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117th Congress · Senate

Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021

Subjects: Air quality · Alaska · Alaska Natives and Hawaiians · Alternative and renewable resources · Atmospheric science and weather · Child care and development · Child health · Climate change and greenhouse gases

In plain language

  • Senate bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Reauthorizes through FY2026 or establishes a variety of programs for water infrastructure.
  • Senate passed it on Apr 29, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 or establishes a variety of programs for water infrastructure. Specifically, it supports programs to provide safe drinking water or treat wastewater, such as sewer overflows or stormwater. For example, the bill reauthorizes and revises the clean water state revolving fund (SRF) and the drinking water SRF.

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