Congressional Report

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Our monthly Congressional Report offers an in-depth look at water related legislation, hearings, and developments in the House and Senate.

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June 2022

AMWA-backed water resilience program in line for funding under initial House FY23 spending plan

EPA would see boost as lawmakers begin to advance appropriations bills.

AMWA organizes support for lead service line replacement financing legislation

Seven water and municipal sector organizations unite behind the FLOW Act.

AMWA warns asbestos ban legislation could bring unintended consequences

Association points to potential impacts on chlorine supplies for water treatment.

AMWA backs water efficiency grant bill

New legislation would offer funds to support water efficiency programs, water loss control initiatives.

House advances 2022 WRDA bill

Army Corps project authorization package lacks drinking water policy provisions.

Past Issues

May 2022

EPA administrator calls for fully funding water infrastructure programs

Michael Regan questioned about FY22 earmark distribution as he promotes FY23 budget request.

Lawmakers question EPA on plans for water sector cybersecurity

Administrator Regan defends incorporating cybersecurity into sanitary surveys, promotes AMWA-backed resilience program.

State and local cyber information sharing bill set to become law

Bipartisan measure will increase cyber resources for government entities.

Changes in store atop key House subcommittee

Lead Republican on House panel with SDWA oversight loses reelection bid.

Senate bill offers grants to private well owners

New USDA program would pay for point-of-use devices.

AMWA backs new bill to boost local water efficiency efforts

Measure from Democratic California duo promises grants to support water efficiency programs, water loss control initiatives.

April 2022

Lawmakers plan one more try on budget reconciliation legislation

Uncertainty remains on whether additional water funding will find a home in slimmed-down Build Back Better package.

AMWA pushes for expanded access to subsidized infrastructure funds

Association’s statements for committee oversight hearings detail concerns with adherence to statutory “disadvantaged community” definition.

Model cybersecurity legislation would increase EPA oversight of water systems

Think tank’s recommendation for new Water Risk and Resilience Organization is based on 2020 Cyberspace Solarium report.

EPA Administrator Regan to visit Capitol Hill for budget testimony

Hearing to dig into agency’s $11.9 billion FY23 request.

March 2022

FLOW Act aims to remove lead service line financing red tape

AMWA-inspired legislation responds to a need identified by a member utility.

FY22 spending plan maintains level funding levels for EPA water programs

SRF earmarks return as Congress approves appropriations legislation.

Appropriations bill carries new cyber incident reporting mandates

Covered critical infrastructure entities will have to report cyber intrusions to DHS.

President Biden seeks FY23 EPA budget boost

Newly authorized water infrastructure programs would receive full funding under White House plan.

White House floats making water aid eligible for energy assistance dollars

Biden Administration proposal would require new congressional action as dedicated water aid program expires.

AMWA outlines policy priorities for 2022

Infrastructure investment, PFAS liability projections among top-tier policy goals.

February 2022

Lawmakers aim to finalize FY22 spending plan in March

Nearly halfway through the fiscal year, Congress nears deal on omnibus appropriations bill.

Cyber incident reporting legislation resurfaces in Senate

New legislation from Homeland Security Committee leaders mimics earlier plan for 72-hour incident reporting.

Hearing witness calls for action to replace lead service lines

Ways and Means panel hears testimony as AMWA works to ease lead service line replacement financing challenges.

January 2022

Senators still plotting next steps for Build Back Better plan

Lead service line, low-income aid funds remain on hold.

Senate approves cyber information sharing bill

Bipartisan measure would improve coordination between DHS, local governments.

Influential lawmakers join Water Policy Conference agenda

Senators, representatives to address water utility leaders in March.

December 2021

Additional water infrastructure funds in limbo as social spending bill agreement eludes Democrats

House-passed measure includes nearly $10 billion for lead remediation, $225 million for low-income ratepayer aid.

Government shutdown averted as Congress approves CR through February

Continuing resolution will keep federal agencies operating at FY21 funding levels for two more months.

Congress approves defense bill without cyber incident reporting mandates

Tougher PFAS standards also dropped from final legislation.

AMWA offers support for new water technology bill

New proposal would authorize new programs to support adoption of emerging technologies in water delivery.

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