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H.R. 3427 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 1 · Center 1 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Taylor, David J. (R-OH) (Introduced 05/15/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.59 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
| Latest Action | 09/16/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (05/15/2025)
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
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.
119 HR 3427 EH: Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 3427
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Comptroller General of the United States to review all clean water-related technical assistance authorities of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act.
2.GAO report on clean water technical assistance (a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall initiate a comprehensive review of all covered technical assistance. (b)RequirementsThe Comptroller General shall include in the review required under subsection (a) the following: (1)A description of all covered technical assistance available to States, Tribes, local governments, and non-governmental organizations, including— (A)the regions and populations that are served through the provision of technical assistance; and (B)a summary of the activities and actions carried out through covered technical assistance during the 5-year period preceding this Act. (2)A comprehensive review of how the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, through the Water Technical Assistance initiative (known as WaterTA initiative), identifies, selects, and partners with technical assistance providers to support communities, including— (A)a description of the criteria, evaluation process, and contracting mechanisms used for selecting such providers; (B)a description of the extent of coordination with State, Tribal, and regional partners in the selection and deployment of such providers; (C)a description of how such providers are matched to meet the needs of local communities, including any pre-engagement scoping activities or community consultations; (D)a description of how such providers identify communities in need of technical assistance, including economically distressed communities, and conduct outreach to such communities; (E)a description of the scope and types of assistance delivered through such initiative; and (F)a list of communities that received technical assistance support through such initiative, including the type and cost of assistance received by each such community and a summary of the outcomes associated with the provision of such assistance. (3)An analysis of any duplication of covered technical assistance available through multiple programs of the Environmental Protection Agency. (4)An evaluation of how the provision of covered technical assistance builds capacity in communities to access other water infrastructure programs carried out by the Administrator. (5)An assessment of the needs of economically distressed communities eligible to receive assistance under a clean water infrastructure program carried out by the Administrator that are not addressed through covered technical assistance. (6)An evaluation of how the Administrator carries out covered technical assistance in coordination with other Federal agencies providing technical assistance related to water infrastructure. (7)An evaluation of how covered technical assistance supports communities in understanding, identifying, and implementing alternative and cost-effective technologies and features of treatment works that achieve long-term savings and improved outcomes in addressing water quality challenges. (c)ReportUpon the completion of the review conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing— (1)the findings of such review; and (2)any recommendations to improve covered technical assistance. (d)Plan for complianceNot later than 90 days after the Comptroller General submits the report required under subsection (c), and annually thereafter for a period of 5 years, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a plan detailing any actions the Administrator has taken to comply with the recommendations contained in such a report. (e)Covered technical assistance definedIn this section, the term covered technical assistance means a technical assistance authority, initiative, or program of the Environmental Protection Agency that is related to clean water infrastructure. Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3427 IH: Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3427IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 15, 2025Mr. Taylor introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo require the Comptroller General of the United States to review all clean water-related technical assistance authorities of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act.
2.GAO report on clean water technical assistance (a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall initiate a comprehensive review of all covered technical assistance. (b)RequirementsThe Comptroller General shall include in the review required under subsection (a) the following: (1)A description of all covered technical assistance available to States, Tribes, local governments, and non-governmental organizations, including— (A)the regions and populations that are served through the provision of technical assistance; and (B)a summary of the activities and actions carried out through covered technical assistance during the 5-year period preceding this Act. (2)A comprehensive review of how the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, through the Water Technical Assistance initiative (known as WaterTA initiative), identifies, selects, and partners with technical assistance providers to support communities, including— (A)a description of the criteria, evaluation process, and contracting mechanisms used for selecting such providers; (B)a description of the extent of coordination with State, Tribal, and regional partners in the selection and deployment of such providers; (C)a description of how such providers are matched to meet the needs of local communities, including any pre-engagement scoping activities or community consultations; (D)a description of how such providers identify communities in need of technical assistance, including economically distressed communities, and conduct outreach to such communities; (E)a description of the scope and types of assistance delivered through such initiative; and (F)a list of communities that received technical assistance support through such initiative, including the type and cost of assistance received by each such community and a summary of the outcomes associated with the provision of such assistance. (3)An analysis of any duplication of covered technical assistance available through multiple programs of the Environmental Protection Agency. (4)An evaluation of how the provision of covered technical assistance builds capacity in communities to access other water infrastructure programs carried out by the Administrator. (5)An assessment of the needs of economically distressed communities eligible to receive assistance under a clean water infrastructure program carried out by the Administrator that are not addressed through covered technical assistance. (6)An evaluation of how the Administrator carries out covered technical assistance in coordination with other Federal agencies providing technical assistance related to water infrastructure. (c)ReportUpon the completion of the review conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing— (1)the findings of such review; and (2)any recommendations to improve covered technical assistance. (d)Plan for complianceNot later than 90 days after the Comptroller General submits the report required under subsection (c), and annually thereafter for a period of 5 years, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a plan detailing any actions the Administrator has taken to comply with the recommendations contained in such a report. (e)Covered technical assistance definedIn this section, the term covered technical assistance means a technical assistance authority, initiative, or program of the Environmental Protection Agency that is related to clean water infrastructure.
119 HR 3427 : Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3427IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 16, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksAN ACTTo require the Comptroller General of the United States to review all clean water-related technical assistance authorities of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act.2.GAO report on clean water technical assistance(a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall initiate a comprehensive review of all covered technical assistance. (b)RequirementsThe Comptroller General shall include in the review required under subsection (a) the following:(1)A description of all covered technical assistance available to States, Tribes, local governments, and non-governmental organizations, including—(A)the regions and populations that are served through the provision of technical assistance; and(B)a summary of the activities and actions carried out through covered technical assistance during the 5-year period preceding this Act. (2)A comprehensive review of how the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, through the Water Technical Assistance initiative (known as WaterTA initiative), identifies, selects, and partners with technical assistance providers to support communities, including—(A)a description of the criteria, evaluation process, and contracting mechanisms used for selecting such providers;(B)a description of the extent of coordination with State, Tribal, and regional partners in the selection and deployment of such providers;(C)a description of how such providers are matched to meet the needs of local communities, including any pre-engagement scoping activities or community consultations;(D)a description of how such providers identify communities in need of technical assistance, including economically distressed communities, and conduct outreach to such communities;(E)a description of the scope and types of assistance delivered through such initiative; and(F)a list of communities that received technical assistance support through such initiative, including the type and cost of assistance received by each such community and a summary of the outcomes associated with the provision of such assistance.(3)An analysis of any duplication of covered technical assistance available through multiple programs of the Environmental Protection Agency.(4)An evaluation of how the provision of covered technical assistance builds capacity in communities to access other water infrastructure programs carried out by the Administrator.(5)An assessment of the needs of economically distressed communities eligible to receive assistance under a clean water infrastructure program carried out by the Administrator that are not addressed through covered technical assistance.(6)An evaluation of how the Administrator carries out covered technical assistance in coordination with other Federal agencies providing technical assistance related to water infrastructure.(7)An evaluation of how covered technical assistance supports communities in understanding, identifying, and implementing alternative and cost-effective technologies and features of treatment works that achieve long-term savings and improved outcomes in addressing water quality challenges.(c)ReportUpon the completion of the review conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing—(1)the findings of such review; and(2)any recommendations to improve covered technical assistance.(d)Plan for complianceNot later than 90 days after the Comptroller General submits the report required under subsection (c), and annually thereafter for a period of 5 years, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a plan detailing any actions the Administrator has taken to comply with the recommendations contained in such a report.(e)Covered technical assistance definedIn this section, the term covered technical assistance means a technical assistance authority, initiative, or program of the Environmental Protection Agency that is related to clean water infrastructure.Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3427 RH: Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 231119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3427[Report No. 119–275]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 15, 2025Mr. Taylor introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureSeptember 15, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Figures and Ms. GillenSeptember 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 15, 2025A BILLTo require the Comptroller General of the United States to review all clean water-related technical assistance authorities of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act.2.GAO report on clean water technical assistance(a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall initiate a comprehensive review of all covered technical assistance. (b)RequirementsThe Comptroller General shall include in the review required under subsection (a) the following:(1)A description of all covered technical assistance available to States, Tribes, local governments, and non-governmental organizations, including—(A)the regions and populations that are served through the provision of technical assistance; and(B)a summary of the activities and actions carried out through covered technical assistance during the 5-year period preceding this Act. (2)A comprehensive review of how the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, through the Water Technical Assistance initiative (known as WaterTA initiative), identifies, selects, and partners with technical assistance providers to support communities, including—(A)a description of the criteria, evaluation process, and contracting mechanisms used for selecting such providers;(B)a description of the extent of coordination with State, Tribal, and regional partners in the selection and deployment of such providers;(C)a description of how such providers are matched to meet the needs of local communities, including any pre-engagement scoping activities or community consultations;(D)a description of how such providers identify communities in need of technical assistance, including economically distressed communities, and conduct outreach to such communities;(E)a description of the scope and types of assistance delivered through such initiative; and(F)a list of communities that received technical assistance support through such initiative, including the type and cost of assistance received by each such community and a summary of the outcomes associated with the provision of such assistance.(3)An analysis of any duplication of covered technical assistance available through multiple programs of the Environmental Protection Agency.(4)An evaluation of how the provision of covered technical assistance builds capacity in communities to access other water infrastructure programs carried out by the Administrator.(5)An assessment of the needs of economically distressed communities eligible to receive assistance under a clean water infrastructure program carried out by the Administrator that are not addressed through covered technical assistance.(6)An evaluation of how the Administrator carries out covered technical assistance in coordination with other Federal agencies providing technical assistance related to water infrastructure.(7)An evaluation of how covered technical assistance supports communities in understanding, identifying, and implementing alternative and cost-effective technologies and features of treatment works that achieve long-term savings and improved outcomes in addressing water quality challenges.(c)ReportUpon the completion of the review conducted under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report containing—(1)the findings of such review; and(2)any recommendations to improve covered technical assistance.(d)Plan for complianceNot later than 90 days after the Comptroller General submits the report required under subsection (c), and annually thereafter for a period of 5 years, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a plan detailing any actions the Administrator has taken to comply with the recommendations contained in such a report.(e)Covered technical assistance definedIn this section, the term covered technical assistance means a technical assistance authority, initiative, or program of the Environmental Protection Agency that is related to clean water infrastructure.September 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/15/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 05/16/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. |
| 06/11/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 06/11/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged |
| 06/11/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 61 - 3. |
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-275. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-275. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 231. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4277) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3427. |
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | 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) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4277) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 09/16/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To require the Comptroller General of the United States to review all clean water-related technical assistance authorities of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act |
| Display Title | Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To require the Comptroller General of the United States to review all clean water-related technical assistance authorities of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Environment and Public Works Committee | 09/16/2025 Referred To |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 09/15/2025 Reported By |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 06/11/2025 Markup By |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 06/11/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 05/15/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Environmental Protection
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