Water Resources Technical Assistance Review Act
Introduced May 15, 2025 by Rep. David J. Taylor
The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the technical assistance authority, initiatives, and programs of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that are related to clean water infrastructure.
Among other things, the review must include
a description of the covered technical assistance available to states, tribes, local governments, and nongovernmental organizations, including activities and actions carried out during the previous five years;
a comprehensive review of how the EPA Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA) initiative identifies, selects, and partners with technical assistance providers to support communities; and
Read the full summary on Congress.govSummary by the Congressional Research Service.
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill — it may have passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record individual votes.
- Sep 16, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sep 15, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 15, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4277)
- Sep 15, 2025Passed/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)
- Sep 15, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3427.
- Sep 15, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4277)
- Sep 15, 2025Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Sep 15, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-275.
- Sep 15, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 231.
- Jun 11, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 11, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 61 - 3.
- Jun 11, 2025Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged
- May 16, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- May 15, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- May 15, 2025Introduced in House