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HR 6229

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by Jim Costa and 7 co-sponsors

HR 6229 amends federal water infrastructure financing law to modify WIFIA project funding mechanisms, likely expanding loan availability or eligibility for water system improvements.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 6229

Legislative bill overview

HR 6229 amends the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) to modify financing mechanisms and potentially expand eligibility or funding parameters for water infrastructure projects. The bill was introduced with bipartisan sponsorship and referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Energy and Commerce Committee for review.

Why is this important

Water infrastructure financing directly affects communities' access to clean drinking water, wastewater treatment, and flood management systems. WIFIA amendments could expand federal loan authority or reduce barriers for municipalities and states to fund critical water projects, particularly affecting rural and underserved areas that struggle with aging infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal lending capacity and fiscal impact: Changes to WIFIA financing could increase federal loan volume or exposure, raising questions about budget authority and long-term liability
  • Eligibility expansion concerns: Broadened project categories or recipient types might divert funds from intended beneficiaries or create competition among different infrastructure priorities
  • Private vs. public sector involvement: Amendments may alter public-private partnership provisions, sparking debate over privatization risks and profit incentives in essential water services

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

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