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Water Bill Assistance for Low-Income Households

This bill aims to establish a program to help low-income households pay their drinking water and wastewater bills. This means that eligible individuals could receive financial support to avoid debt and loss of access to essential water services. The program seeks to ensure that no one is deprived of water access due to financial hardship.
Key points
Establishes a financial assistance program for low-income households to cover water and wastewater costs.
Assistance includes overdue bills and current charges for drinking water and sewage services.
The program targets individuals already receiving other social assistance or with incomes below a specified threshold.
Authorizes $500 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 to fund the program.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act
Print number: HR 4733
Sponsor: Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17]
Process start date: 2025-07-23