Everton Blair (D-GA)
Newton County Water Infrastructure Improvement Act
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 is known as the Newton County Water Infrastructure Improvement Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Blair on September 24, 2026. The legislation amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1992. Its main purpose is to authorize federal assistance for a specific project. This project focuses on water and wastewater infrastructure in Newton County, Georgia.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +5
Does this invest in rural communities?
The bill specifically authorizes $23,900,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure systems in Newton County, Georgia.
- Scored +4
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill provides direct infrastructure funding targeted at Newton County, improving local community services.
- Scored +4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The legislation provides funding to improve wastewater infrastructure, which helps protect local water quality.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill authorizes $23,900,000 in new federal spending for water and wastewater infrastructure.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 authorizes $23,900,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure in Newton County, Georgia. This funding could benefit individuals in the area by supporting water supply and distribution systems.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill provides direct infrastructure funding targeted at Newton County, improving local community services. Would business owners be better off under this? — Local business owners benefit from reliable water and wastewater utility services. Would children be better off under this? — Access to clean water and reliable wastewater systems improves health and living conditions for families and children in the area. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Upgraded public water and wastewater systems benefit all local residents, including lower-income households relying on municipal utilities. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Residents of Newton County benefit from improved public utility infrastructure. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Residents in Newton County benefit from enhanced community infrastructure. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Residents of Newton County benefit from improved public utility infrastructure. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Residents of Newton County benefit from improved public utility infrastructure.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill specifically authorizes $23,900,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure systems in Newton County, Georgia. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The legislation provides funding to improve wastewater infrastructure, which helps protect local water quality.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill authorizes federal funding for water infrastructure projects, which can create temporary construction and engineering jobs. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investing in local water and wastewater infrastructure supports regional economic development. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Improved local infrastructure can benefit local businesses operating within Newton County. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill authorizes $23,900,000 in new federal spending for water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill authorizes federal assistance for a local county infrastructure project.
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House