To reauthorize the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014, and for other purposes.
In Committee
Introduced:Nov 20, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Dina Titus
Representative
Democratic
NV-1
Cosponsors
4
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Summary
This bill would reauthorize and expand the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, a program that provides federal loans and loan guarantees to help communities finance water infrastructure projects. The bill aims to make it easier for small towns and rural areas to access this funding by lowering eligibility thresholds and providing technical assistance.
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would reauthorize and expand the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, a program that provides federal loans and loan guarantees to help communities finance water infrastructure projects. The bill aims to make it easier for small towns and rural areas to access this funding by lowering eligibility thresholds and providing technical assistance.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>DHS Special Events Program and Support Act</strong></p><p>This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct security assessments and provide security and situational awareness support for pre-planned special events that are not designated as National Special Security Events. (National Special Security Events are major federal government or public events so designated by the President or DHS, such as presidential inaugurations, major international summits, and major sporting events.) </p><p>Under the bill, DHS must establish a standard process for federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial officials to voluntarily submit requests to DHS for event assessment and possible security and situational awareness support. DHS must assess such requests using a risk-based methodology and include a process for expedited consideration and, where appropriate, for reassessment.</p><p>DHS must also carry out research and development of technologies and techniques for enhancing DHS's security and situational awareness support to such officials relating to mass gatherings in a manner consistent with constitutional, privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties protections.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Reauthorizes the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, which provides federal financing for water projects
Expands eligibility to include more small communities and rural water projects
Lowers the cost threshold for small community projects to qualify for assistance
Authorizes the federal government to provide technical assistance to help small communities develop eligible projects
Allows the use of collaborative project delivery methods like design-build to carry out funded projects
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If passed, this bill would make it easier for small towns and rural areas to access federal financing to upgrade and maintain their water infrastructure. This could lead to improvements in drinking water quality, wastewater treatment, and flood protection for millions of Americans living in less populated parts of the country.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Related Subjects
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Homeland security
Research and development
Terrorism
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
6229, 119th Congress (2025). "To reauthorize the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-6229
