States would have to use some federal water money for eco-friendly projects.
This bill would require states to use a portion of their federal water infrastructure money for environmentally friendly projects. They would need to spend at least 20% of this money on things like green infrastructure or water systems that save energy. This change would send more money to communities for water projects that are good for the environment.
Today, states do not have to spend a certain amount of federal water infrastructure money on green projects. If this bill passes, states would need to use at least 20% of these funds for projects. These projects include green infrastructure, water or energy efficiency improvements, or other new eco-friendly activities. This would apply if there are enough eligible projects.
HR 8459 · 119th Congress · April 22, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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