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Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2025

3/12/2025, 2:38 AM

Summary of Bill S 570

Bill 119 s 570, also known as the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) of 2014, aims to make changes to the existing legislation by introducing new payment and performance security requirements for projects. The bill seeks to ensure that projects funded under WIFIA are completed successfully and that taxpayers' money is protected.

The proposed changes in the bill would require project sponsors to provide payment and performance security, such as bonds or letters of credit, to guarantee that the project will be completed on time and within budget. This would help mitigate the risks associated with large infrastructure projects and ensure that taxpayers are not left footing the bill for incomplete or poorly executed projects.

In addition to the payment and performance security requirements, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to water infrastructure financing and innovation. These provisions are aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the WIFIA program, and ensuring that projects funded under the program are in the best interest of the public. Overall, Bill 119 s 570 represents a step towards strengthening the accountability and transparency of water infrastructure projects funded by the federal government. By introducing payment and performance security requirements, the bill aims to protect taxpayers' money and ensure that projects are completed successfully.

Current Status of Bill S 570

Bill S 570 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2025. Bill S 570 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 13, 2025.  Bill S 570's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of February 13, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 570

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 570

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 570

A bill to amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 to establish payment and performance security requirements for projects, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 to establish payment and performance security requirements for projects, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Kaiser Gonzalez

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1 year ago

I think this bill is bad for us. It make things harder for projects. It not good for AK. It make it harder for us to get things done. It not good for me. It make me sad.