Boosts federal aid for drinking water and wastewater emergencies, helping communities afford repairs.
This bill would increase federal funding for communities facing drinking water emergencies. It would also create new aid to help states and local water treatment plants deal with wastewater emergencies, including cyberattacks. This means more support for public health and less financial strain on local residents.
Today, the government sets aside $35 million each year for drinking water emergencies, and there's no specific federal program for wastewater emergencies. If this bill passes, the government would set aside $50 million each year for drinking water emergencies from 2027 to 2031, and would also create a new program providing $50 million each year for wastewater emergencies, including cyberattacks, during the same period.
HR 9690 · 119th Congress · July 14, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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