What does Preamble of American Water Stewardship Act do?

This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It reauthorizes certain EPA geographic programs. The bill's purpose is to reauthorize EPA programs and for other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of American Water Stewardship Act do?

This bill is formally titled the American Water Stewardship Act.

What does GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE. of American Water Stewardship Act do?

This section amends Section 118(c)(7)(J)(i)(VI) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The amendment modifies the language regarding fiscal years. The phrase 'fiscal year 2026' is replaced with 'each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031'.

What does LONG ISLAND SOUND. of American Water Stewardship Act do?

This section amends Section 119(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The amendment strikes the year '2023' and inserts '2031'.

What does COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN RESTORATION. of American Water Stewardship Act do?

This section amends Section 123(d)(6) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The amendment strikes the phrase 'and 2021' and inserts 'through 2031'.

What does SAN FRANCISCO BAY RESTORATION PROGRAM. of American Water Stewardship Act do?

This section amends Section 125 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, related to the San Francisco Bay Restoration Program. The section heading of subsection (e) is changed from 'Grant Program' to 'Program Implementation'. The methods of providing funds are expanded to include interagency agreements, contracts, and other funding mechanisms, now available to Federal, State, local agencies, special districts, public or nonprofit agencies, and other public or private entities. The maximum amount of federal funding for a project, activity, or study under this section is capped at 75 percent of the total cost. At least 25 percent of the cost of any project, activity, or study carried out using federal funds provided to a non-Federal entity must be from non-Federal sources.

What does NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM. of American Water Stewardship Act do?

This section amends Section 320 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The amendment adds Mississippi Sound, Mississippi, to the list of eligible areas for the National Estuary Program alongside Pensacola and Perdido Bays, Florida. The deadline for certain actions related to the National Estuary Program is extended from 2026 to 2031. The Environmental Protection Agency is restricted from using funds appropriated for fiscal year 2026 to implement the amendment adding Mississippi Sound. The EPA may not use funds for fiscal year 2027 unless the appropriation for that year exceeds the 2024 appropriation by at least $850,000.

What does COASTAL RECREATION WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND NOTIFICATION. of American Water Stewardship Act do?

This section amends Section 406 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to allow states to use grant funds to identify specific sources of contamination in coastal recreation waters. The amendments authorize appropriations for the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2000 from 2026 through 2031. The definition of 'Coastal Recreation Waters' is expanded to include the mouths of rivers and streams, nearby shallow waters, and waters present on beaches. The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator must ensure guidance provided to states and local governments reflects innovations in testing technologies for water contamination.

What does LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS. of American Water Stewardship Act do?

This section limits the use of federal funds for projects related to specific sections of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Funds cannot be provided to non-federal entities domiciled in, headquartered in, or organized under the laws of, or with a principal place of business in, a foreign country of concern. Funds also cannot be used for projects conducted with a foreign country of concern.

What does GEOGRAPHIC PROGRAM REPORT. of American Water Stewardship Act do?

This section requires the Comptroller General to submit a report on EPA geographic programs within 2 years of enactment. The report must include an evaluation of each program's management, progress, obstacles, coordination, and ethics policies. The Comptroller General must provide recommendations to improve program efficiency, accountability, and effectiveness. The term 'EPA geographic program' is defined to include 11 specific programs under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

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American Water Stewardship Act

Last updated: 3/25/2026 · Introduced: 12/4/2025

Author: Pete Stauber (R-MN)

TL;DR (AI)

The American Water Stewardship Act extends the authorization of several Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) geographic programs, such as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, through fiscal year 2031.
The bill expands the San Francisco Bay Restoration Program to allow for a wider range of funding mechanisms and requires non-federal entities to contribute at least 25% of project costs.
The Act broadens the definition of 'Coastal Recreation Waters' to include river mouths and shallow waters, and restricts federal funds from being used for projects involving countries of concern.

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