Loading…
H.R. 8459119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Apr 22, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
The plain-language version leads. The official text is always the reference.
States must use at least 20% of federal water loan funds on green or innovative water projects, if enough qualifying applications exist.
45-second read · 4 questions answered below
This bill sets a 20 percent minimum for how states spend certain federal water infrastructure loan funds. That portion must go toward environmentally focused projects, like green infrastructure, water-saving improvements, or innovative environmental activities. States are not required to meet the threshold if there are not enough qualifying applications to fill it.
State water agencies that manage these federal loan funds are directly affected. So are local governments, utilities, and communities that apply for low-interest loans to build or upgrade water and wastewater systems.
States will need to track how their loan funds are directed and prioritize green project applications up to the 20 percent threshold. Communities seeking loans for green or innovative water projects may find more funding available to them under this structure.
AI-drafted summary. Verify it against the official text before you act on it. Read the official bill on Congress.gov
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 House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.