Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation reauthorizes several critical environmental protection programs under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Specifically, it extends funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative , the Long Island Sound program, and the Columbia River Basin Restoration program through fiscal year 2031. The bill also reauthorizes the National Estuary Program until 2031 and adds Mississippi Sound, Mississippi , to the list of designated estuaries, though with specific funding limitations for its initial implementation. Significant changes are made to the San Francisco Bay Restoration Program , expanding eligible recipients for funding to include a broader range of public and private entities and establishing a 75 percent federal cost-share limit with a 25 percent non-federal match requirement. The bill also enhances Coastal Recreation Water Quality Monitoring and Notification by allowing grants to be used for identifying specific sources of contamination and broadening the definition of "coastal recreation waters." Furthermore, it mandates that EPA guidance for these monitoring programs reflect innovations in testing technologies. A new provision prohibits federal funds for these reauthorized programs from being provided to non-Federal entities domiciled in, headquartered in, or having agreements with a foreign country of concern . To ensure accountability, the legislation requires the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within two years. This report will evaluate the management, progress, obstacles, coordination, and ethics policies of various EPA geographic programs, offering recommendations for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-564.
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2662-2665)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6422.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2665-2666)
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 32 (Roll no. 97). (text: CR H2662-2663)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-564.
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2662-2665)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6422.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2665-2666)
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 32 (Roll no. 97). (text: CR H2662-2663)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environmental Protection
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American Water Stewardship Act
USA119th CongressHR-6422| House
| Updated: 3/25/2026
This legislation reauthorizes several critical environmental protection programs under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Specifically, it extends funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative , the Long Island Sound program, and the Columbia River Basin Restoration program through fiscal year 2031. The bill also reauthorizes the National Estuary Program until 2031 and adds Mississippi Sound, Mississippi , to the list of designated estuaries, though with specific funding limitations for its initial implementation. Significant changes are made to the San Francisco Bay Restoration Program , expanding eligible recipients for funding to include a broader range of public and private entities and establishing a 75 percent federal cost-share limit with a 25 percent non-federal match requirement. The bill also enhances Coastal Recreation Water Quality Monitoring and Notification by allowing grants to be used for identifying specific sources of contamination and broadening the definition of "coastal recreation waters." Furthermore, it mandates that EPA guidance for these monitoring programs reflect innovations in testing technologies. A new provision prohibits federal funds for these reauthorized programs from being provided to non-Federal entities domiciled in, headquartered in, or having agreements with a foreign country of concern . To ensure accountability, the legislation requires the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within two years. This report will evaluate the management, progress, obstacles, coordination, and ethics policies of various EPA geographic programs, offering recommendations for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-564.
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2662-2665)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6422.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2665-2666)
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 32 (Roll no. 97). (text: CR H2662-2663)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-564.
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2662-2665)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6422.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2665-2666)
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 32 (Roll no. 97). (text: CR H2662-2663)