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To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain technology investments eligible for additional subsidization, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain technology investments eligible for additional subsidization, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to expand the types of technology investments eligible for federal subsidization. The bill would add water efficiency, energy efficiency, stormwater runoff mitigation, and cost-effective sustainable construction as new categories for subsidy eligibility. The bill specifically includes software for asset management, software for operational analysis, and advanced digital construction management systems as eligible technologies. These expansions would allow additional water infrastructure projects and technologies to receive federal financial support. The bill aims to broaden the financial support available for water-related technology and infrastructure investments.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] (R-CA)
2 cosponsors
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Vince Fong’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $37,300
- WESTERN NATIONAL GROUP $26,400
- THE WONDERFUL COMPANY $26,400
- SAN JOAQUIN REFINING CO. $19,800
- KERN ENERGY $16,500
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Vince Fong → · Outside spending →
Actions (3)
- Sep 20, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. · house
- Sep 19, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. · house
- Sep 19, 2025 Introduced in House
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Text versions (1)
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 19, 2025
Mr. Fong (for himself and Mr. Pappas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain technology investments eligible for additional subsidization, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ADDITIONAL SUBSIDIZATION.
Section 603(i)(1)(B) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1383(i)(1)(B)) is amended to read as follows:
“(B) to implement or utilize a process, material, technique, or technology (including software for asset management, software for operational analysis, and advanced digital construction management systems)—
“(iii) to address water-efficiency goals;
“(iv) to address energy-efficiency goals;
“(v) to mitigate stormwater runoff; or
“(vi) to implement projects that are cost- effective and sustainably planned, designed, and constructed.”. <all>
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