H.R. 3293

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Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021

Introduced 5/18/2021•117th Congress•House

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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-77, Part I.

6/29/2021 • House

Summary

Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021

This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish grant programs to assist low-income households in maintaining access to drinking water and wastewater services.

Specifically, the EPA must establish a program to assist such households with paying drinking water bills. States and community water systems may apply for grants.

In addition, the EPA must establish a program to assist such households with paying wastewater utility bills. States may apply for grants for small community-serving wastewater facilities. Certain municipalities may apply for grants for (1) treatment works for municipal waste, or (2) municipal separate storm sewer systems.

Reported to House, Part I • 6/29/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Environmental Protection

Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIncome tax exclusionLow- and moderate-income housingPoverty and welfare assistancePublic utilities and utility ratesSolid waste and recyclingWater qualityWater resources fundingWater use and supply