Bill > HR8885

This bill provides incentives for the purchase of water-efficient products, known as WaterSense products, which are certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to display the WaterSense label. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Requiring federal agencies to procure WaterSense products, with some exceptions, and use certified professionals to install and maintain them. It also encourages agencies to adopt measures to reduce water consumption, such as water reuse and leak detection technologies. 2. Establishing a grant program for the EPA to provide funding to eligible entities (state, local, and tribal governments; water utilities; municipal and regional water authorities; and nonprofit organizations) to offer incentives to consumers for the purchase of WaterSense products. 3. Excluding from gross income any amounts received as incentives for the purchase of WaterSense products under the grant program. 4. Expanding the existing income exclusion for energy conservation subsidies to include water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water management measures provided by public utilities, storm water management providers, or state/local governments. The bill aims to promote the adoption of water-efficient technologies and practices, both in the federal government and among consumers, to help conserve water resources.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8885/all-info