Bill · S. 2388· Senate(119-S-2388)
Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Ruben Gallego
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, called the "Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025," aims to improve water infrastructure by reauthorizing a pilot program for alternative water source projects. It focuses on incorporating intelligent water infrastructure technology and increases the funding for the program. The bill also requires the Administrator to submit reports to Congress on the projects awarded grants.
Yes· 3 of 31
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The bill specifically aims to support disadvantaged communities with advanced metering, which can reduce water bills.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+4
The bill promotes better monitoring of water quality and protection of water resources.
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
Farmers rely on reliable water, and this bill may help them.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The bill promotes the use of intelligent water infrastructure technology (Section 2). This could lead to more efficient and reliable wastewater treatment, improved water quality monitoring, reduced operational costs (like energy and chemical use), and better decision-making related to water management.
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Advanced metering infrastructure (Section 2(1)(I)) aims to improve water conservation and support disadvantaged communities. This could help lower water bills and ensure more equitable access to water resources.
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Resilient water supply projects (Section 2(1)(J)) offer real-time monitoring of weather patterns and their effects on water quality and flood protection. This can lead to better water supply reliability, protection of natural resources (like fisheries), and improved temperature control of water.
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Increased funding for grants (Section 2(4)) under the pilot program for alternative water source projects, from $25,000,000 to $50,000,000, could help more communities implement these projects.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The bill prohibits the use of grant money for planning, feasibility studies, operation, or maintenance (Section 2(f)(2)), except when it comes to intelligent water infrastructure technology. This could limit the scope of projects and make it harder to get projects off the ground if the initial planning phases can't be funded.
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+4Good For Farmers+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Children+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For White Americans+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For Men+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Students+1Good For Women+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+4Improves Rural Development+2Reduces Carbon Emissions+2Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+1Improves Public Land Management+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Consumer Protection+1Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 7/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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John CurtisRepublican · Utah