Clean Water Infrastructure Modernization Act
This bill provides $50 billion over 10 years to replace aging water mains, eliminate lead service lines in every American community, and upgrade wastewater treatment plants to handle emerging contaminants including PFAS chemicals.
Discussion (10)
Concerned about unintended consequences. Has anyone modeled what happens if this interacts badly with existing law?
Concerned about unintended consequences. Has anyone modeled what happens if this interacts badly with existing law?
Strong support. The data clearly shows the current approach is failing and we need a new direction.
This is why I joined CitizenSenator. Real policy proposals that address real problems. Voted yes.
Great proposal. How does this interact with existing state-level regulations?
Small entities should receive different treatment. I propose a tiered approach based on size.
Create tiered requirements by entity size
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Section 4(b) amended: "Tiered requirements — Tier 1 (revenue >$50M): 12 months; Tier 2 ($10M-$50M): 24 months; Tier 3 (<$10M): 36 months with technical assistance."
Has anyone estimated the actual cost? I want to support it but we need concrete numbers.
This is a bipartisan issue both sides should agree on. Let's not let perfect be the enemy of good.
I propose adding explicit protections to prevent misuse beyond the original intent.
Add explicit scope limitations
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New Section 9: "Nothing herein authorizes action beyond enumerated purposes. Implementing regulations require notice-and-comment rulemaking."
I propose adding a sunset clause so Congress must reauthorize after evaluating effectiveness.
Add 5-year sunset clause with evaluation
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New Section 12: "Act expires 5 years after enactment unless reauthorized. GAO evaluation report due at 4 years."