American Water Stewardship Act

House Bill

H.R. 6422

119th Congress

American Water Stewardship Act

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Pete Stauber

R - MN

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This bill reauthorizes major EPA water restoration programs through 2031, including the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Long Island Sound, Columbia River Basin, San Francisco Bay, and National Estuary Program. It adds Mississippi Sound to the National Estuary Program and updates coastal water quality monitoring. A key provision blocks funding to entities connected to China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, or Venezuela.

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill reauthorizes major EPA water restoration programs through 2031, including the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Long Island Sound, Columbia River Basin, San Francisco Bay, and National Estuary Program. It adds Mississippi Sound to the National Estuary Program and updates coastal water quality monitoring. A key provision blocks funding to entities connected to China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, or Venezuela.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Extends Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding through fiscal year 2031
Reauthorizes Long Island Sound, Columbia River Basin, and San Francisco Bay programs to 2031
Adds Mississippi Sound, Mississippi to the National Estuary Program
Updates beach water quality monitoring to include river mouths and shallow waters
Requires GAO report evaluating efficiency and accountability of all EPA geographic programs
Prohibits funding to entities headquartered in or partnered with designated foreign adversaries

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Communities around the Great Lakes, Long Island Sound, Columbia River, San Francisco Bay, and coastal estuaries would see continued federal investment in water quality. Mississippi Sound residents gain new estuary program benefits. Beachgoers benefit from expanded water quality monitoring. Environmental organizations and local governments receiving grants must ensure no foreign adversary connections. The restriction on Chinese and Russian partnerships could affect some research collaborations.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6422, 119th Congress (2025). "American Water Stewardship Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6422