H.R. 9313 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Appropriations, Jun 15, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFunds help for low-income water bills
This bill sets aside $500 million in federal funding for 2027 for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program. The program gives grants to help low-income families pay their water and wastewater bills.
How it affects you
If you're a low-income household struggling to pay your water or wastewater bills, this funding could help cover those costs through grants in your area. The program is administered through the Department of Health and Human Services.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jun 15, 2026)
Water Access Act
This bill provides $500 million in FY2027 appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program. The program provides grants to assist low-income households with water and wastewater bills.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH. R. 9313
A BILL
Water Access Act
Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6) · Introduced Jun 15, 2026 · Water Resources Development · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 15, 2026: “Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.”