The Water Crisis Prevention Act of 2025 directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review what federal disaster aid is currently available to states, cities, individuals, and small businesses when water infrastructure fails—such as from water main breaks—regardless of whether an emergency has been formally declared. Within six months of the bill's passage, the GAO must complete this review and report its findings to Congress along with recommendations on how federal agencies and states can better identify areas vulnerable to water infrastructure disasters and what new federal funding Congress might provide to prevent or reduce these crises. The bill addresses a gap in disaster preparedness by examining both the existing financial assistance available and opportunities to strengthen the nation's aging water systems before disasters occur. No specific funding amounts are authorized in the legislation; instead, it seeks to lay the groundwork for future congressional action based on the GAO's findings.
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