H.R. 5833 modifies federal water pollution control programs to help make wastewater and stormwater treatment more affordable for households and communities. The bill amends the Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund program to increase the amount of financial assistance (subsidies) that states can provide to help ratepayers maintain access to treatment services. Under the new rules, states can use up to 50 percent of their annual federal water grants—or their historical 10-year average of state funding contributions, whichever is greater—to provide subsidies, with a minimum requirement of 20 percent if sufficient applications exist. The bill specifically targets assistance to help lower-income households keep their water bills affordable, while clarifying that loans at zero percent interest or higher do not count as subsidies under this program. The legislation was introduced in October 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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