Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gary Palmer, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, have announced an upcoming hearing to discuss the state of drinking water infrastructure in the United States. The hearing, titled "From Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges and Opportunities for Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Drinking Water," will take place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
"Every American deserves access to safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water. Yet, failing infrastructure creates the potential threat of contamination in the safe drinking water that American families rely on, putting the health and safety of our communities at risk," said Chairmen Guthrie and Palmer. "This hearing will examine the current state of our nationwide drinking water infrastructure, how the Safe Drinking Water Act is being implemented, and the security of our water systems against cyber threats and other risks to ensure our communities are being served effectively."
The Subcommittee on Environment will lead this hearing as part of its ongoing oversight efforts. The session is open to both the public and press. Those interested can watch a live stream online at energycommerce.house.gov.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee addresses legislation involving energy policy, health care issues, environmental protection measures such as clean water initiatives, telecommunications regulations and consumer concerns. The committee has played a significant role in shaping policy areas like energy innovation, broadband deployment and pharmaceutical pricing (https://energycommerce.house.gov/). It is one of the oldest standing committees in Congress with origins dating back to 1795 (https://energycommerce.house.gov/). Over time it has overseen federal agencies including the Department of Energy and Department of Health and Human Services while working on bipartisan approaches for infrastructure improvements (https://energycommerce.house.gov/).
For further questions about the hearing logistics or participation details, contact Seth Ricketts with committee staff at Seth.Ricketts@mail.house.gov. Press inquiries should be directed to Ben Mullany at Ben.Mullany@mail.house.gov.
