What does Preamble of Clean Water Affordability Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to additional subsidization, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Clean Water Affordability Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Clean Water Affordability Act.

What does WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS. of Clean Water Affordability Act do?

This section amends Section 603(i) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It modifies language related to assistance provided to ratepayers, specifying the goal of helping them maintain access to wastewater treatment services. It establishes a process for states to use subsidization amounts, limiting them to either 50% of capitalization grants or the average of previous state deposits exceeding required amounts. States are required to use at least 20% of capitalization grants for additional subsidization if sufficient applications meet the criteria. Loans from the water pollution control revolving fund with an interest rate of 0% or greater are excluded from being considered additional subsidization.

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Clean Water Affordability Act

Last updated: 10/25/2025 · Introduced: 10/24/2025

Author: Frederica Wilson (D-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill modifies the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prioritize ratepayers' access to wastewater treatment services through subsidization.
States are required to allocate at least 20% of capitalization grants for subsidization, with limits on the amount based on previous deposits and capitalization grants.
Loans with a 0% or greater interest rate are excluded from calculations of additional subsidization.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 6464(In Committee)Official page

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