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Faster Upgrades for Public Water and Wastewater Systems.

This bill aims to speed up the modernization of public water and wastewater treatment facilities across the US. It allows these essential infrastructure projects to bypass federal historical preservation reviews (Section 106 requirements), which often cause significant delays. This change means citizens can benefit sooner from safer drinking water and improved sanitation infrastructure.
Key points
Exempts water and wastewater upgrade projects from mandatory federal historical preservation reviews (Section 106 requirements).
Designed to accelerate critical water infrastructure work, leading to faster improvements in water quality and safety for the public.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6353
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Process start date: 2025-12-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To waive certain requirements under section 306018 of title 54, United States Code, with respect to undertakings to upgrade public water systems and treatment works.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6353.

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 2025-12-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Exempts water and wastewater upgrade projects from mandatory federal historical preservation reviews (Section 106 requirements).
  • Designed to accelerate critical water infrastructure work, leading to faster improvements in water quality and safety for the public.
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. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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