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US HR2173

US HR2173
Wastewater Workforce Investment Act


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Introduced
03/23/2021
In Committee
03/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to wastewater infrastructure workforce develop- ment, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Wastewater Workforce Investment Act, amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to address wastewater infrastructure workforce development. Specifically, it requires the EPA Administrator to submit a report to Congress assessing the current and future workforce needs for publicly owned treatment works, including the number of future positions needed and the technical skills and education required. The bill also allows states to reserve up to 1% of their Clean Water State Revolving Fund allotment to carry out workforce development, training, and retraining activities related to wastewater infrastructure.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (on 03/24/2021)

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