How HR 6075 changes current law

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The bill reauthorizes and expands grant provisions for alternative water source projects and introduces new definitions and funding increases.

• 33 U.S.C. 1300

  (3) Intelligent water infrastructure technology.--The term `intelligent water infrastructure technology' means-- ... advanced digital models.'

  Adds a definition for 'intelligent water infrastructure technology' that encompasses various advanced technologies aimed at improving water infrastructure.

• 33 U.S.C. 1300(f)

  Amounts from grants received under this section may be used for engineering, design, construction, and final testing of alternative water source projects designed to meet critical water supply needs. Such amounts may not be used for planning, feasibility studies or for operation, maintenance, replacement, repair, or rehabilitation. → Amounts from grants received under this section may be used for engineering, design, construction, implementation, training, and operations relating to the adoption and use of intelligent water infrastructure technology. For purposes of paragraph (2), any costs with respect to intelligent water infrastructure technology shall not be considered operation or maintenance costs.

  Revises the allowed uses of grant funds to include implementation and training for intelligent water infrastructure technologies, while still prohibiting planning and maintenance costs.

• 33 U.S.C. 1300(h)

  On or before September 30, 2004, the Administrator shall transmit to Congress a report on the results of the pilot program established under this section, including progress made toward meeting the critical water supply needs of the participants in the pilot program. → Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025, and not less frequently than annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report that-- ...

  Updates the requirement for reports to Congress, establishing new timelines and specific elements to be included in the reports.

• 33 U.S.C. 1300(i)(1)

  $25,000,000 → $50,000,000

  Increases the authorized appropriations for the pilot program from $25 million to $50 million for each fiscal year.

• 33 U.S.C. 1300(i)(1)

  2026 → 2028

  Extends the authorization of appropriations for two additional years, through fiscal year 2028.