S3693Referred to Committee

Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act

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Introduced
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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
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2026-01-27
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Catherine Cortez Masto
Catherine Cortez Masto
Democrat · NV · Senator
Votes with party: 78.8% (841 recorded votes)

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

2026-06-10

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would reauthorize federal funding and programs for large-scale water recycling projects that treat and reuse wastewater for purposes like irrigation, industrial use, and drinking water supplies. The legislation aims to help states and water agencies, particularly in water-stressed regions, invest in recycling infrastructure to stretch limited water supplies and reduce dependence on traditional sources. It affects water utilities, agricultural operations, municipalities, and communities facing drought or water scarcity challenges.

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Water Resources Development

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 3693 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3693 To extend the authorization for a large-scale water recycling and reuse grant program. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 27, 2026 Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself and Mr. Curtis) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To extend the authorization for a large-scale water recycling and reuse grant program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR LARGE-SCALE WATER RECYCLING AND REUSE PROGRAM. Section 40905(k) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (43 U.S.C. 3205(k)) is amended by striking ``5 years'' and inserting ``10 years''. <all>
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