Congress extends clean water funding, preventing program lapse.
H.R. 7376 — Local Water Protection Act · Filed by Hillary Scholten (D-MI) · 1 cosponsor · Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · Reported out
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What it does
This bill extends federal funding for state and local nonpoint source pollution control programs (like stormwater runoff and agricultural runoff management) by five years, shifting the authorization window from fiscal years 2023–2027 to 2027–2031. It does not change the funding amount or program structure—only the years during which Congress has authorized spending.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative function is to extend the authorization period for existing nonpoint source management programs under the Clean Water Act. It is a routine reauthorization with no structural or policy changes.
Who it affects
Ordinary citizens depend on clean water and nonpoint source pollution control (stormwater, agricultural runoff, urban runoff) to protect drinking water, recreational waters, and aquatic ecosystems. Extending the authorization prevents a funding lapse that would disrupt state and local programs managing these sources.