H.R.8459

WISE Act Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Efficiency Act

Introduced·4/22/26

The WISE Act mandates that at least 20% of funds for state revolving fund capitalization grants be allocated to green infrastructure projects.

The Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Efficiency Act, or WISE Act, amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require states to use at least 20% of funds from capitalization grants for green infrastructure projects. These projects may include water or energy efficiency improvements and other environmentally innovative activities. The bill ensures that a portion of the funding is directed towards sustainable and efficient water infrastructure.

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Transportation And Infrastructure Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 22

House

Introduced in House

Apr 22

House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.