Bill · S. 4536· Senate(119-S-4536)
Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/14/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act of 2026," aims to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act. It seeks to update the Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program. The primary goal is to authorize grant funds to be used for increasing resilience to extreme temperatures. The legislation modifies various subsections of the existing Act to include extreme temperatures alongside natural hazards and extreme weather events.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
The bill enhances water infrastructure resilience against the risks posed by extreme temperatures.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+3
The bill expands the scope of water system resilience to include preparedness for extreme temperature events.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Securing drinking water infrastructure provides essential stability for all households regardless of income.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased resilience to temperature changes: By adding "extreme temperatures" to the list of recognized risks in subsections (b), (c), and (s), the bill allows drinking water systems to prepare for heat or cold extremes. (Section 2)
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Expanded scope for infrastructure protection: The amendments to subsection (d) specifically include extreme temperatures in paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), and (6)(A), which could help protect water systems from temperature-related disruptions. (Section 2)
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Extended funding timeline: The bill changes the period in subsection (f)(1) from "2022 through 2026" to "2027 through 2032," which extends the timeframe for the program. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain any information regarding potential negative consequences, burdens, or costs associated with this bill.
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 Disaster Relief And F E M A+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- 5/14/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
John CurtisRepublican · Utah