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Bill117th CongressFiled May 18, 2021Environmental Protection
H.R. 3293

Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to house, part i (Jun 29, 2021)

Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021

This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish grant programs to assist low-income households in maintaining access to drinking water and wastewater services.

Specifically, the EPA must establish a program to assist such households with paying drinking water bills. States and community water systems may apply for grants.

In addition, the EPA must establish a program to assist such households with paying wastewater utility bills. States may apply for grants for small community-serving wastewater facilities. Certain municipalities may apply for grants for (1) treatment works for municipal waste, or (2) municipal separate storm sewer systems.

What just happenedJun 29, 2021

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-77, Part I.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large](D-DE)Sponsor
8 cosponsors7 D1 R
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  1. Jun 29, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-77, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  2. Jun 29, 2021Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-77, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. Jun 23, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 24.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  4. Jun 23, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  5. Jun 16, 2021Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee
  6. Jun 16, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee
  7. May 21, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

    Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee
  8. May 19, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  9. May 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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.

    Ways and Means Committee
  10. May 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. May 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  12. May 18, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. May 18, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House, Part IJun 29, 20218

Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021

This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish grant programs to assist low-income households in maintaining access to drinking water and wastewater services.

Specifically, the EPA must establish a program to assist such households with paying drinking water bills. States and community water systems may apply for grants.

In addition, the EPA must establish a program to assist such households with paying wastewater utility bills. States may apply for grants for small community-serving wastewater facilities. Certain municipalities may apply for grants for (1) treatment works for municipal waste, or (2) municipal separate storm sewer systems.

Introduced in HouseMay 18, 2021

Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021

This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish grant programs to assist low-income households in maintaining access to drinking water and wastewater services.

Specifically, the EPA must establish a program to assist such households with paying drinking water bills. States and community water systems may apply for grants.

In addition, the EPA must establish a program to assist such households with paying wastewater utility bills. States may apply for grants for small community-serving wastewater facilities. Certain municipalities may apply for grants for (1) treatment works for municipal waste, or (2) municipal separate storm sewer systems.

Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021 — Informed