The U.S. House passed President Donald Trump’s spending bill on July 3, 2025, that includes tax cuts and cuts to Medicaid and various other programs. The bill now goes to the President to be signed. Initial estimates suggest the bill would add roughly $3 trillion to the national debt.

Mentions of ‘water’ in the bill
Mentions of water within the bill, as it pertains to the industry, are few and far between. The bill includes funding for a source water protection program and a watershed protection program. Direct mentions of water include:

Grassroots Source Water Protection Program
This joint project will see $1,000,000 in funding beginning in FY2026 and will remain available until expended, according to the bill text. The program is designed to help prevent pollution of surface and groundwater used as the primary source of drinking water by rural residents.

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