To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the total amount of Federal assistance for projects in States experiencing severe drought, regionally and nationally significant projects, and for other purposes.
To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the total amount of Federal assistance for projects in States experiencing severe drought, regionally and nationally significant projects, and for other purposes.
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of HR 7845 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would modify the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) of 2014, a federal program that provides loans and financial assistance for water infrastructure projects. The main change would increase the total amount of federal funding available for water projects, with special provisions to help states facing severe drought conditions and large projects of regional or national importance. The specific funding amounts and details are not provided in this summary. **Who It Affects** The bill would impact states experiencing drought—particularly relevant to western states like the sponsor's home state of California.
It would also affect communities and regions that rely on water infrastructure projects, as well as local governments and water utilities seeking federal financing for their projects. **Current Status** As of now, HR 7845 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Scott Peters, a Democrat from California.
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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.