Rep. Sorensen Introduces Bill to Provide $2.5 Billion for Low-Income Water Bill Assistance
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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 8032 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8032 (118th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Small water utilities and wastewater treatment operators could benefit from reduced customer arrearages as the program pays off past-due household bills. For small-town water systems that struggle with revenue shortfalls due to unpaid bills, this injection of federal dollars could improve their financial stability.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Introduced in House
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A bipartisan bill in the House would revive a low-income water bill assistance program that was born during the pandemic. Funding for the program, which helps low-income households pay their water bills, has since expired. The bill authorizes $500 million annually for the program through 2030.
Sen. Alex Padilla introduced the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act, which would make the program permanent. Sen. Capito indicated she would consider renewing the funding but stopped short of endorsing a permanent version, citing potential operational reforms.
The Water Authority Board of Directors voted to support the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act. Reintroduced by U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, the bill would provide $500 million in annual funding through 2030 to help families maintain essential water service.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act
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