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Financial Aid for Low-Income Households to Cover Water and Sewer Bills

This act establishes a permanent federal program providing financial assistance to low-income households to help them pay for drinking water and wastewater services, including past-due bills. The program aims to ensure that the poorest citizens maintain access to essential water and sanitation services, protecting them from service cut-offs. $1.1 billion is authorized for the program's implementation.
Key points
Establishes a permanent federal program offering direct financial aid for drinking water and wastewater charges for eligible low-income households.
Assistance covers both current bills and arrearages, protecting families from losing access to essential services.
Eligibility is linked to participation in other social programs (e.g., SNAP, SSI) or income limits (up to 150% of the poverty level or 60% of the state median income).
Program administration will eventually transfer from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8032
Sponsor: Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17]
Process start date: 2024-04-16