Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act

# Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would restore eligibility for a federal water infrastructure funding program called WIFIA (Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act). WIFIA provides low-interest loans to help communities pay for water and wastewater projects. The bill aims to bring back certain projects or communities that were previously excluded or lost eligibility for these loans, though specific details about which projects or what caused the exclusion are not detailed in the available information. **Who It Affects:** Local water utilities, municipalities, and communities needing to upgrade or build water and wastewater systems would be the primary beneficiaries.

This could include rural areas and smaller cities that rely on federal assistance for expensive water infrastructure improvements like treating contaminated water, fixing aging pipes, or building new treatment facilities. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Jim Costa (D-CA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. For a complete understanding of exactly which projects or communities would regain eligibility, you would need to review the full bill text or committee documents.