Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation, known as the Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act, directs the Comptroller General of the United States to undertake a comprehensive review of all technical assistance authorities, initiatives, and programs of the Environmental Protection Agency related to clean water infrastructure. This review must be initiated within one year of the Act's enactment and aims to provide a detailed understanding of the EPA's efforts in this area. The review will specifically examine the EPA's Water Technical Assistance initiative (WaterTA) , detailing how providers are selected, coordinated with partners, and matched to community needs, including outreach to economically distressed communities. It will also describe the types and costs of assistance delivered and the outcomes achieved. Furthermore, the Comptroller General will analyze potential duplication among EPA programs, evaluate how technical assistance builds community capacity, and assess any unmet needs of economically distressed communities. Upon completion, the Comptroller General must submit a report to relevant congressional committees, outlining the findings of the review and providing recommendations for improvement. Subsequently, the EPA Administrator is required to submit a plan within 90 days, and annually for five years, detailing actions taken to comply with these recommendations. This ensures accountability and continuous improvement in the provision of clean water technical assistance.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 61 - 3.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 231.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-275.
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4277)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4277-4278: 1)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3427.
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)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4277: 1)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4277)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 61 - 3.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 231.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-275.
Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4277)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4277-4278: 1)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3427.
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)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4277: 1)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4277)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environmental Protection
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operationsWater qualityWater use and supply
Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act
USA119th CongressHR-3427| House
| Updated: 9/16/2025
This legislation, known as the Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act, directs the Comptroller General of the United States to undertake a comprehensive review of all technical assistance authorities, initiatives, and programs of the Environmental Protection Agency related to clean water infrastructure. This review must be initiated within one year of the Act's enactment and aims to provide a detailed understanding of the EPA's efforts in this area. The review will specifically examine the EPA's Water Technical Assistance initiative (WaterTA) , detailing how providers are selected, coordinated with partners, and matched to community needs, including outreach to economically distressed communities. It will also describe the types and costs of assistance delivered and the outcomes achieved. Furthermore, the Comptroller General will analyze potential duplication among EPA programs, evaluate how technical assistance builds community capacity, and assess any unmet needs of economically distressed communities. Upon completion, the Comptroller General must submit a report to relevant congressional committees, outlining the findings of the review and providing recommendations for improvement. Subsequently, the EPA Administrator is required to submit a plan within 90 days, and annually for five years, detailing actions taken to comply with these recommendations. This ensures accountability and continuous improvement in the provision of clean water technical assistance.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
Environmental Protection
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operationsWater qualityWater use and supply