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H.R. 1729 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2023

H.R. 1729 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 22, 2023, sponsored by Bonnie Watson Coleman with 100 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 22, 2023
Co-sponsors
100
Policy area
Environmental Protection

What it does

Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2023 This bill increases funding for water infrastructure, including funding for several programs related to controlling water pollution or protecting drinking water. Specifically, it establishes a Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Trust Fund. The fund may be used for specified grant programs.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 100 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 22, 2023
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development. (Apr 25, 2023)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1729 (118th Congress): Water Affordability, Transparency…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/118-hr-1729/water-affordability-transparency-equity-and-reliability-act-of-2023 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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