FLOWS Act of 2026

Sponsor: Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican-AR)July 20, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

Rural communities would get grants to upgrade water systems with modern digital technology.

This bill would set up a new grant program at the Environmental Protection Agency. It would help rural areas get modern digital tools for their drinking water and wastewater systems. This could lead to better water services and stronger protection against cyber attacks for many small towns.

What Would Change

If this bill passes, the Environmental Protection Agency would establish a grant program offering $50 million each year from fiscal year 2027 through 2031, totaling $250 million. This money would help rural water systems design, build, run, and maintain digital technology, provide related training, and improve cybersecurity. The bill also requires the Comptroller General to study the impact of this technology and report to Congress.

Key Provisions

Creates a grant program at the Environmental Protection Agency to help rural water systems.
Lets rural water systems use grants to design, build, and run digital technology for water infrastructure.
Allows grant money to pay for training staff and improving cybersecurity for water systems.
Sets aside $50 million each year from 2027 to 2031 for these grants, totaling $250 million.
Gives priority for grants to water systems serving fewer than 3,300 people.
Prioritizes grants for community-owned water systems and those in high-need areas.

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FLOWS Act of 2026

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