119-s-857119th CongressWALLET

Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act

Sponsored By: Senator Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

Introduced

Summary

Makes rebates for home water, stormwater, and wastewater upgrades tax-free. The bill would expand the tax code's existing conservation subsidy exclusion in section 136(a) to cover subsidies for water conservation or efficiency, storm water management, and certain wastewater measures and it adds precise definitions for those measures and providers.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Tax break for water efficiency rebates

If enacted, you could exclude from taxable income subsidies you receive for water-saving or stormwater projects. This applies to subsidies from public utilities, storm water providers, or State and local governments. Wastewater subsidies are excluded only for work at your principal residence. The bill adds definitions to clarify which measures and providers qualify. The rule would apply to amounts received after December 31, 2021.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

UT • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/5/2025

  • Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 3/5/2025

  • Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 3/11/2025

  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 5/20/2025

  • Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 5/18/2026

Roll Call Votes

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