Bills · HR 8027
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8027Water Resources Development
Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assistance Act of 2026
INTRO MAR 19· LAST ACTION MAR 20
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses the critical need for updated water infrastructure and cleaner water across the country, particularly in an era of emerging contaminants. Many communities, especially those with limited resources, struggle to afford the advanced technologies needed to remove pollutants like PFAS (often called "forever chemicals") and nanomaterials from their wastewater. If this bill becomes law, it will provide substantial financial assistance, making these crucial upgrades more accessible, leading to healthier environments and safer drinking water sources. Without this bill, many states and disadvantaged communities would continue to face significant financial hurdles in upgrading their wastewater treatment systems. This could mean continued exposure to emerging contaminants, greater strain on local budgets, and slower progress in environmental protection. By authorizing a significant amount of funding and prioritizing financially vulnerable communities, the bill aims to accelerate the adoption of advanced treatment methods, improve public health outcomes, and protect aquatic ecosystems from pollution that current systems might not catch.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a grant program through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide funds to states for advanced wastewater treatment projects.
This creates a new dedicated funding stream to help states and local communities upgrade their water cleaning infrastructure.
PROVISION 02
Requires states or local entities to cover at least 50% of project costs, but waives this requirement entirely for "qualified disadvantaged communities."
This makes it much easier for communities with fewer financial resources to afford necessary water treatment upgrades.
PROVISION 03
Sets aside not less than 49% of the total funding specifically for projects that serve qualified disadvantaged communities, including rural, small, or tribal areas.
This ensures that a substantial portion of the aid targets the communities most in need of financial assistance for water infrastructure.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $1,000,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund the grant program.
This provides a significant amount of money over several years to support wastewater treatment improvements nationwide.
PROVISION 05
Directs the EPA to arrange for a study by the National Academies to evaluate the effectiveness of advanced wastewater treatment technologies in removing emerging contaminants like PFAS.
This will provide scientific understanding crucial for developing future strategies to combat new types of water pollution.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
D· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
0
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 3 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSMAR 20
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
MAR 19
Introduced in House
MAR 19
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
MAR 19
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8027
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 19, 2026
Last actionMar 20, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 19, 2026
House BillHR 8027Water Resources Development
Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assistance Act of 2026
INTRODUCED MAR 19, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 20, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
