Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act
Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act
Plain Language Summary
# Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act (HR 5566) aims to improve America's water systems to better withstand environmental challenges and operate more sustainably. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on updating aging water infrastructure, improving water quality, addressing drought and flooding resilience, and promoting efficient water use across communities. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily impact water utilities, municipalities, and residents across the country who depend on public water systems.
It could also affect agricultural users, environmental agencies, and industries that rely on water infrastructure. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Salud Carbajal (D-California) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full floor vote. At this stage, the bill is under review and could be modified before moving forward. *Note: More detailed information about specific provisions would require access to the full bill text.*.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.