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American Water Stewardship Act

USA119th CongressHR-6422| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2026
Pete Stauber

Pete Stauber

Republican Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (3)
Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)

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
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 5, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Dec 18, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Dec 18, 2025
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Dec 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 20, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
Mar 20, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-564.
Mar 24, 2026
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 24, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2662-2665)
Mar 24, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mar 24, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6422.
Mar 24, 2026
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.
Mar 24, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2665-2666)
Mar 24, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Mar 24, 2026
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)
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Mar 24, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • December 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 5, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • December 18, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • December 18, 2025
    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged


  • December 18, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 20, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.


  • March 20, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-564.


  • March 24, 2026
    Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 24, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2662-2665)


  • March 24, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • March 24, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6422.


  • March 24, 2026
    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.


  • March 24, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2665-2666)


  • March 24, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • March 24, 2026
    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)
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  • March 24, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 25, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchGeography and mappingLakes and riversMarine pollutionWater qualityWetlands

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
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 5, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Dec 18, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Dec 18, 2025
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Dec 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 20, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
Mar 20, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-564.
Mar 24, 2026
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 24, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2662-2665)
Mar 24, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mar 24, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6422.
Mar 24, 2026
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.
Mar 24, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2665-2666)
Mar 24, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Mar 24, 2026
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)
View Vote
Mar 24, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • December 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 5, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • December 18, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • December 18, 2025
    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged


  • December 18, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 20, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.


  • March 20, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-564.


  • March 24, 2026
    Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • March 24, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2662-2665)


  • March 24, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • March 24, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6422.


  • March 24, 2026
    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.


  • March 24, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2665-2666)


  • March 24, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • March 24, 2026
    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)
    View Vote


  • March 24, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 25, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pete Stauber

Pete Stauber

Republican Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (3)
Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchGeography and mappingLakes and riversMarine pollutionWater qualityWetlands