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Expanded Water Infrastructure Funding: Focus on Small and Rural Communities.

This Act reauthorizes and expands the federal Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program, primarily benefiting small towns and rural areas. It lowers the minimum project cost eligible for loans to $1 million and provides technical assistance, making it easier for smaller communities to upgrade their water and wastewater systems. Furthermore, it extends the maximum loan repayment period for long-lived infrastructure projects up to 55 years, easing financial burdens for local governments.
Key points
Small communities (up to 25,000 residents) can now access federal loans for water projects starting at $1 million, down from the previous $5 million minimum.
Technical assistance (engineering and financial planning) is now available to help small communities prepare funding applications.
The maximum loan repayment period for major infrastructure projects is extended up to 55 years, lowering annual costs for local governments.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6229
Sponsor: Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6229.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Small communities (up to 25,000 residents) can now access federal loans for water projects starting at $1 million, down from the previous $5 million minimum.
  • Technical assistance (engineering and financial planning) is now available to help small communities prepare funding applications.
  • The maximum loan repayment period for major infrastructure projects is extended up to 55 years, lowering annual costs for local governments.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8].

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 2025-12-23.

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