Bill · H.R. 5730· House(119-HR-5730)
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grants.
- Introduced
- 10/10/2025
- Last activity
- 12/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Deluzio
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The primary goal is to reauthorize municipal grants for sewer overflow and stormwater reuse. It proposes an annual appropriation of $350,000,000. This funding would be available for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The funding is specifically directed toward sewer overflow prevention and stormwater reuse to protect water quality.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+3
The bill targets sewer overflow and stormwater reuse, which are critical issues for municipal/urban infrastructure.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
Improved municipal water and sewage systems provide essential public health benefits that disproportionately benefit low-income areas.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill authorizes $350,000,000 in annual federal spending for municipal grants.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Funding for Infrastructure: The bill authorizes $350,000,000 for each fiscal year between 2026 and 2031 to carry out the section regarding sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grants (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
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+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For African Americans+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Public Transit+1
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 12/1/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 10/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House