Bill > S1730

This bill appropriates over $33 billion for water and sewer infrastructure improvements, drinking water programs, and rural water services for fiscal year 2025. * **Clean Water Programs:** $17,237,000,000 from the General Fund is appropriated to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for various grants under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, including $14,787,000,000 for capitalization grants for State Revolving Funds. * **Safe Drinking Water Funding:** $16,187,000,000 from the General Fund is appropriated to the EPA for various drinking water programs, including $14,787,000,000 for capitalization grants for State Revolving Loan Funds under the Safe Drinking Water Act. * **Rural Water Services:** $525,000,000 from the General Fund is appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture for grants to entities for rural water and wastewater services. * **Indian Health Service:** $1,050,000,000 from the General Fund is appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Indian Health Service, for grants to improve water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities in tribal communities. The bill also includes provisions for studies on water affordability, discrimination, and civil rights violations, as well as amendments to existing laws regarding the use of State revolving funds and drinking water grant programs. Funds are generally available until expended.