Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 May 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
What this bill does
H.R. 3490, the Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2023, would establish grants to help publicly owned wastewater treatment systems and community water systems update their infrastructure. These grants would support the adoption of "smart water network" technologies, including real-time monitoring, data analytics, predictive maintenance, and advanced digital tools. The goal is to improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, enhance reliability and resiliency, and better manage water resources.
The bill specifically targets owners and operators of these public systems. It requires a 25% non-federal cost share for grant recipients, though this can be waived for disadvantaged communities. The bill also includes set-asides for grants to rural communities and tribal communities. The Administrator would issue guidance on applications, and grant funds would be disbursed within 60 days of approval. The bill authorizes $25 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 for these grants.
As of May 18, 2023, this bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Ruben Gallego. It has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration.
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Official summary
Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2023
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
19 May 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3490 do?
- H.R. 3490, the Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2023, would establish grants to help publicly owned wastewater treatment systems and community water systems update their infrastructure. These grants would support the adoption of "smart water network" technologies, including real-time monitoring, data analytics, predictive maintenance, and advanced digital tools. The goal is to improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, enhance reliability and resiliency, and better manage water resources. The bill specifically targets owners and operators of these public systems. It requires a 25% non-federal cost share for grant recipients, though this can be waived for disadvantaged communities. The bill also includes set-asides for grants to rural communities and tribal communities. The Administrator would issue guidance on applications, and grant funds would be disbursed within 60 days of approval. The bill authorizes $25 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 for these grants. As of May 18, 2023, this bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Ruben Gallego. It has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration.
- Has H.R. 3490 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3490. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3490?
- H.R. 3490 was sponsored by Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3490?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. (19 May 2023).
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