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Grants for Septic System Upgrades and Wastewater Treatment

This act aims to increase financial support for municipalities to carry out on-site wastewater treatment projects, such as septic system upgrades. This means citizens can receive assistance to replace old systems with more environmentally friendly ones, improving water quality and the local environment. Support is primarily directed towards financially distressed communities and areas at risk of water pollution.
Key points
Increased grants for municipalities to replace old septic systems and cesspools with new, more efficient ones.
Priority support for polluted areas and financially distressed communities.
New systems must reduce nitrogen pollution by at least 50%.
Grants do not cover new construction, only upgrades to existing systems.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4069
Sponsor: Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
Process start date: 2021-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Septic Upgrade Grant Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4069.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased grants for municipalities to replace old septic systems and cesspools with new, more efficient ones.
  • Priority support for polluted areas and financially distressed communities.
  • New systems must reduce nitrogen pollution by at least 50%.
  • Grants do not cover new construction, only upgrades to existing systems.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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