Bill · H.R. 3376· House(119-HR-3376)

Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2025

Age: 81 years

New Jersey

Introduced: 5/13/2025
Last activity: 5/13/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sponsored by: Bonnie Watson Coleman
Cosponsors: - 90 - 0

Environmental Protection

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill establishes the Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Trust Fund to provide funding for water and sewer infrastructure. To fund this, it increases the corporate tax rate from 21 percent to 24.5 percent. The funds are allocated among various agencies for clean water programs, safe drinking water, household water wells, colonias, Indian health services, and job training. It also mandates a nationwide study on water affordability, discrimination, and service disconnections. Additionally, the act updates various existing water-related grant and loan programs.

Yes· 3 of 22

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill provides significant funding to address lead contamination and PFAS in water systems.
Would children be better off under this?+6
The bill increases funding specifically to ensure school water infrastructure is lead-free.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill prioritizes job training and water assistance for low-income and very low-income individuals.