Bills · HR 7376
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7376Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchState and local government operations
Local Water Protection Act
INTRO FEB 4· LAST ACTION MAR 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care because this bill ensures that federal support continues for vital programs that protect and clean up local waterways. Nonpoint source pollution, which includes things like fertilizer runoff from lawns, pesticides from farms, and oil from roads, is a major source of contamination for rivers, lakes, and drinking water supplies across the country.
If this bill does not pass, the current authorization for these programs would expire at the end of fiscal year 2027. This could lead to a halt or significant reduction in federal funding available for states to address this type of pollution. By passing this bill, Congress provides a clear path for continued federal financial assistance to states, which is crucial for tackling complex and expensive water quality challenges that directly impact public health and the environment.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill extends the authorization for federal funding of nonpoint source management programs.
This allows states to continue receiving federal financial assistance to address widespread water pollution from sources like agricultural runoff and urban stormwater.
PROVISION 02
It amends Section 319(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (also known as the Clean Water Act).
This specific legal change is the mechanism used to officially extend the program's authorization period.
PROVISION 03
The authorization for funding is changed from fiscal years 2023-2027 to fiscal years 2027-2031.
This provides an additional four years of legal permission for these important water quality programs to be considered for federal funding.
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ACTION TIMELINE
8 EVENTSMAR 20
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-566.
MAR 20
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 487.
FEB 11
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
FEB 11
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7376
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
Last actionMar 20, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026
House BillHR 7376Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchState and local government operations
Local Water Protection Act
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 20, 2026
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