Bill · H.R. 3892· House(119-HR-3892)
Flow Act
- Introduced
- 6/10/2025
- Last activity
- 6/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Claudia Tenney
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Financing Lead Out of Water Act of 2025" or the "Flow Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It focuses on modifying the private business use requirements for bonds issued for lead service line replacement projects. Specifically, it seeks to clarify that qualified lead service line replacement use does not constitute private business use. This applies to the use of proceeds to replace privately-owned portions of lead service lines connected to a public water system. The goal is to facilitate, achieve, or maintain compliance with national primary drinking water regulations for lead. These changes would apply to obligations issued after December 31, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill facilitates the replacement of lead service lines, improving water safety and environmental health.
Would children be better off under this?+5
Protecting water from lead is significantly beneficial for child development and health.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
Improving water safety by facilitating lead service line replacement enhances consumer health and safety.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Compliance with Water Safety Standards: The bill defines a "qualified lead service line replacement use" as the replacement of privately-owned portions of a lead service line to help a public water system meet national primary drinking water regulations for lead (Section 2(a)(ii)(I)).
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Clarification of Bond Use: By stating that these replacement uses shall not constitute "private business use," the bill modifies the requirements for bonds issued for these projects (Section 2(a)(i)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned 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 Children+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Students+3Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- 12/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Mike KellyRepublican · Pennsylvania
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Johnny OlszewskiDemocrat · Maryland
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey
Haley StevensDemocrat · Michigan
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia