Bill · H.R. 5661· House(119-HR-5661)
Water Preservation and Affordability Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/30/2025
- Last activity
- 12/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- Sponsored by
- Emilia Sykes
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Water Preservation and Affordability Act of 2025," aims to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It introduces the term "resource preservation technique" to include processes that address water and energy efficiency, mitigate stormwater runoff, and encourage sustainable planning or innovation. The bill updates requirements for capitalization grant agreements and water pollution control revolving loan funds to prioritize these techniques. Additionally, it adjusts funding levels for specific water programs.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill expands the definition of resource preservation to prioritize water efficiency, reuse, and stormwater runoff mitigation.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+3
The bill promotes energy efficiency and sustainable project design as part of resource preservation techniques.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill authorizes new funding for wastewater efficiency and clean water infrastructure programs.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill increases federal spending by authorizing higher appropriations for clean water programs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased focus on water and energy efficiency: The bill defines "resource preservation technique" to include water reuse, recapture, conservation, and energy efficiency (Section 2(a)). This could lead to better management of vital resources.
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Improved stormwater management: The new definition includes techniques that mitigate stormwater runoff (Section 2(a)).
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Support for sustainable infrastructure: The bill encourages sustainable project planning, design, and construction (Section 2(a)).
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Increased funding for wastewater efficiency: The Wastewater Efficiency Grant Pilot Program is authorized to be appropriated $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031 (Section 2(d)).
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Increased funding for resiliency and sustainability: The Clean Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Program funding is increased from $25,000,000 for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 (Section 2(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are 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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+3Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Reduces Government Spending-2
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/1/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey