Bill · H.R. 337· House(119-HR-337)
To provide technical and financial assistance for groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution projects.
- Introduced
- 1/13/2025
- Last activity
- 1/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Jim Costa
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to provide technical and financial assistance for water projects. It specifically targets groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution. The legislation proposes an amendment to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Under this amendment, the Secretary would be granted a transfer authority. This authority would allow for $3,000,000 to be made available for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill supports groundwater recharge and aquifer storage, which helps manage and protect natural water systems.
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
The bill provides financial assistance for water projects that are critical for agricultural stability and water source substitution.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
Funding for groundwater and aquifer storage projects supports the infrastructure needs of rural areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Water Resource Support: The bill provides for technical and financial assistance for groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution projects (Section 1). This could benefit people by supporting projects that manage and substitute water sources.
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Consistent Funding: The bill establishes a recurring availability of funds at $3,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2031 (Section 1). This provides a predictable stream of money for the specified water projects over several years.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 Farmers+4Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Low Income Households+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Rural Development+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/15/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Adam GrayDemocrat · California
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Mike ThompsonDemocrat · California
David ValadaoRepublican · California