Bills · S 2007
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2007Taxation
Financing Lead Out of Water Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 10· LAST ACTION JUN 10
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenLead in drinking water is a serious public health concern, especially for children, causing developmental and neurological problems. Many communities across the U.S. still have lead service lines, and replacing them is expensive and complicated, particularly when pipes run under private property. This bill matters because it removes a significant financial hurdle for local governments that want to replace these hazardous pipes.
If this bill becomes law, communities can more easily access tax-exempt bond financing, making lead pipe replacement projects more affordable and likely to happen faster. This could lead to cleaner, safer drinking water for millions and reduce health risks associated with lead exposure. If it doesn't become law, communities might continue to struggle with the costs of replacing lead pipes, potentially delaying critical public health improvements and keeping more people exposed to lead in their water.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Clarifies that replacing privately-owned lead service lines with public bond funds is not 'private business use.'
This makes it easier for cities to use tax-exempt bonds to cover the full cost of replacing lead pipes, including those on private property.
PROVISION 02
Defines 'qualified lead service line replacement use' to include replacing privately-owned portions of lines to comply with drinking water regulations.
This specifies exactly what type of replacement work is covered by the new tax rule, ensuring the change targets specific public health goals.
PROVISION 03
Amends Section 141(b)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
This is the legal mechanism for changing the tax rules governing how bonds for these projects are treated.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 10
Introduced in Senate
JUN 10
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2007
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 10, 2025
Last actionJun 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 10, 2025
Senate BillS 2007Taxation
Financing Lead Out of Water Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 10, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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