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

This Act establishes a permanent federal Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) to provide financial support to low-income families struggling with water and wastewater bills. The program awards grants to states and tribes, ensuring that vulnerable citizens can cover arrearages and current charges, thereby maintaining access to essential water services. This prevents service shut-offs due to inability to pay.
Key points
Creates a permanent federal grant program to help eligible low-income households pay overdue and current drinking water and wastewater service bills.
Eligibility is streamlined for households already receiving major federal benefits (like SNAP or SSI) or those meeting specific low-income thresholds (up to 150% of the poverty level).
The program will eventually be transferred from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for long-term administration.
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Print number: 118_S_3830
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2024-02-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3830.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-02-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creates a permanent federal grant program to help eligible low-income households pay overdue and current drinking water and wastewater service bills.
  • Eligibility is streamlined for households already receiving major federal benefits (like SNAP or SSI) or those meeting specific low-income thresholds (up to 150% of the poverty level).
  • The program will eventually be transferred from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for long-term administration.
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 Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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