United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR 5661 — Water Preservation and Affordability Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

HR 5661 aims to address issues related to water resources and environmental management.

This bill focuses on improving water resource management and tackling environmental issues. It has been introduced and is currently under review by committees.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill could lead to improved environmental protections related to water resources.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 540 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (540)

540 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 5661?
HR 5661 is sponsored by Sykes, Emilia Strong (Democratic), Bresnahan, Robert P. (Republican), Carson, André (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Pou, Nellie (Democratic), Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), and Brownley, Julia (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 5661?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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