s-3465119th CongressWALLET

UPGRADE Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]

Introduced

Summary

Expands help for small water systems and underserved communities. This bill would extend technical assistance for small public water systems through 2031 and allow States to apply for drinking water assistance on behalf of underserved and unincorporated communities identified with county coordination.

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  • Residents of underserved or unincorporated communities: Could gain access to Safe Drinking Water Act assistance when a State applies for them, making it easier for these communities to be eligible for program support.
  • Small public water systems: Would keep access to federally authorized technical assistance for a longer period, with the authorization extended to 2031.
  • State and county governments: States would have new authority to act on behalf of certain communities and would coordinate with counties to identify those communities for program eligibility.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More water help for small communities

This bill would let states apply for federal drinking-water help on behalf of underserved or unincorporated communities. It would extend technical assistance to small public water systems through 2031. It would also cover each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031 for the program. The bill does not set any new funding amounts.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]

DE • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 12/11/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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