AWRC Act of 2025

Key Points

• This bill provides $16 million every year from 2026 to 2029 to fund water research centers across the country. These centers help states find better ways to manage their water supplies and keep drinking water safe.
• For the first time, the law would specifically look at how the artificial intelligence industry uses water. AI data centers require huge amounts of water for cooling, and this research will help manage that demand.
• The bill sets aside 20 percent of the money for projects that involve more than one state. This helps neighbors work together on shared problems like river health or droughts that cross state lines.
• The money will be handed out through competitive grants. This ensures that the best ideas for solving water shortages and pollution get the funding they need to succeed.

Impact Analysis

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