A Democratic bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Efficiency Act" or the "WISE Act," aims to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It focuses on how funds are used for revolving fund capitalization grants. Specifically, it would require states to dedicate a portion of these funds to specific types of projects. The requirement applies as long as there are enough eligible project applications and available funds. This change would mandate that states use a specific percentage for green or efficiency-based initiatives.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill requires funding for environmentally innovative activities and water efficiency improvements through the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
- Scored +4
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The bill mandates that states dedicate at least 20 percent of revolving fund grants to green infrastructure and water or energy efficiency improvements.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
The mandate for energy efficiency improvements and green infrastructure supports the transition to renewable-related energy management.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Requirement for Green Infrastructure: The bill mandates that states use not less than 20 percent of funds for projects addressing green infrastructure, water or energy efficiency improvements, or other environmentally innovative activities (Section 2). This could lead to more sustainable water and energy systems for communities.
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Focus on Innovation: By allowing funds to be used for "other environmentally innovative activities," the bill encourages the adoption of new technologies and methods to manage water and energy (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Conditional Funding Use: The requirement to use 20 percent of funds is contingent upon there being "sufficient eligible project applications" (Section 2). This means the specific environmental benefits intended by the bill might not be realized if there is a lack of available project applications.
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 requires funding for environmentally innovative activities and water efficiency improvements through the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill mandates that states dedicate at least 20 percent of revolving fund grants to green infrastructure and water or energy efficiency improvements. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The mandate for energy efficiency improvements and green infrastructure supports the transition to renewable-related energy management.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill's focus on water and energy efficiency can benefit rural water infrastructure through required state fund allocations. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Green infrastructure and water efficiency projects often provide significant benefits to urban water management systems.
- 5/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Emilia SykesDemocrat · Ohio
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan