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American Water Stewardship Act

USA119th CongressHR-6422| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2025
Pete Stauber

Pete Stauber

Republican Representative

Minnesota

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

Transportation and Infrastructure 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
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 18, 2025
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
  • 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
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


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

Environmental Protection

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

American Water Stewardship Act

USA119th CongressHR-6422| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2025
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
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 18, 2025
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
  • 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
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


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

Pete Stauber

Republican Representative

Minnesota

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

Transportation and Infrastructure 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