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HR 5834119th CongressIn Committee
Critical Water Supplies for Resilient Communities Act
Introduced: Oct 24, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-Florida)
Environment & ClimateInfrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation amends the Clean Water Act to convert the alternative water source projects pilot program into a permanent grant program, redefines critical water supply needs to include drought resiliency planning with public engagement, and extends authorization through 2031 to enhance community water infrastructure resilience against shortages.
Key Points
- 1Transforms the temporary pilot program into a permanent grant authority for alternative water projects like recycling and desalination under the Clean Water Act framework.
- 2Redefines critical water supply needs to encompass existing and anticipated shortages addressed in community water supply or drought resilience plans developed with public input.
- 3Imposes annual reporting requirements for the EPA detailing how funded projects address water supply needs while extending program funding authorization through fiscal year 2031.
Impact Areas
Municipal water utilities and infrastructure operatorsCommunities in drought-prone regions across the United StatesState and regional water resource management agencies
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