Changes how federal clean water funds are shared among states, tribes, and territories.
This bill would change how federal money for clean water projects is divided among states, tribes, and U.S. territories. It would create a new formula for states, considering their water needs, population, and poverty levels. This aims to update how these important funds are distributed across the country.
Today, federal clean water funds are distributed to states and territories using an older formula. After this bill, a new formula would be used for states, based 60 percent on needs, 20 percent on population, and 20 percent on poverty levels. It would also set aside 2 percent of funds for Indian tribes and 1.5 percent for U.S. territories. Additionally, states could use up to 0.5 percent of their grants for water needs surveys.
S 5016 · 119th Congress · July 16, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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