Marcy Kaptur (D-OH)
To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase the amount of funds authorized for the Secretary of the Army to carry out wastewater infrastructure projects in Village of Kelleys Island, Ohio, and for other purposes.
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1992. Its purpose is to increase the amount of funds authorized for wastewater infrastructure projects. Specifically, it targets the Village of Kelleys Island, Ohio, as well as Toledo and Oregon, Ohio. The bill changes the authorized funding amount from $1,000,000 to $16,500,000. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Ms. Kaptur on September 15, 2026. The legislation was subsequently referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
By funding wastewater infrastructure projects in Ohio, the bill helps protect local water quality and the environment.
- Scored +4
Does this invest in rural communities?
The bill increases authorized funding for wastewater infrastructure in specific Ohio communities like the Village of Kelleys Island, supporting local infrastructure.
- Scored +3
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Residents in the targeted Ohio areas benefit from improved wastewater infrastructure funded by the bill.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill increases authorized funding from $1,000,000 to $16,500,000 for specific infrastructure projects, thereby increasing federal spending.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1 of the bill increases the authorized funding amount for wastewater infrastructure projects from $1,000,000 to $16,500,000. This could be considered positive because it provides significantly more money to carry out these necessary projects in Toledo and Oregon, Ohio.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that cause negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — By funding wastewater infrastructure projects in Ohio, the bill helps protect local water quality and the environment. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill increases authorized funding for wastewater infrastructure in specific Ohio communities like the Village of Kelleys Island, supporting local infrastructure.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Residents in areas like the Village of Kelleys Island benefit from increased wastewater infrastructure funding. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Residents in the targeted Ohio areas benefit from improved wastewater infrastructure funded by the bill.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill authorizes increased funding for wastewater infrastructure projects, which will likely create construction and engineering jobs. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill increases authorized funding from $1,000,000 to $16,500,000 for specific infrastructure projects, thereby increasing federal spending.
- 9/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House