Bill · H.R. 8280· House(119-HR-8280)
SEPTIC Act
- Introduced
- 4/14/2026
- Last activity
- 4/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Suozzi
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SEPTIC Act," seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to provide an exclusion from gross income for certain wastewater management subsidies. These subsidies would be those provided by a State or local government to a resident for the purchase or installation of wastewater management measures at their residence. The bill defines these measures as installations or modifications designed to manage wastewater, such as septic tanks and cesspools. The changes would apply to amounts received after the bill is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 17
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+7
Rural residents are the primary target group for septic and cesspool management subsidies.
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
Farmers and rural landowners are the primary users of septic and wastewater management systems.
Does this invest in rural communities?+5
Significantly benefits rural homeowners who rely on septic systems rather than municipal sewers.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
Tax exclusions slightly reduce federal tax revenue.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Tax Relief for Residents: The bill provides an exclusion from gross income for subsidies provided by State or local governments for wastewater management. This means residents receiving money to help with the purchase or installation of systems like septic tanks or cesspools would not have to include that money in their taxable income (Section 2(a)).
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Support for Home Infrastructure: By including "wastewater management measures" in the tax code, the bill provides a mechanism for residents to receive financial help for property improvements related to dwelling units (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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 Rural Residents+7Good For Farmers+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For High Income Households+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+2Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1Reduces National Debt-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 4/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Aaron BeanRepublican · Florida
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida