H.R. 766 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
SEWER Act
H.R. 766 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Jan 28, 2025, sponsored by Robert Garcia with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 119-120
What it does
Surveilling Effluent Water for Epidemic Response Act or the SEWER Act This bill provides statutory authority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) program, which detects and monitors pathogens in wastewater.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert Garcia (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawJan 28, 2025
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Jan 28, 2025)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 766 (119th Congress): SEWER Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-766/sewer-act (accessed 2026-10-13).