What does Preamble of Critical Water Supplies for Resilient Communities Act do?

This bill proposes amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The amendments relate to the program authorizing grants for alternative water source projects. The bill's stated purpose is to make changes to this grant program and for other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Critical Water Supplies for Resilient Communities Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Critical Water Supplies for Resilient Communities Act.

What does ALTERNATIVE WATER SOURCE PROJECTS. of Critical Water Supplies for Resilient Communities Act do?

This section amends Section 220 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The section heading of Section 220 is modified from 'pilot program' to 'grants'. The definition of 'critical water supply needs' is established, encompassing needs identified in plans developed with public engagement for comprehensive water supply or drought resiliency. The subsection heading of subsection (c) is changed from 'Establishment' to 'Authority'. A reporting requirement is introduced, mandating the Administrator to submit annual reports to specified congressional committees detailing alternative water source projects funded under this section. The date for a provision is extended from 2026 to 2031.

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Critical Water Supplies for Resilient Communities Act

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

Author: Frederica Wilson (D-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a grant program for alternative water source projects, replacing a previous pilot program.
The legislation defines 'critical water supply needs' as those identified in public engagement-driven plans for water supply or drought resiliency.
The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator must submit annual reports to Congress detailing funded alternative water source projects.

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