Bills · S 3465
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3465Environmental Protection
UPGRADE Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 11· LAST ACTION DEC 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the safety and reliability of drinking water, especially for people in smaller communities who might not have the resources to fix problems themselves. If this bill becomes law, federal programs that provide expert advice and financial help for clean water infrastructure will continue for another five years. This means communities can continue to upgrade old pipes, treat water more effectively, and ensure their residents have access to safe drinking water, preventing potential health issues.
If the bill doesn't become law, these programs would expire, potentially leaving small and disadvantaged communities, including previously overlooked unincorporated areas, without crucial support to maintain or improve their water systems. This could lead to increased risks of contaminated water, higher costs for residents, or a decline in water quality, which are real issues many Americans face.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the deadline for technical assistance to small public water systems from fiscal year 2026 to fiscal year 2031.
This ensures small water systems continue to receive crucial expert help and training to maintain safe drinking water.
PROVISION 02
Extends the funding authorization for the assistance program for small and disadvantaged communities from fiscal year 2026 to each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031.
This provides continued financial support for communities to upgrade their drinking water infrastructure and improve water quality.
PROVISION 03
Adds 'unincorporated communities' as a specific category of communities that states can apply for assistance on behalf of under the small and disadvantaged communities program.
This expands eligibility to ensure that communities without formal municipal governments can also access critical funding for clean water.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Delaware
YRS IN OFFICE
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DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 11
Introduced in Senate
DEC 11
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3465
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 11, 2025
Last actionDec 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025
Senate BillS 3465Environmental Protection
UPGRADE Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 11, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
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