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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democrat · NJ · Representative

Votes with party: 98.2% (549 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/W000822

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (88)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

2025-05-13

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on AgricultureReferred To · 2025-05-13
House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2025-05-13
House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-05-13
House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2025-05-13
House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-05-13
House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReferred To · 2025-05-13

Previously

Ways and Means CommitteeReferred To · 2025-05-13
Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeReferred To · 2025-05-13
Agriculture CommitteeReferred To · 2025-05-13
Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-05-13
Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-05-13

Plain-English Summary

This bill aims to make drinking water more affordable and reliable for households while requiring water utilities to be more transparent about their operations and costs. It would likely establish programs to help low-income families pay their water bills, set standards for water quality and service, and ensure that water systems are maintained and upgraded properly. The legislation affects water companies, local governments, and millions of Americans who depend on public water systems.

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Subjects

Environmental Protection

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