Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021

United States117th CongressHR-3293House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 29, 2021

Summary

Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021 This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish grant programs to assist low-income households in maintaining access to drinking water and wastewater services. Specifically, the EPA must establish a program to assist such households with paying drinking water bills. States and community water systems may apply for grants. In addition, the EPA must establish a program to assist such households with paying wastewater utility bills. States may apply for grants for small community-serving wastewater facilities. Certain municipalities may apply for grants for (1) treatment works for municipal waste, or (2) municipal separate storm sewer systems.

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  1. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

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  2. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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  3. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 24.

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  4. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-77, Part I.

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