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HR 8254·Federal·house

Water Access and Affordability Act

In CommitteeFiled Apr 13, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D)
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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, 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.

Apr 13, 2026

Summary

The Water Access and Affordability Act directs the EPA Administrator to set up a low‑income water assistance program within a year of enactment. It defines which households and water systems qualify and aims to keep essential drinking water affordable for vulnerable families. The bill targets large community water systems, states, and Indian tribes that serve these households.

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