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Last action · April 13, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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What This Bill Would Do
The Water Access and Affordability Act has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to address water infrastructure and utility costs. The bill is currently under review by multiple House committees.
This bill initiates the legislative process to potentially change federal funding for water systems and utility affordability regulations for ratepayers nationwide.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Water utility providers
The bill's potential regulations and funding mechanisms would directly impact the operations and financial structures of water utilities.
Utility ratepayers
Changes to water affordability programs and infrastructure funding could impact the costs charged to residential and commercial water users.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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Multi-committee referral
The bill has been referred to four separate committees, indicating that the legislation likely touches on complex, overlapping jurisdictions including infrastructure, energy, oversight, and tax/revenue policy.
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