Bill · S. 3465· Senate(119-S-3465)
UPGRADE Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Lisa Blunt Rochester
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "UPGRADE Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act. It aims to reauthorize technical assistance for small public water systems through the year 2031. Additionally, the bill modifies the assistance program for small and disadvantaged communities. It expands the ability of a State to act on behalf of underserved or unincorporated communities. These changes are made through specific amendments to existing law.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
The bill strengthens the Safe Drinking Water Act by extending technical assistance for small public water systems through 2031.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill extends technical assistance for small public water systems and unincorporated communities frequently located in rural areas.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill extends technical assistance and support for small/disadvantaged communities, which supports clean water access.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extended Technical Assistance: By striking "2026" and inserting "2031" in Section 1442(e)(5), the bill extends the timeframe for technical assistance to small public water systems. This provides long-term support for these systems.
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Support for Underserved and Unincorporated Communities: The amendment to Section 1459A(c)(1) allows a State to act on behalf of underserved communities or unincorporated communities. This is identified through coordination with county governments, which could provide assistance to groups that were previously not explicitly covered.
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Continued Program Funding: In Section 1459A(k)(5), the bill changes the timeline from "fiscal year 2026" to "each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031." This ensures that the assistance for small and disadvantaged communities continues for several years rather than just one.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided 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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+6Improves Rural Development+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 12/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi