Improving Water Quality Certifications and American Energy Infrastructure Act

House Bill

H.R. 3928

119th Congress

Improving Water Quality Certifications and American Energy Infrastructure Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David Rouzer

Representative

Republican

NC-7

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Finance and Financial Sector

Summary

This bill aims to make changes to the water quality certification process under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It clarifies the criteria that states and the federal government must use when deciding whether to approve or deny a water quality certification request for a project, and requires them to identify any additional information needed to make a decision within 90 days.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

SponsorDavid Rouzer (R-NC)

Introduced6/11/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

ChamberHouse

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Improving Water Quality Certifications and American Energy Infrastructure Act

This bill aims to make changes to the water quality certification process under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It clarifies the criteria that states and the federal government must use when deciding whether to approve or deny a water quality certific

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This bill aims to make changes to the water quality certification process under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It clarifies the criteria that states and the federal government must use when deciding whether to approve or deny a water quality certification request for a project, and requires them to identify any additional information needed to make a decision within 90 days.

Bill Number: 3928
Sponsor: David Rouzer (R-NC)
Introduced: 6/11/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Policy Area: Finance and Financial Sector

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Fact Sheet

Title: Improving Water Quality Certifications and American Energy Infrastructure Act
Bill Number: 3928
Sponsor: David Rouzer (R-NC)
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Introduced: 6/11/2025
Summary: This bill aims to make changes to the water quality certification process under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It clarifies the criteria that states and the federal government must use when deciding whether to approve or deny a water quality certification request for a project, and require

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to make changes to the water quality certification process under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It clarifies the criteria that states and the federal government must use when deciding whether to approve or deny a water quality certification request for a project, and requires them to identify any additional information needed to make a decision within 90 days.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2023 This bill requires the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) to establish additional levels of deposit insurance. Currently, the FDIC and NCUA insures individual accounts up to $250,000. Under the bill, FDIC and NCUA must establish insurance amounts above existing levels that are applicable to commercial deposits. An institution may elect to apply a higher insurance amount to commercial deposits.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires states and the federal government to publish requirements for water quality certification, and base their decisions only on specific sections of the Clean Water Act.
Mandates that they must identify any additional materials needed to make a certification decision within 90 days of receiving a request.
Modifies language around what may 'result' in a water quality violation, limiting it to only 'direct' results.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would impact companies and developers seeking permits for projects that could impact water quality, such as energy infrastructure, mining, or construction. It aims to provide more clarity and transparency around the water quality certification process, which could make it easier or more difficult to obtain certifications depending on the specific requirements put in place.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Finance and Financial Sector

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3928, 119th Congress (2025). "Improving Water Quality Certifications and American Energy Infrastructure Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3928