Congress 117 - HR 3293 - Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2021

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Congressional oversight Environmental Protection Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Income tax exclusion Low- and moderate-income housing Poverty and welfare assistance Public utilities and utility rates Solid waste and recycling Water quality Water resources funding Water use and supply

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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.

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Jun 29, 2021

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-77, Part I.
Jun 23, 2021

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 24.
Jun 23, 2021

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 16, 2021

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jun 16, 2021

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 21, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
May 19, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
May 18, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 18, 2021

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