Water Emergency and Technical Assistance Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-07-27T16:35:10Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4980 Water Emergency and Technical Assistance Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/27/2026, 4:35 PM

Summary of Bill S 4980

This bill in the 119th Congress, designated as S. 4980, aims to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize emergency technical assistance and also proposes amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize emergency technical assistance and grants, among other purposes.

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Current Status of Bill S 4980

Bill S 4980 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 14, 2026. Bill S 4980 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 14, 2026. Bill S 4980's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of July 14, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4980

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Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4980

A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize emergency technical assistance, to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize emergency technical assistance and grants, and for other purposes.