Bill · H.R. 8027· House(119-HR-8027)
Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assistance Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/19/2026
- Last activity
- 3/20/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- Sponsored by
- Haley Stevens
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assistance Act of 2026 creates a grant program managed by the EPA to fund advanced wastewater treatment projects in every State. It authorizes $1,000,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The bill prioritizes funding for qualified disadvantaged communities, rural, small, or tribal treatment works, and specific public regional water providers. Additionally, it requires a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on how effective these technologies are at capturing emerging contaminants like nanomaterials and PFAS.
Yes· 3 of 30
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
Prioritizes funding and eliminates cost-sharing for disadvantaged communities.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
Specifically targets tribal treatment works for priority funding.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill targets the removal of PFAS and nanomaterials from water systems.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill creates a new grant program requiring $1 billion in appropriations.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
The bill authorizes $1 billion in spending, which increases government expenditure.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Funding for Water Projects: The bill provides grants for advanced wastewater treatment projects, which can improve water infrastructure (Section 2(a)).
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Support for Disadvantaged Communities: At least 49 percent of funds are set aside for projects serving qualified disadvantaged communities, rural, small, or tribal treatment works, or regional providers serving multiple disadvantaged communities (Section 2(e)).
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Financial Relief for Poor Areas: Qualified disadvantaged communities are not required to meet the standard 50 percent non-Federal cost-sharing requirement (Section 2(d)(2)).
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Research on Contaminants: The bill mandates a study on the efficacy of technologies in capturing emerging contaminants, such as PFAS and nanomaterials, to provide public reports on the findings (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Cost Burden on Non-Disadvantaged Areas: For projects not serving qualified disadvantaged communities, the non-Federal share of the cost must be at least 50 percent, which may be a financial burden (Section 2(d)(1)).
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 Low Income Households+7Good For Native Americans+7Good For Rural Residents+6Good For African Americans+5Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Children+4Good For Farmers+4Good For Union Workers+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Men+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For White Americans+3Good For Women+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For High Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+7Improves Rural Development+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+4Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2Reduces Government Spending-2Reduces National Debt-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 6/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/20/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 3/19/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York