Bills · HR 2656
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2656Environmental Protection
Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act
INTRO APR 3· LAST ACTION APR 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because nitrates and arsenic are serious contaminants found in drinking water across the country, linked to health problems ranging from developmental issues in children to cancer. Currently, many communities, especially those with fewer resources, struggle to afford the costly infrastructure upgrades or treatment systems needed to remove these chemicals from their water supply.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide dedicated funding to directly address these health risks, helping communities upgrade their water systems and ensuring safer drinking water for residents. Without such a program, communities might continue to face the burden of contaminated water, either through continued health risks or through the financial strain of local efforts to fund costly remediation, which often falls on ratepayers.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new grant program under the Safe Drinking Water Act to fund projects that reduce nitrate or arsenic in drinking water.
This creates a dedicated federal funding stream to tackle specific, harmful drinking water contaminants.
PROVISION 02
Prioritizes grants for disadvantaged communities that have violated nitrate or arsenic safety standards or for projects at facilities primarily serving children.
This ensures that aid is directed to communities most in need and protects vulnerable populations.
PROVISION 03
Allows grant funds to be used for in-home treatment technology, with priority for low-income homeowners and landlords.
This provides direct assistance to individuals who might otherwise lack access to safe drinking water.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $15 million in funding for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year for the grant program.
This sets aside specific federal money to support these critical water quality improvement efforts.
PROVISION 05
Requires the EPA Administrator to review the grant program's equity outcomes for disadvantaged and underserved populations.
This ensures the program considers and addresses the diverse needs of all communities.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
42
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
DEM 3 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 3
Introduced in House
APR 3
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2656
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 3, 2025
Last actionApr 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 3, 2025
House BillHR 2656Environmental Protection
Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act
INTRODUCED APR 3, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
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