H.R. 4816 would require that federal funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act be distributed as forgivable loans or outright grants to help disadvantaged communities replace lead service lines in their drinking water systems. Lead service lines are pipes that can contaminate drinking water with toxic lead, posing serious health risks especially to children. Currently, these funds flow through state revolving loan programs that typically require repayment, which can be a burden for low-income communities. This bill would change that requirement, ensuring that disadvantaged communities receive the money either as grants they don't have to repay or as forgivable loans that can be forgiven over time. The bill applies to all funds designated for lead service line replacement projects under the 2021 infrastructure law and covers related planning and design work.
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