HR 5730119th CongressIn Committee

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grants.

Introduced: Oct 10, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-Pennsylvania)

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This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize federal funding for the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants program. Specifically, it replaces the previous appropriation language in Section 221(f)(1) with a new authorization of $350 million to be appropriated for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2031. In short, it guarantees (subject to annual appropriations) six years of funding at a set level to help municipalities reduce sewer overflows and improve stormwater management and reuse.

Key Points

1Reauthorizes the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants program under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
2Sets an annual funding authorization of $350,000,000 for each fiscal year 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, and 2031.
3The authorization is added by amending Section 221(f) of the Act, replacing the existing paragraph (1) with the new funding level.
4The provision specifies funding to be used to carry out this section, i.e., the authorized grants for sewer overflow and stormwater reuse projects.
5The bill was introduced in the House (H.R. 5730) by Mr. Deluzio on October 10, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Impact Areas

Primary: Municipalities and local governments responsible for wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, which would benefit from stable federal grants to fund improvements and reduce sewer overflows.Secondary: State environmental agencies, water utilities, engineering and construction contractors involved in infrastructure projects, and communities affected by sewer overflows.Additional impacts: Potential improvements in water quality and public health due to reduced sewer overflows and better stormwater management; potential job creation and local economic activity from funded projects; fiscal impact on the federal budget depends on annual appropriations beyond the authorization.

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