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HR 10162

STORMWATER Act

119th Congress Introduced by Debbie Dingell and 2 co-sponsors

Extends and fixes funding for five Stormwater Centers of Excellence through 2031, with one center specifically focused on the Great Lakes region.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 10162

Overview

  • Bill: H.R. 10162
  • Session: 119th Congress, 2nd Session
  • Title: Stormwater Treatment Optimization, Resilience, and Management With Academic Technological Expertise and Research Act (STORMWATER Act)
  • Purpose: Extend and modify authorization for the Centers of Excellence for Stormwater Control Infrastructure Technologies and related funding, with additional emphasis on the Great Lakes region.

Main purpose and intent

  • To extend the authorization and lengthen the funding horizon for Centers of Excellence focused on stormwater control infrastructure technologies.
  • To ensure continued support for research, development, and deployment of advanced stormwater management solutions through designated research centers.
  • To create a designated center focus for the Great Lakes region within the program, reflecting regional needs in stormwater management.

Key provisions and changes

  • Centers of Excellence count increased:
    • Replaces the prior range of “not less than 3, and not more than 5 centers” with a fixed total of 5 centers.
  • Authorization period extended:
    • Previously funded for fiscal years 2022–2026; the bill extends the authorization for fiscal years 2027–2031.
    • The corresponding appropriation authorization in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is updated to cover 2027–2031.
  • Great Lakes center:
    • Adds a new requirement that one of the centers be located in and focused on the Great Lakes region.
    • This creates geographic emphasis aligned with regional stormwater challenges and water quality concerns.
  • Administrative alignment:
    • Technical amendments to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) language to reflect the extended horizon and revised center count.

Who/what would be affected

  • Federal program administrators and agencies implementing stormwater research centers under IIJA authority.
  • Prospective and current Centers of Excellence for stormwater control infrastructure technologies (up to five, with one designated for the Great Lakes region).
  • Stakeholders in the Great Lakes region (governments, municipalities, industries) seeking advanced stormwater management solutions and technology transfer.
  • Researchers, universities, and academic partners involved in stormwater technology, optimization, resilience, and management.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduced in the House on August 27, 2026; referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Next steps: Committee review and potential passage through House considerations, then Senate action and potential conference agreement if differences arise.
  • Timing implications:
    • If enacted, program authorization would span fiscal years 2027–2031, extending the lifecycle of Centers of Excellence and enabling longer-term planning and funding cycles.
    • The Great Lakes center designation becomes a statutory component of the program, influencing future center selection and geographic distribution.

Notable details

  • Short title: STORMWATER Act.
  • Official emphasis: Expansion and regional prioritization within the federal program supporting stormwater infrastructure technology centers.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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