What does Preamble of WISE Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It aims to require a certain percentage of funds appropriated for revolving fund capitalization grants to be used for 'green projects'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of WISE Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Efficiency Act.

What does CAPITALIZATION GRANTS. of WISE Act do?

This section amends Section 602(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The amendment modifies paragraphs (13) and (14) by striking 'and' and inserting '; and', respectively. A new paragraph (15) is added, requiring states to use at least 20 percent of capitalization grant funds for projects addressing green infrastructure, water or energy efficiency improvements, or other environmentally innovative activities. This requirement applies beginning on the date of enactment of the paragraph, contingent on available eligible project applications and appropriations.

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WISE Act

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 4/22/2026

Author: Nikema Williams (D-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require states to allocate at least 20% of revolving fund capitalization grant funds to green infrastructure, water or energy efficiency projects, or other environmentally innovative activities.
This requirement is contingent on the availability of eligible project applications and appropriations.
The bill modifies existing provisions related to capitalization grants within the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

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