Robert Bresnahan (R-PA)
Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 20 Democratic cosponsors · See all 22 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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
The Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It reauthorizes and updates the pilot program for alternative water source projects. The legislation introduces a definition for intelligent water infrastructure technology, which includes various digital, real-time, and artificial intelligence tools for water management. It outlines specific uses for grant money, such as engineering, design, construction, and training for these new technologies. The bill also details new reporting requirements for the Administrator to submit to Congress regarding granted and denied projects. Finally, the bill increases the authorized funding amount and extends the authorization timeline.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill provides for resilient water supply projects that protect natural resources and fisheries through real-time monitoring.
- Scored +3
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The use of real-time sensors and predictive tools enhances flood protection and water supply resiliency.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
The expansion of funding for the implementation and training of intelligent water infrastructure technology is likely to create jobs in the technology and water sectors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Advanced Technology Integration: Section 2 adds a definition for intelligent water infrastructure technology, which includes real-time monitoring and artificial intelligence tools designed to reduce operational costs, energy consumption, and chemical treatment use. This could lead to more efficient and cost-effective wastewater and stormwater management for communities.
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Support for Disadvantaged Communities: Section 2 includes advanced metering infrastructure and meter data analytics to improve end-user conservation and support disadvantaged communities. This provision aims to help vulnerable populations better manage their water usage.
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Improved Leak Detection: Section 2 outlines technologies that can identify or reduce water losses, detect pipe integrity issues, and alert operators to leaks or pipe bursts in real time. This could prevent major water losses and infrastructure failures that affect the public.
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Increased Funding: Section 2 increases the authorized funding amount from twenty-five million dollars to fifty million dollars and extends the program through 2028. This provides more financial resources for critical water supply needs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Prohibited Grant Uses: Section 2 states that grant amounts cannot be used for planning, feasibility studies, operation, or maintenance under the general alternative water source projects provision. This restriction could place a financial burden on local entities that need funding for initial planning or ongoing upkeep, although exceptions are made for intelligent water infrastructure technologies.
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? — The bill provides for resilient water supply projects that protect natural resources and fisheries through real-time monitoring. Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The use of real-time sensors and predictive tools enhances flood protection and water supply resiliency. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — The bill increases energy efficiency in wastewater treatment systems, which can reduce overall energy demand.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions for advanced metering infrastructure to support disadvantaged communities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The emphasis on stormwater management and sewer system intelligence benefits urban infrastructure. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Improved water infrastructure efficiency can lead to long-term reductions in water-related operational costs passed to ratepayers.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The expansion of funding for the implementation and training of intelligent water infrastructure technology is likely to create jobs in the technology and water sectors. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Modernizing water infrastructure with AI and digital tools can improve efficiency and reduce operational costs, contributing to economic stability.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds the adoption of advanced digital and AI-driven water management technologies.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Administrator to submit annual reports to Congress describing awarded projects and resiliency improvements.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill specifically mentions that advanced metering infrastructure can support disadvantaged communities.
- 9/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/6/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/30/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/17/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 12/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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