This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to expand the Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program to specifically include extreme temperatures as a covered hazard for which water systems can receive federal grants. Currently, the program authorizes funds to address risks from natural hazards and extreme weather events, but the bill explicitly adds extreme temperatures to this list, allowing water systems to use grant money to build infrastructure that can withstand both dangerously hot and cold conditions. The legislation extends the program's funding timeline from 2022-2026 to 2027-2032, providing additional years for implementation. This change affects mid-sized and large drinking water systems across the country that need to adapt their infrastructure to climate-related temperature extremes. The bill was introduced in May 2026 by Senators Rosen, Curtis, and Blunt Rochester and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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