Dear john,

Today, I introduced the bipartisan Water Infrastructure Enhancement Act of 2023. This legislation creates a grant program within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for public water system infrastructure improvements.

The grant program would fund upgrades and new installations to every facet of public water systems, including water treatment facilities and distribution pipes. This program will build on the historic investments made in our nation’s water infrastructure by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. The bill also requires that at least 50% of funds be used in rural areas, and no less than 15% be used in historically disadvantaged communities or areas with a persistent poverty rate of 20% or higher.

The Water Infrastructure Enhancement Act of 2023 provides the essential investment needed to improve our nation’s water infrastructure, particularly in rural and underserved communities. South Texas needs better water infrastructure, and I am committed to making that happen. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House to ensure safe and reliable water for Americans, no matter their ZIP code.

For more information on the Water Infrastructure Enhancement Act of 2023, please click here.