Bill · H.R. 2656· House(119-HR-2656)
Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act
- Introduced
- 4/3/2025
- Last activity
- 4/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Norma Torres
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act" seeks to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act. It establishes a grant program to fund projects aimed at reducing nitrate and arsenic concentrations in water intended for human consumption. Eligible entities include community water systems, certain nonprofits, and various government agencies. The program provides priority to disadvantaged communities and facilities serving children or vulnerable populations. Additionally, the act allows for assistance to low-income homeowners and landlords. The bill authorizes $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $15,000,000 for each subsequent year.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill strengthens water quality by funding the reduction of nitrate and arsenic contaminants.
Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill prioritizes water safety for schools and daycares serving children.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill provides priority for assistance to low-income homeowners and renters.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction of Contaminants: The program funds projects specifically designed to reduce the concentration of nitrate and arsenic in water meant for human consumption (Section 2(a)(1) and 2(a)(3)).
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Support for Vulnerable Populations: Priority is given to entities that propose to address these water quality issues at schools, daycares, or other facilities that serve children or other vulnerable subpopulations (Section 2(b)(3)(B)).
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Assistance for Disadvantaged Communities: The Administrator is directed to give priority to eligible entities determined to be disadvantaged communities (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Help for Low-Income Individuals: Grants can be used to assist low-income homeowners, landlords, or property owners providing housing to low-income renters by purchasing and installing treatment technology (Section 2(b)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Administrative Limitations: There is a cap preventing more than 4 percent of the available grant funds from being used to pay for the Administrator's administrative costs (Section 2(c)).
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+6Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Students+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 5/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/24/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
David ValadaoRepublican · California