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BillHR 6616 · 119

Clean Water Justice Act

Introduced
Dec 11, 2025
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 2, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to take actions to address water pollution in low-income and minority communities. Funds projects to improve access to clean and safe drinking water in these areas.

Sponsored By

Nanette Diaz Barragán
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Dec 11, 2025
  3. Feb 2, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Low-income and minority communities will have improved access to clean and safe drinking water due to increased funding for water pollution reduction projects. These communities will also see reduced exposure to contaminated water sources.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Water Resources and Environment
IntroducedDec 11, 2025
Last UpdatedFeb 2, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.