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Local Water Protection Act

Introduced February 4, 2026Last action March 20, 2026
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Plain English Summary

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Local Water Protection Act – Plain-English Summary

The Local Water Protection Act is a bill that has passed through the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and is now awaiting a full vote in the House of Representatives. Based on its title and the committee that handled it, the bill appears to be focused on protecting local water resources, though no official detailed description has been provided. The bill's placement on the Union Calendar indicates it involves matters related to government spending or revenue in some way.

Because this bill was reviewed by the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, it likely deals with issues such as clean water standards, water infrastructure, or protecting local communities' authority over their own water systems. Bills of this type often address how federal, state, and local governments share responsibility for managing and safeguarding drinking water, rivers, lakes, or other water sources.

Who might be affected: Depending on the bill's specific details, it could affect local governments, water utilities, environmental agencies, and everyday residents who rely on local water systems. It may give local or state authorities more control over water protection decisions, or it could direct federal resources toward local water-related projects.

> ⚠️ Note: Because no official bill text or description was provided, this summary is based on the bill's title and legislative history. For the most accurate and complete information, readers are encouraged to look up the full bill text at Congress.gov or review House Report 119-566.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 487.

March 20, 2026

Sponsor

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Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]DMI

Committees

Transportation and InfrastructureWater Resources and EnvironmentWater Resources and Environment Discharged

Legislative History

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 487.

Mar 20, 2026

Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-566.

Mar 20, 2026

Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-566.

Mar 20, 2026

Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged

Feb 11, 2026

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Feb 11, 2026

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Feb 11, 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Feb 5, 2026

Introduced in House

Feb 4, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Feb 4, 2026

Introduced in House

Feb 4, 2026