H.R. 5072: Water Crisis Prevention Act of 2025

The Water Crisis Prevention Act of 2025 aims to address issues related to failures in water infrastructure in the United States. Specifically, it establishes the following key components:

Review of Water Infrastructure Funding

Within six months after the bill is enacted, the Comptroller General of the United States is required to conduct a thorough review. This review will focus on:

• Existing funding available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for states, localities, individuals, and small businesses that may be affected by water infrastructure failures, such as water main breaks.
• Evaluating these funding options in scenarios where an emergency declaration has been made as well as situations where no emergency declaration is in place.

Reporting Results

After completing the review, the Comptroller General will submit a report to Congress, which will include:

• Recommendations for federal entities to collaborate with states to identify regions that are at high risk for future disasters caused by failures in water infrastructure.
• Suggestions on how Congress could potentially allocate funding to address and mitigate risks associated with water infrastructure that is most vulnerable to failure.

Objectives of the Bill

The overarching goals of this bill are to enhance the understanding of the current support mechanisms available following water infrastructure failures, pinpoint areas that require immediate attention or are at risk, and to propose funding solutions for prevention and mitigation efforts. This aims to improve the resilience of water systems in the United States and minimize risks related to water crises.

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