A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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, known as the ``Advancing Water Reuse Act,'' proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to create a new investment credit for certain water reuse projects. The credit would allow taxpayers to claim an amount equal to 30 percent of their qualified investment in these projects. Qualifying projects include installing or modifying onsite water recycling systems or building municipal water recycling systems. The credit applies to tangible property used for the production, storage, conveyance, and use of recycled water. This provision is intended to expire 10 years after the act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill promotes water reuse, which can reduce the depletion of freshwater resources and groundwater.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill offers a 30 percent investment credit to businesses that implement water recycling systems.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
The investment credit for water recycling infrastructure may stimulate job growth in the construction and industrial sectors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Investment Credit for Water Projects: Taxpayers can receive a credit equal to 30 percent of their qualified investment in a qualifying water reuse project (Section 2(a)). This provides a financial incentive for those investing in water recycling infrastructure.
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Industrial and Manufacturing Support: The bill allows for credits for projects that install, replace, or modify onsite water recycling systems within industrial, manufacturing, data center, or food processing facilities (Section 2(c)(1)(A)). This can help these specific sectors transition to using recycled water.
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Municipal Water Infrastructure: The credit covers projects that build or expand municipal water recycling systems to secure recycled water (Section 2(c)(1)(B)). This could benefit communities by enhancing their water recycling capabilities.
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Utility Transfer Provisions: The bill includes a special rule where property transferred from a person to a utility can be treated as a qualified investment for the person, provided there is a binding written agreement (Section 2(d)). This allows for specific financial arrangements between private entities and utilities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Time Limitation on Credits: The credit will not apply to any qualified investment unless the project is placed in service within 10 years after the date of the enactment of the section (Section 2(e)). This means the financial benefit is not permanent and will eventually expire.
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.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The investment credit for water recycling infrastructure may stimulate job growth in the construction and industrial sectors. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The credit incentivizes capital investment in water recycling infrastructure, which can support industrial and municipal productivity. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The credit provides financial relief for businesses investing in onsite water recycling systems. Does this cut the tax on profits from selling investments? — The bill introduces a new investment credit which provides a direct tax offset for qualifying water reuse projects.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill offers a 30 percent investment credit to businesses that implement water recycling systems. Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill may benefit the agricultural sector by facilitating water reuse infrastructure.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill promotes water reuse, which can reduce the depletion of freshwater resources and groundwater.
- 7/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Catherine Cortez MastoDemocrat · Nevada
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona