Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act
119-HR-3427119th CongressIntroduced May 15, 2025Environmental Protection
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor
Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2](R-OH-2)2 cosponsors
Summary
Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the technical assistance authority, initiatives, and programs of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that are related to clean water infrastructure.
Among other things, the review must include
- a description of the covered technical assistance available to states, tribes, local governments, and nongovernmental organizations, including activities and actions carried out during the previous five years;
- a comprehensive review of how the EPA Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA) initiative identifies, selects, and partners with technical assistance providers to support communities; and
- an assessment of the needs of economically distressed communities eligible to receive assistance under an EPA clean water infrastructure program that are not addressed through covered technical assistance.
GAO must submit a report to Congress on the review, which must include any recommendations to improve covered technical assistance. Further, the EPA must submit a compliance plan to Congress annually for five years on any actions taken by the EPA to comply with GAO's recommendations.
Subjects
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operationsWater qualityWater use and supply
Actions (17)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 16, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4277)
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4277: 1)
Sep 15, 2025Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3427.
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4277)
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 231.
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-275.
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-275.
Sep 15, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 61 - 3.
Jun 11, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Jun 11, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 11, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
May 16, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 15, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025Library of Congress