Bill · H.Res. 274· House(119-HRES-274)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 6 through April 12, 2025, as "National Water Week".
- Introduced
- 3/31/2025
- Last activity
- 3/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Gabe Evans
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of April 6 through April 12, 2025, as ``National Water Week''. It highlights that all communities deserve access to safe, clean, and affordable drinking water and sanitation. The text notes that over 2,000,000 people in the United States lack access to running water, indoor plumbing, or wastewater services. It emphasizes the importance of Federal investment in water infrastructure and research to solve challenges like aging systems and emerging contaminants. Finally, the resolution calls for assistance to water utilities to help them protect public health and support economic growth.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
The resolution focuses on water quality, managing contaminants, and environmental protection.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The focus on affordable water rates directly benefits low-income and disadvantaged communities.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution explicitly mentions supporting water access for Tribal communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved access to essential services: The text notes that all communities, including urban, rural, and Tribal, deserve access to affordable, safe, and clean drinking water, sanitation, and critical water infrastructure.
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Public health and safety: Research and development aimed at cost-effective solutions are intended to result in improved public health and safety.
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Economic benefits: Research and development are described as a way to create new jobs and support thriving communities nationwide.
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Resource assistance for utilities: Federal investment in programs like drinking water, wastewater, and water recycling allows local utilities and their customers to affordably improve water reliability and meet Federal regulatory obligations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the 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 Low Income Households+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Urban Residents+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+6Improves Rural Development+5Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Job Creation+5Improves Consumer Protection+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- 3/31/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York