Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Nov 2021): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
What this bill does
The Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021 would establish grant programs for owners and operators of publicly owned wastewater treatment systems and community water systems. These grants would help fund the planning, design, implementation, and training for smart water network technologies. This includes technologies for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, leak detection, and improved operational decision-making in water and wastewater systems. The bill also aims to improve water conservation and resilience to challenges like drought and population growth.
The bill affects entities that manage public wastewater treatment and community water systems. It could provide financial assistance to upgrade their infrastructure with advanced technologies. There are provisions for prioritizing grants to rural and tribal communities, and for waiving cost-share requirements for disadvantaged communities. The bill is in its early stages, having been introduced in the Senate and referred to a committee.
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Official summary
Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021
This bill establishes grants for owners and operators of publicly owned wastewater treatments systems and community water systems to support planning and other aspects of implementing smart water network technologies.
Timeline
30 Nov 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Common questions
- What does S. 3282 do?
- The Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021 would establish grant programs for owners and operators of publicly owned wastewater treatment systems and community water systems. These grants would help fund the planning, design, implementation, and training for smart water network technologies. This includes technologies for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, leak detection, and improved operational decision-making in water and wastewater systems. The bill also aims to improve water conservation and resilience to challenges like drought and population growth. The bill affects entities that manage public wastewater treatment and community water systems. It could provide financial assistance to upgrade their infrastructure with advanced technologies. There are provisions for prioritizing grants to rural and tribal communities, and for waiving cost-share requirements for disadvantaged communities. The bill is in its early stages, having been introduced in the Senate and referred to a committee.
- Has S. 3282 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3282. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3282?
- S. 3282 was sponsored by Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3282?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (30 Nov 2021).
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