Bill · S. 2007· Senate(119-S-2007)
Financing Lead Out of Water Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/10/2025
- Last activity
- 6/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Bennet
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Financing Lead Out of Water Act of 2025," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It specifically seeks to modify private business use requirements for bonds used in lead service line replacement projects. The legislation clarifies that certain uses of bond proceeds for replacing privately-owned lead service lines do not count as private business use. This applies to public water systems working toward compliance with national drinking water regulations for lead. The changes would take effect for obligations issued after December 31, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 15
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
By aiding in the removal of lead service lines, the bill directly improves drinking water safety and environmental health.
Would children be better off under this?+5
Reducing lead exposure in water is highly beneficial for child development and health.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
By facilitating lead service line replacements, the bill indirectly enhances consumer safety and water quality protection.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarification of Bond Use: The bill specifies that "qualified lead service line replacement use" shall not constitute private business use (Section 2(a)(i)). This clarifies how bond proceeds can be used to replace privately-owned portions of a lead service line connected to a public water system.
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Compliance with Water Safety Standards: The goal of these replacements is to facilitate, achieve, or maintain compliance with a national primary drinking water regulation for lead (Section 2(a)(ii)(I)). This targets the replacement of lead service lines to meet safety standards.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Students+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 6/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia