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FLOWS Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9776| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2026
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (1)
Greg Stanton (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a grant program, to be administered by the Environmental Protection Agency, aimed at assisting eligible entities in rural areas with the adoption of digital infrastructure technology for water systems. The program seeks to enhance the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of various water infrastructures, including those for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater, as well as source water protection and aquifer management. Eligible entities include owners or operators of publicly owned public water systems or treatment works serving rural areas, rural areas themselves, or States and Tribes acting on their behalf. Grant funds can be used for activities such as implementing remote sensing, real-time monitoring, industrial control systems, and artificial intelligence to detect water loss, identify damaged infrastructure, and improve operational efficiency. The program also supports training and workforce development for managing these technologies and mitigating cybersecurity risks. Priority for grant awards will be given to entities serving fewer than 3,300 people and those serving communities most in need, such as pre-fabricated home community organizations or community-owned water systems. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $50,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund these grants. Additionally, the legislation mandates the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study within five years of enactment. This study will assess the impact of digital infrastructure technology in rural water projects, focusing on identifying challenges like water loss and recommending strategies for improved water resource management, infrastructure prioritization, and cost reduction. A report detailing the study's findings and the grant program's results is due by December 31, 2030.
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Mar 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3967
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • March 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3967
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • S 119-3967: FLOWS Act of 2026

FLOWS Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9776| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2026
This bill establishes a grant program, to be administered by the Environmental Protection Agency, aimed at assisting eligible entities in rural areas with the adoption of digital infrastructure technology for water systems. The program seeks to enhance the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of various water infrastructures, including those for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater, as well as source water protection and aquifer management. Eligible entities include owners or operators of publicly owned public water systems or treatment works serving rural areas, rural areas themselves, or States and Tribes acting on their behalf. Grant funds can be used for activities such as implementing remote sensing, real-time monitoring, industrial control systems, and artificial intelligence to detect water loss, identify damaged infrastructure, and improve operational efficiency. The program also supports training and workforce development for managing these technologies and mitigating cybersecurity risks. Priority for grant awards will be given to entities serving fewer than 3,300 people and those serving communities most in need, such as pre-fabricated home community organizations or community-owned water systems. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $50,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund these grants. Additionally, the legislation mandates the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study within five years of enactment. This study will assess the impact of digital infrastructure technology in rural water projects, focusing on identifying challenges like water loss and recommending strategies for improved water resource management, infrastructure prioritization, and cost reduction. A report detailing the study's findings and the grant program's results is due by December 31, 2030.
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Timeline
Mar 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3967
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • March 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3967
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (1)
Greg Stanton (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • S 119-3967: FLOWS Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted