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Septic Upgrade Grant Act

12/31/2022, 4:59 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4069

Bill 117 HR 4069, also known as the Septic Upgrade Grant Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide grants to homeowners and businesses to assist with the cost of upgrading or replacing their septic systems.

The bill aims to address the issue of outdated and failing septic systems, which can pose a threat to public health and the environment. By providing financial assistance to property owners, the Septic Upgrade Grant Act seeks to encourage the installation of more efficient and environmentally friendly septic systems.

If passed, the bill would allocate funding for grants to be distributed through a competitive application process. Eligible recipients would include homeowners, small businesses, and other property owners in need of septic system upgrades. Supporters of the bill argue that investing in the upgrade of septic systems is a crucial step towards protecting water quality and public health. They believe that the grants provided by the Septic Upgrade Grant Act would help to incentivize property owners to make necessary improvements to their septic systems. Opponents of the bill may argue that the government should not be involved in funding private property upgrades, or that the cost of implementing the grant program would be too high. However, proponents of the bill maintain that the long-term benefits of improved septic systems outweigh any potential drawbacks. Overall, the Septic Upgrade Grant Act represents a bipartisan effort to address the issue of outdated septic systems and promote environmental sustainability. It remains to be seen whether the bill will garner enough support to pass through Congress and become law.

Congressional Summary of HR 4069

Septic Upgrade Grant Act

This bill expands the clean water state revolving fund program to include additional subsidization for on-site wastewater treatment system projects, such as projects that replace septic systems with wastewater treatment systems that reduce nitrogen pollution as specified under the bill.

Current Status of Bill HR 4069

Bill HR 4069 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2021. Bill HR 4069 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2021.  Bill HR 4069's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. as of June 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4069

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4069

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Solid waste and recycling
- State and local finance
- Water quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4069

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for additional subsidization assistance to a municipality to carry out on-site wastewater treatment system projects, and for other purposes.
Septic Upgrade Grant Act
Septic Upgrade Grant Act

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