What does CLARIFICATIONS REGARDING SMALL COMMUNITIES AND RURAL WATER of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025 do?

This section amends the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to clarify definitions and eligibility criteria for rural water projects and small communities. The definition of 'rural water project' is expanded to include projects authorized under the Reclamation Rural Water Supply Act of 2006, projects for federally recognized Indian Tribes under the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, and projects authorized under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The definition of 'small community' is established as a city, town, or unincorporated area with a population of not more than 25,000 inhabitants. The maximum eligible project cost under Section 5028(a)(2)(B) is reduced from $5,000,000 to $1,000,000. The Administrator is authorized to provide technical assistance to small communities for developing project proposals and seeking assistance. Section 5036 is added, requiring the Administrator to develop and implement an outreach plan to promote financial assistance to small communities within 180 days of the Act's enactment.

What does CLARIFYING ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS. of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025 do?

This section amends the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014. It modifies section 5023(b)(3) to include paragraphs (11), (12), and (13) in addition to (8) and (10). It modifies section 5026(10) to include paragraphs (11), (12), and (13) in addition to (8). It adds new paragraphs (11), (12), and (13) to section 5026, defining eligible projects. Paragraph (11) defines an eligible project as a State-led storage project as defined in the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act. Paragraph (12) defines an eligible project as transferred works as defined in the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. Paragraph (13) defines an eligible project as a congressionally authorized water resources development project owned or operated by a non-Federal entity.

What does COLLABORATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS. of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 5028 of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014. It authorizes the Secretary or Administrator to select projects for collaborative project delivery methods, such as construction management at-risk and design-build methods, consistent with state and local laws. It defines 'collaborative project delivery method,' 'construction management at-risk method,' and 'design-build method.' The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of the Army are directed to conduct a study on the use of collaborative project delivery methods in projects funded under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014. The study must evaluate the use of these methods, determine barriers to increased use, assess potential benefits, and identify staff education needs.

What does MATURITY DATE. of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 5029(b)(5) of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014. It modifies the calculation of the final maturity date for secured loans. It redesignates subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C). It introduces a new subparagraph (B) for projects with a useful life exceeding 35 years. For projects with a useful life exceeding 35 years, the final maturity date cannot be later than 55 years after substantial completion, or the project's useful life, whichever is earlier.

What does REAUTHORIZATION OF CORPS OF ENGINEERS WATER INFRASTRUCTURE of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025 do?

This section reauthorizes funding for the Corps of Engineers Water Infrastructure Financing program. It amends Section 5033 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014. It authorizes $68,000,000 for the Administrator and $15,000,000 for the Secretary annually from fiscal years 2025 through 2029. Funds are to remain available until expended. It allows the Secretary or the Administrator, as applicable, to be involved.

What does BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025 do?

This section amends the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014. It establishes budgetary treatment for financial assistance provided under the Act's subtitle. If the recipient is not a federal entity and repayment comes from non-federal revenue, the assistance is deemed non-federal. Such financial assistance is treated as a direct loan or loan guarantee under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990.

What does REPORTS TO CONGRESS. of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025 do?

This section requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to submit a report to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment regarding the implementation of specific provisions of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 and related agreements. The Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, must also submit a report to Congress within one year of enactment concerning the implementation of the Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program, with a focus on levees and congressionally authorized projects. Section 5034(b) of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 is amended to extend the deadline for a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report from three years after the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 to four years after the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025. The amended GAO report also includes a new evaluation of the implementation of the subtitle by the Secretary and modifies existing recommendations to include evaluations.

What does TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025 do?

This section amends the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014. Amendments are made to section 1(b) regarding item headings and listings. The heading for subtitle C of title V is modified. A new item is inserted after section 5035 listing sections 5036 and 5037. Section 5022(12) is amended by correcting a typographical error.

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Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To reauthorize the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014, and for other purposes.'

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025.

Last updated: 11/22/2025 · Introduced: 11/20/2025

Author: Kim Schrier (D-WA)

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This bill expands eligibility for rural water projects and small communities seeking financial assistance, defining 'small community' as having a population of 25,000 or less and reducing the maximum eligible project cost to $1,000,000.
The bill broadens the types of projects eligible for financial assistance under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act to include state-led storage projects, transferred works, and congressionally authorized water resources development projects owned by non-federal entities.
It authorizes the use of collaborative project delivery methods, such as construction management at-risk and design-build, for water infrastructure projects and directs a study to evaluate their effectiveness and identify barriers to implementation.
The bill reauthorizes $68 million annually for the Environmental Protection Agency and $15 million annually for the Secretary of the Army, from fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to support water infrastructure financing programs.
Financial assistance provided under the Act is treated as a direct loan or loan guarantee under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 when repayment comes from non-federal revenue.

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