Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025

# Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would amend the existing Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA), a federal program that provides loans and financing to help communities build and upgrade water infrastructure projects. While the specific amendments aren't detailed in the available information, such bills typically expand funding availability, lower borrowing costs, simplify the loan application process, or broaden the types of projects eligible for financing. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily benefit municipalities, water districts, and water utilities that need funding for infrastructure projects. It could also indirectly affect residents in communities with aging water systems, lead contamination concerns, or insufficient wastewater treatment facilities—essentially any area needing water infrastructure improvements but lacking sufficient local funding. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 6229) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Kim Schrier (D-WA) and is currently in committee.

This means it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives, so its passage is uncertain at this stage. The committee reviews the proposal to determine whether to recommend it for a full vote.