Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change Republican Leader David B. McKinley (R-WV) introduced legislation today to ensure key drinking water programs are funded and protected.
“We have worked in the past to send bipartisan legislation to President Trump’s desk to modernize our drinking water systems. As we get to work on infrastructure, we should look to build on this work," said Subcommittee Leader McKinley. “The Drinking Water Funding for the Future Act will help bring safe drinking water to communities. It supports programs at both the state and federal level to modernize our drinking water infrastructure, protect public health, and target resources to disadvantaged and rural areas."
“This infrastructure bill will make sure state and local partners have the tools they need to keep people safe and healthy in their communities," said Leader Rodgers. “It will strengthen access to safe drinking water and support America’s ability to modernize our drinking water infrastructure. To win the future, this must be a priority in any real bipartisan infrastructure plan."
The Drinking Water Funding for the Future Act of 2021:
* The Drinking Water Funding for the Future Act of 2021 will invest in and modernize America’s drinking water infrastructure.
* Over five years, more than $11.58 billion will be authorized for drinking water programs and to support these efforts at both the federal and state level.
* The legislation will also protect public water systems from cyberattacks and assist underserved and disadvantaged areas with funding for better water quality and to replace lead service lines.
* It authorizes approximately $9.5 billion over five years for the state drinking water revolving loan fund, and to rural and tribal areas.
* It supports innovative water technologies as they are developed, tested, and deployed.
