Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act of 2026
Drinking Water: Protection from Extreme Heat and Cold
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. It is waiting for the committee to review it before it can move forward. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and addresses a common problem, but it still needs to pass through committees and find time for a full vote.
Key Points
- This bill updates the Safe Drinking Water Act to help water companies handle extreme heat and cold. It lets midsize and large water systems use federal grant money to fix or upgrade equipment so it does not break during intense temperature changes.
- Currently, these federal grants are mostly used for natural disasters like floods. By adding extreme temperatures to the list, the bill helps ensure that water keeps flowing to homes even during record-breaking heatwaves or deep freezes.
- The bill also extends a major water infrastructure program for five more years. Instead of ending in 2026, the program would continue to provide funding to local communities through 2032.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act of 2026
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