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Clear filtersUrges EPA to adopt drinking water standard for microplastics and nanoplastics.
Bill SR-112. Sponsored by Linda Greenstein (Democratic).
Rural water cyber plan proposed with audits
Bill S-10724, Rural water cyber plan proposed with audits, bill would require rural water utilities to adopt a cybersecurity action plan and report breaches within 24 hours. It is at REFERRED TO RULES as of October 23, 2026. Sponsored by Rachel May (Democratic).
PFAS grants boost drinking water funding
Bill HR-10869, PFAS grants boost drinking water funding, the bill would authorize $1 billion per year (2027–2031) for PFAS-focused water grants under the Clean Water Act. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Laura Gillen (D) and Brian Fitzpatrick.
Resilience Bond for Flood and Water Infrastructure
Bill A-5707, Resilience Bond for Flood and Water Infrastructure, bill would authorize up to $5 billion in state bonds for flood protection and water infrastructure, subject to voter approval, with labor agreements and grants for local governments. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by James Kennedy (Democratic).
Water safety database with public hearings
Bill SB-1211, Water safety database with public hearings, bill would require the department to maintain a public, searchable water-database by 2028, hold hearings in affected communities within 30 days of its notice, and open 30 days for comment. It is at Referred To Committee On Energy And Environment as of October 14, 2026. Sponsored by Stephanie Chang (Democratic).
Motion to receive water asset update
Bill IP2026-0778, Motion to receive water asset update, pantazopoulos's motion to receive Water Utility Asset Management Update passes 8-0 in committee on Oct. It is at Committee decision as of October 14, 2026.
First Nations Clean Water Act
Bill C-37, First Nations Clean Water Act, it would give First Nations control over water services on their lands and set drinking-water standards. It is at Consideration in committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Mandy Gull-Masty (Minister of Indigenous Services).
Calgary Water Rates Rise 2027–2030
Bill EC2026-0905, Calgary Water Rates Rise 2027–2030, council motion would raise Calgary water, wastewater and stormwater rates 2027–2030. It is at Committee decision as of October 5, 2026.
Cosmetic Hazardous Ingredient Right to Know
Bill HR-4435, Cosmetic Hazardous Ingredient Right to Know, requires brands to post full cosmetic ingredient lists online and on labels; FDA to publish a public master list of hazardous chemicals. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of July 16, 2025.
Immigration Detention Medical Standards Act
Bill HR-7335, Immigration Detention Medical Standards Act, requires a fast medical check and basic water, food, and hygiene for people held by immigration authorities. It is at Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2018) as of February 4, 2026.
MORE WATER Act
Bill S-3738, MORE WATER Act, reauthorizes recycling grants, creates conveyance grants, funds restoration, and deauthorizes inactive reclamation projects. It is at Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 652. as of September 17, 2026.
Flood Protection and Infrastructure Resilience Act of 2025
Bill S-3140, Flood Protection and Infrastructure Resilience Act of 2025, expands watershed restoration options and adds flood resilience to regional conservation program purposes. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of November 6, 2025.
Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act
Bill HR-4434, Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act, requires suppliers to share ingredient, testing, and supply chain details with brand owners and FDA; creates list of concerning nonfunctional constituents. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of July 16, 2025.
Dakota Water Resources Amendments
Bill S-4040, Dakota Water Resources Amendments, authorizes and updates federal funding for named North Dakota and tribal rural water supply projects, including engineering reports and indexed costs. It is at Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 655. as of September 17, 2026.
Minuteman III Health and Safety
Bill HR-10485, Minuteman III Health and Safety, directs an independent scientific review of occupational health and safety at Minuteman III missile facilities with a report to Congress in 18 months. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of September 17, 2026.
Strengthen Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
Bill HR-10671, Strengthen Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, the bill would auto-enroll covered utilities in cyber hygiene services and let CISA respond to incidents, aiming to protect water services and personal data. It is at Introduced as of October 1, 2026. Sponsored by Josh Gottheimer (D), Don Bacon, Zachary Nunn, Hillary Scholten, and Greg Landsman.
Water Project Navigators Act
Bill S-3792, Water Project Navigators Act, creates a program to fund navigators who help communities plan and implement multi-benefit water projects. It is at Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 654. as of September 17, 2026.
National Infrastructure Bank Act
Bill HR-5356, National Infrastructure Bank Act, creates a public National Infrastructure Bank to finance projects, accept deposits, issue bonds, and set rules for project selection and labor standards. It is at Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, Natural Resources, and the Budget, 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. as of September 15, 2025.
Safe Water for Schools
Bill HR-10596, Safe Water for Schools, would renew grants to help schools replace drinking water fountains. It is at Introduced as of September 24, 2026. Sponsored by Nellie Pou (D), Eleanor Norton, Terri Sewell, Sylvia Garcia, Pablo Hernández, Adelita Grijalva, and Eugene Vindman.
Roadless Area Conservation Act
Bill S-2042, Roadless Area Conservation Act, prohibits certain road building and logging in inventoried roadless National Forest areas under the Roadless Rule while describing multiple-use management. It is at Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237. as of December 2, 2025.