Critical Water Supplies for Resilient Communities Act

Sponsor: Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic-FL)October 24, 2025

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Communities would get more stable funding for local water projects to address shortages and droughts.

This bill would make a temporary program for new water sources permanent. It would also let the program give out money for five more years, until 2031. This means communities dealing with water shortages or droughts could get steady help to find new water supplies.

What Would Change

Today, there is a temporary "pilot program" for alternative water source projects, set to end in 2026. If this bill passes, that program would become a permanent grant program, extended until 2031, with clearer rules for what kinds of water projects qualify for funding.

Key Provisions

Extends the program that gives money for alternative water source projects until 2031.
Converts the temporary "pilot program" for water projects into a permanent grant program.
Defines "critical water supply needs" to include existing or future water shortages identified in public plans or for drought readiness.
Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to report annually to Congress on funded water projects and how they meet critical needs.

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Critical Water Supplies for Resilient Communities Act

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