Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act

House Bill

H.R. 6204

119th Congress

Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Maxine Waters

Representative

Democratic

CA-43

Cosponsors

15

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This bill would extend the authorization for a federal program that provides grants to support large-scale water recycling and reuse projects. If passed, it would allow this program to continue for 10 years, up from the current 5-year authorization.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would extend the authorization for a federal program that provides grants to support large-scale water recycling and reuse projects. If passed, it would allow this program to continue for 10 years, up from the current 5-year authorization.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

See the Board Act This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to support nonprofit organizations in furnishing eye-care services free of charge to students in public elementary or secondary schools.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Extends the authorization for a federal grant program that funds large-scale water recycling and reuse projects from 5 years to 10 years.
The program provides financial assistance to state, local, and tribal governments as well as water utilities and other entities to develop new water recycling and reuse infrastructure.
This could help communities across the country increase their water supply and reduce reliance on scarce freshwater resources, especially in drought-prone regions.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit state and local governments, water utilities, and other organizations working to address water scarcity issues in their communities. It could lead to more investment in water recycling and reuse projects, helping to stretch limited freshwater supplies, especially in the western United States where drought is an ongoing challenge.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Related Subjects

Child health

Elementary and secondary education

Health care costs and insurance

Health programs administration and funding

Hearing, speech, and vision care

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6204, 119th Congress (2025). "Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-6204