Senate Environment Panel Leaders Introduce $35-Billion Water Infrastructure Bill
In a sign that funding for wastewater treatment and drinking water facilities may be moving off the congressional back burner, key members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee have introduced a bill that would authorize $35 billion over five years for water infrastructure, a large increase over current spending.
The bill, introduced by fisheries, wildlife and water subcommittee Chairman Bob Graham (D-Fla.) on Feb. 15, focuses on Environmental Protection Agency aid to State Revolving Funds (SRFs). It would provide $20 billion for Clean Water SRFs and $15 billion for Safe Drinking Water SRFs.