Bill · H.R. 2401· House(119-HR-2401)
Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Appropriations, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Greg Stanton
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act of 2025 requires the EPA Administrator, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program. This program aims to reconnect urban communities, specifically those that are economically distressed or overburdened, with their associated waterways. To achieve this, several member agencies will work together through a steering committee to provide coordination and support. The program involves establishing partnership locations where technical assistance and funding are provided. It also utilizes Urban Waters ambassadors to coordinate local work and maintain community engagement.
Yes· 3 of 25
Would people in cities be better off under this?+6
The entire purpose of the bill is to benefit urban communities through improved water-related infrastructure and engagement.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
The bill directly funds projects to improve water quality and habitat within urban watersheds.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The bill specifically targets economically distressed communities for technical and financial support.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Community Reconnection: The program's purpose is to reconnect urban communities, particularly those that are economically distressed or overburdened, with their associated waterways (Section 3(b)).
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Technical and Financial Support: Partnership locations will receive technical assistance and funding for projects, as well as funding for an Urban Waters ambassador (Section 3(a)(3)(A)(i)).
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Environmental and Community Improvements: Member agencies can support projects that provide habitat or water quality improvements, increase river recreation, enhance community resiliency, and install infrastructure (Section 3(a)(3)(B)(ii)(I)(aa)).
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Educational Opportunities: The program supports activities that strengthen community engagement with and education regarding water resources (Section 3(a)(3)(B)(ii)(I)(aa)).
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Information Sharing: The establishment of an Urban Waters Learning Network allows for the sharing of information, resources, and tools between various locations and interested communities (Section 3(a)(3)(C)(i)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Funding Limitations: The maintenance of the program and its requirements are subject to the availability of appropriations (Section 3(c)(1)).
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 Urban Residents+6Good For Low Income Households+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Native Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+1Good For Business Owners+1Good For Children+1Good For Immigrants+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Students+1Good For White Americans+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+6Improves Public Land Management+3Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Improves Government Transparency+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+1
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Appropriations, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Robert MenendezDemocrat · New Jersey