Bill · H.R. 4733· House(119-HR-4733)

Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act

Age: 50 years

Illinois

Introduced: 7/23/2025
Last activity: 12/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sponsored by: Eric Sorensen
Cosponsors: - 35 - 8

Environmental Protection

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act'', seeks to authorize a new assistance program. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will establish the program to award grants to States and Indian tribes. These funds are intended to help owners and operators of public water systems or treatment works assist low-income households with water or wastewater rates and arrearages. The bill also includes provisions for grants to qualified nonprofit organizations to help specific areas access these funds. This program is authorized to receive $500,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill provides direct financial assistance for water and wastewater service rates and arrearages to low-income households.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill provides specific grant funding and access support for Indian tribes and their jurisdictions.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+5
The bill helps low-income households manage water and wastewater costs and arrearages.