Bills · S 3015
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3015Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchResearch administration and funding
AWRC Act of 2025
INTRO OCT 16· LAST ACTION OCT 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because clean, accessible water is essential for everyone, from drinking and agriculture to industry and the environment. This bill ensures continued federal investment in research aimed at solving complex water problems like scarcity, pollution, and efficient usage. If this bill passes, it means universities can continue to develop new technologies and strategies to address these challenges, potentially leading to more reliable water supplies and healthier ecosystems.
Without this bill, funding for these established water research institutes would expire, potentially halting critical studies and hindering the development of innovative solutions. This could leave communities more vulnerable to water crises and slow progress in adapting to climate change impacts on water resources. By specifically including the artificial intelligence industry, the bill also acknowledges the evolving demands on water and the potential for new technologies to help manage it.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes the water resources research and technology institutes program for four additional fiscal years.
This ensures the continued operation and funding for university-based research programs focused on water issues across the United States.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes $16,000,000 to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029 for the program.
This provides the specific financial backing for the reauthorized program, setting its funding level for the next four years.
PROVISION 03
Amends the declaration of purpose to include the "growing artificial intelligence industry" among those whose needs should be considered in water research.
This updates the program's focus to explicitly address the water demands and potential solutions related to new and rapidly expanding technological sectors.
PROVISION 04
Requires 20% of the authorized funds each year to be used for research on regional or interstate water problems, specific program priorities, or congressionally identified interstate water issues.
This ensures a dedicated portion of funding targets large-scale, complex water challenges that extend beyond single-state boundaries, promoting collaborative solutions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Arkansas
YRS IN OFFICE
24
BILLS LED
24
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 3 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 16
Introduced in Senate
OCT 16
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3015
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 16, 2025
Last actionOct 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 16, 2025
Senate BillS 3015Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchResearch administration and funding
AWRC Act of 2025
INTRODUCED OCT 16, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 16, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
4
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