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U.S. House of Representatives introduces STORMWATER Act

Original title: STORMWATER Act

August 27, 2026

infrastructure stormwater management federal legislation science and technology

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.Aug 27, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation initiates the formal federal review process for potential changes to how stormwater systems are funded, regulated, or engineered across the country.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

The committee is tasked with reviewing the bill's provisions within its jurisdiction.

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The committee is tasked with reviewing the bill's provisions within its jurisdiction.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The STORMWATER Act has been introduced to establish federal oversight and management protocols for stormwater infrastructure. The bill is currently under review by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This legislation initiates the formal federal review process for potential changes to how stormwater systems are funded, regulated, or engineered across the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the STORMWATER Act do?

The provided document only lists the bill's title and its referral to congressional committees; the specific policy changes are not included in this text.

What is the current status of the bill?

The bill was introduced on August 27, 2026, and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Federal focus on stormwater

The introduction of a bill specifically titled the 'STORMWATER Act' suggests a potential legislative focus on national stormwater infrastructure management.

STORMWATER Act

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology“House committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure“House committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

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