Bill · H.R. 5513· House(119-HR-5513)
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain technology investments eligible for additional subsidization, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 9/19/2025
- Last activity
- 9/20/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- Sponsored by
- Vince Fong
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 5513 is a bill that amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It aims to make specific technology investments eligible for additional subsidization. These investments include software for asset management, operational analysis, and advanced digital construction management systems. The goal is to support projects that focus on water and energy efficiency, stormwater runoff mitigation, and sustainable planning.
Yes· 3 of 27
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill specifically targets stormwater runoff mitigation to reduce pollution.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+4
Stormwater runoff mitigation is critical for urban areas to prevent flooding and pollution.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+4
Subsidies for energy-efficiency goals and sustainable construction help lower carbon footprints.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
Additional subsidization may increase government spending.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill expands eligibility for subsidies, potentially increasing spending.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Water and Energy Efficiency: By subsidizing technologies that address water-efficiency goals (Section 1) and energy-efficiency goals (Section 1), the bill could lead to more efficient resource use.
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Environmental Protection: The bill provides subsidization for technologies used to mitigate stormwater runoff (Section 1), which can help manage water flow and reduce pollution.
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Sustainable Infrastructure: The bill allows for additional subsidization of projects that are sustainably planned, designed, constructed, and cost-effective (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people 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 Urban Residents+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Farmers+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For Children+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For Seniors+1Good For White Americans+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+4Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+3Increases Renewable Energy Investment+3Improves Rural Development+2Reduces Fossil Fuel Production+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+2Improves Small Business Support+1Reduces Government Spending-1Reduces National Debt-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/20/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 9/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Chris PappasDemocrat · New Hampshire
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia