H.R. 6422 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
American Water Stewardship Act
H.R. 6422 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Dec 4, 2025, sponsored by Pete Stauber with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Dec 4, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Groups that lobbied
- 7
What it does
American Water Stewardship Act This bill reauthorizes several water quality protection and restoration programs of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and makes related requirements. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2031 the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the Long Island Sound Partnership program, the Columbia River Basin Restoration Program, the National Estuary Program, and the BEACH Act program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pete Stauber (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 4, 2025
- Passed the HouseMar 24, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Mar 25, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 24, 2026 · Passed378–32
Every roll call vote on this bill
- American Water Stewardship ActHouse · Mar 24, 2026
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Other Environmental Protection bills in the 119th Congress
- H.J.Res. 35: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 61: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 87: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 88: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 89: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- S.J.Res. 31: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 202: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 205: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 205: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- S.J.Res. 207: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
Who lobbied on it
7 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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