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HR 9690 United States House · 119th Congress

Water Emergency and Technical Assistance Act

The Water Emergency and Technical Assistance Act expands federal funding and support for water systems facing emergencies that threaten public health. It increases the annual budget for drinking water emergency situations from $35 million to $50 million and adds a new program to provide grants for treating sewage overflows and other water crises. These funds are specifically intended for activities that would be too costly for local ratepayers to handle alone and are authorized for use through fiscal year 2031. The legislation also allows the EPA Administrator to offer technical assistance for emergencies caused by issues like cybersecurity events.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases federal funding for water emergencies and sewage treatment, directly strengthening public service budgets.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill increases funding for water emergencies and sewage overflow treatment, directly protecting public health and reducing water pollution.85% confidence
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 14, 2026 Last action Jul 14, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Lori Trahan
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