Bills · HR 6229
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6229Water Resources Development
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the quality and reliability of their local water systems, especially in areas that often get overlooked. Many smaller communities and rural areas face aging infrastructure, contamination issues, or water scarcity, but lack the resources to fix these problems. By making federal funding more accessible to these areas and a broader range of projects, this bill could lead to cleaner drinking water, more efficient wastewater treatment, and improved resilience against droughts or floods in thousands of communities.
If this bill becomes law, more communities will be able to upgrade their water systems, which can prevent public health crises, support local economic development, and reduce utility costs in the long run. If it doesn't pass, many small and rural communities might continue to struggle with outdated or failing water infrastructure, potentially leading to higher health risks, environmental damage, and economic stagnation due to lack of access to affordable, long-term financing options.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Lowers the minimum project cost for WIFIA financing from $5 million to $1 million for projects serving small communities.
This makes it easier for smaller towns and rural areas to access federal loans for essential water infrastructure upgrades that might not meet previous minimums.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes federal agencies to provide technical assistance, such as engineering and financial planning help, to small communities developing water infrastructure projects.
This helps communities without in-house expertise navigate the complex application process and plan effective projects.
PROVISION 03
Expands the types of projects eligible for WIFIA funding to include certain state-led storage projects, transferred water works, and congressionally authorized water projects run by non-federal groups.
This broadens the scope of critical water infrastructure that can receive federal financial support, addressing diverse regional needs.
PROVISION 04
Requires the development of an outreach plan to specifically inform small communities about available WIFIA financial assistance.
This ensures that communities most in need are aware of and can access the funding opportunities.
PROVISION 05
Allows the use of collaborative project delivery methods (like design-build) for WIFIA-funded projects and requires a study on their benefits and barriers.
This aims to improve efficiency and reduce costs in project construction and explore modern construction practices.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
D· Washington
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
22
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 85%
DEM 3 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSNOV 22
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
NOV 20
Introduced in House
NOV 20
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6229
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
House BillHR 6229Water Resources Development
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 22, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
10 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
