Reps. Stevens and Fitzpatrick Introduce $1 Billion Bill to Filter PFAS From Wastewater
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a popular issue, but it still needs to pass through committees and both houses of Congress.
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Small businesses in communities that receive wastewater treatment upgrades could benefit from improved water quality and more reliable treatment infrastructure. Businesses that depend on clean water, such as food service or manufacturing, may see reduced contamination risks. However, the impact depends on whether their community applies for and receives a grant.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
A new bipartisan bill aims to modernize wastewater systems with a $1 billion federal grant program. It supports technologies like reverse osmosis to eliminate pollutants. Notably, it waives the 50% local match for low-income areas and caps administrative costs at 1%.
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) unveiled a bill to create a $1 billion EPA grant program. The act aims to help states upgrade wastewater systems, with a specific focus on protecting the Great Lakes and assisting low-income communities with infrastructure costs.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assistance Act of 2026
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