Wastewater Infrastructure Modernization Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Jun 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
What this bill does
The Wastewater Infrastructure Modernization Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would establish a grant program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This program would provide funds to municipalities for projects at publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities. Eligible projects include those that develop intelligent sewage or stormwater collection systems, or those that implement innovative solutions for combined storm and sanitary sewer systems.
These grants are intended to help upgrade and modernize wastewater systems, tackle emerging contaminants, and improve the reliability and affordability of water quality infrastructure. The bill specifies that at least 20 percent of appropriated funds should be directed to municipalities with populations under 10,000, if eligible applications are received. The non-federal share for projects would generally be 25 percent, though the EPA could waive this requirement under certain conditions.
The bill was introduced on June 4, 2021, and has not advanced beyond that initial stage. If enacted, the EPA would be required to issue guidance on grant applications within 30 days and make decisions on applications within the same timeframe. The EPA would also be responsible for submitting an annual report to Congress on funded projects and recommendations for the program. The bill authorizes $500 million for this grant program.
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Official summary
Wastewater Infrastructure Modernization Act
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to award grants to municipalities for projects at publicly owned treatment works concerning (1) intelligent sewage or stormwater collection systems, or (2) innovative and alternative combined storm and sanitary sewer projects.
Timeline
7 Jun 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3691 do?
- The Wastewater Infrastructure Modernization Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would establish a grant program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This program would provide funds to municipalities for projects at publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities. Eligible projects include those that develop intelligent sewage or stormwater collection systems, or those that implement innovative solutions for combined storm and sanitary sewer systems. These grants are intended to help upgrade and modernize wastewater systems, tackle emerging contaminants, and improve the reliability and affordability of water quality infrastructure. The bill specifies that at least 20 percent of appropriated funds should be directed to municipalities with populations under 10,000, if eligible applications are received. The non-federal share for projects would generally be 25 percent, though the EPA could waive this requirement under certain conditions. The bill was introduced on June 4, 2021, and has not advanced beyond that initial stage. If enacted, the EPA would be required to issue guidance on grant applications within 30 days and make decisions on applications within the same timeframe. The EPA would also be responsible for submitting an annual report to Congress on funded projects and recommendations for the program. The bill authorizes $500 million for this grant program.
- Has H.R. 3691 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3691. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3691?
- H.R. 3691 was sponsored by Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn [D-GA-7] (D-GA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3691?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (7 Jun 2021).
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