Bill · H.R. 10596· House(119-HR-10596)
Safe Water for Schools Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Nellie Pou
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Safe Water for Schools Act of 2026. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026. The purpose of the bill is to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act. Specifically, it reauthorizes the drinking water fountain replacement for schools grant program. The bill changes the funding amount for this program. It sets the funding at $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2029.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+4
Children benefit directly from safer drinking water and replaced fountains in schools.
Would students be better off under this?+4
Students receive healthier school environments through upgraded drinking water facilities.
Does this put more money into public schools?+3
The bill increases grant funding specifically for replacing drinking water fountains in schools.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Funding for School Drinking Water: Section 2 of the bill amends Section 1465(d) of the Safe Drinking Water Act to increase the funding for the drinking water fountain replacement for schools grant program to $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2029, up from the previous level of $5,000,000 for fiscal years 2019 through 2021. This is a positive outcome because it provides more money to replace school drinking water fountains.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+4Good For Students+4Good For Young Adults+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3
- 10/5/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama