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Decentralized Wastewater Grant Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5856

Decentralized Wastewater Grant Act of 2020

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program for decentralized wastewater treatment systems in households with certain incomes.

Current Status of Bill HR 5856

Bill HR 5856 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2020. Bill HR 5856 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2020.  Bill HR 5856's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. as of February 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5856

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5856

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Low- and moderate-income housing
- Residential rehabilitation and home repair
- Solid waste and recycling
- State and local finance
- Water quality
- Water use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5856

Decentralized Wastewater Grant Act of 2020
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a decentralized wastewater grant program, and for other purposes.
Decentralized Wastewater Grant Act of 2020

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