Bill adds digital tools to eligible costs in water loan fund
In committeeH.R. 5513Latest action
Sponsor: Vince Fong · Representative · CA
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Official title: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain technology investments eligible for additional subsidization, and for other purposes.
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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HR 5513 would let water infrastructure software qualify for extra subsidies under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
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What does this do?
The bill updates the Clean Water Act to expand which projects qualify for additional subsidization through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. It adds asset management software, system performance analysis software, and advanced digital construction management tools as eligible technology investments. This clarifies that loan funds can support modern digital systems, not just physical construction like pipes or treatment plants.
Who does it affect?
Local governments, water utilities, and engineering or technology companies that build or supply water infrastructure software would be directly affected. Taxpayers and water customers could see indirect effects through changes in service costs or efficiency.
Why does it matter?
Officially listing these tools as eligible could make it easier for communities to justify using loan funds on software rather than only physical infrastructure. The change is narrow, updating a single provision of existing law rather than creating a new program.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 19, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 20, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.