Bill · H.R. 3900· House(119-HR-3900)
Water Quality Technology Availability Act
- Introduced
- 6/11/2025
- Last activity
- 6/13/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Collins
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Water Quality Technology Availability Act." It seeks to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The primary goal is to change how guidelines regarding effluent limitations are handled. Specifically, it aims to ensure that the total cost of applying technology is considered. This change focuses on technology that is commercially available in the United States.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The bill may improve environmental efficiency by focusing on commercially available water quality technologies.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
The bill may benefit industries reliant on water quality by considering the cost of commercially available technologies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Consideration of Commercial Availability: By amending Section 304(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the bill ensures that guidelines regarding effluent limitations relate to technology that is commercially available in the United States. This could be a benefit by ensuring the guidelines are based on technology that can actually be accessed within the country.
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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1
- 6/13/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 6/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House