Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021 This bill establishes several loan programs to assist households with paying utility bills for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater management, energy (e.g., electricity, natural gas, or propane), and internet services during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Under the programs, the utilities may apply for loans that are equal to the amount of the payment shortfall from their customers during the emergency.
AppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightConsumer creditElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment lending and loan guaranteesIncome tax exclusionInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic utilities and utility ratesSolid waste and recyclingWater qualityWater use and supply
Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-1783| Senate
| Updated: 5/20/2021
Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021 This bill establishes several loan programs to assist households with paying utility bills for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater management, energy (e.g., electricity, natural gas, or propane), and internet services during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Under the programs, the utilities may apply for loans that are equal to the amount of the payment shortfall from their customers during the emergency.
AppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightConsumer creditElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment lending and loan guaranteesIncome tax exclusionInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic utilities and utility ratesSolid waste and recyclingWater qualityWater use and supply