Public wastewater plants could get federal grants to treat PFAS and other newer pollutants. The grants would cover at least 75% of project costs. Congress would allow $200 million a year from 2026 through 2028.
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Public Utility Remediation and Enhancement for Water Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Latest action on H.R. 4961: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects public wastewater plants and the local communities that pay for them. It could help cities, towns, and public utilities afford upgrades for PFAS and other newer pollutants. It could also matter for people served by those systems if the grants help improve water treatment or reduce pressure on local rates. EPA and state water funding programs would also have new work to do.
Why this matters: Many public wastewater plants may need expensive upgrades to deal with PFAS and other newer pollutants. This bill would move much of that cost to the federal government by paying at least 75% of covered projects. That could help local systems act sooner and may reduce pressure on local water bills or taxes. The results would depend on EPA’s program rules, which projects get funded, and which pollutants EPA treats as eligible.
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Officially: Public Utility Remediation and Enhancement for Water Act
Public wastewater plants could get federal grants to treat PFAS and other newer pollutants. The grants would cover at least 75% of project costs. Congress would allow $200 million a year from 2026 through 2028.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (8/13/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
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Passed Both Chambers
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Signed into Law
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