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New Grant Program for Healthy Drinking Water in Homes

This act establishes a new grant program to help rural residents purchase, install, and maintain water quality improvement systems in their homes. The goal is to ensure access to safe drinking water, especially where contaminants are present and traditional infrastructure projects are too slow.
Key points
Grants available for water filters and their installation for homeowners, renters, and childcare facilities in rural areas.
Financial assistance covers purchase, installation, and maintenance of point-of-entry and point-of-use water treatment systems.
The program prioritizes those relying on private wells and aims to improve local capacity to respond to water contamination.
Support is available for households with incomes not exceeding 150% of the median nonmetropolitan household income for their state.
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Print number: 118_HR_1721
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Process start date: 2023-03-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Healthy H2O Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1721.

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 2023-03-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grants available for water filters and their installation for homeowners, renters, and childcare facilities in rural areas.
  • Financial assistance covers purchase, installation, and maintenance of point-of-entry and point-of-use water treatment systems.
  • The program prioritizes those relying on private wells and aims to improve local capacity to respond to water contamination.
  • Support is available for households with incomes not exceeding 150% of the median nonmetropolitan household income for their state.
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. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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