Bills · S 3967
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3967Water Resources Development
FLOWS Act of 2026
INTRO MAR 3· LAST ACTION MAR 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenAging water infrastructure is a significant problem across many rural communities, leading to issues like water loss from leaks, inefficient operations, and potential public health risks. This bill matters because it offers a dedicated funding stream to modernize these vital systems using advanced digital tools. By doing so, it can help rural areas address challenges like conserving water, quickly identifying and fixing problems, and protecting their infrastructure from cyber threats.
If this bill becomes law, rural communities could gain access to technology that helps reduce costs, improve service reliability, and ensure safer drinking water. If it doesn't pass, many rural water systems might continue to struggle with outdated infrastructure, leading to ongoing inefficiencies, higher operational costs, and potential service disruptions for their residents.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a grant program managed by the EPA to provide funding for digital infrastructure technology in rural water systems.
Creates a new financial resource specifically for modernizing water systems in underserved rural areas.
PROVISION 02
Defines 'digital infrastructure technology' to include remote sensing, real-time monitoring, AI tools, and digital design software for water management.
Clearly outlines the specific types of advanced technologies that are eligible for grant funding, focusing on efficiency and problem detection.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes grant recipients that serve fewer than 3,300 people and those that are community-owned or controlled.
Ensures that the smallest and often most vulnerable rural water systems receive priority for crucial upgrades.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $50,000,000 to be appropriated annually for five fiscal years (2027-2031) for the program.
Provides a significant and sustained funding commitment for the modernization efforts over several years.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study on the impact of adopting digital infrastructure technology in rural water systems and submit a report.
Ensures an independent evaluation of the program's effectiveness and provides recommendations for future water resource management and technology use.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Arkansas
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 3
Introduced in Senate
MAR 3
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3967
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 3, 2026
Last actionMar 3, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2026
Senate BillS 3967Water Resources Development
FLOWS Act of 2026
INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 3, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
1
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