To establish a low-income water assistance program, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-04-13

The bill would create a federal assistance program to help low-income households afford their water bills and water system improvements, similar to existing programs that help people pay for electricity and heating. This would affect millions of families struggling with water costs and could also fund upgrades to aging water infrastructure in poor communities. The proposal is being reviewed by multiple congressional committees that handle infrastructure, energy, taxes, and government spending.