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Water Quality Improvement Bill
Recent Bills/Water Quality Improvement Bill

Water Quality Improvement Bill

IntroducedJune 11, 2025
Passed House8 months ago
Intro
House
Senate
Pres
In Senate committee
Environmental ProtectionSeashores and lakeshoresMarine pollutionWater qualityNavigation, waterways, harborsSolid waste and recyclingFarmland
Why This Matters

The PERMIT Act aims to improve water quality regulations and make the permitting process for water projects more efficient. This is important for protecting public health and the environment while supporting infrastructure development.

If you live near water bodies, this bill could lead to better water quality and faster infrastructure projects in your area.
Who this affects
State governments · Environmental agencies · Communities
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill changes how states set water quality standards to ensure they are cost-effective.
  2. 2It requires the use of available treatment technologies when developing water quality criteria.
  3. 3The bill aims to make water quality permits easier to obtain and understand.
  4. 4It includes measures to reduce delays in the permitting process for water projects.
  5. 5The bill also addresses the safety of forests and wildland firefighters.
Read the detailed summary

Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act or the PERMIT Act This bill limits the scope of the Clean Water Act by redefining navigable waters to exclude (1) waste treatment systems, (2) ephemeral features that flow only in direct response to precipitation, (3) prior converted cropland, (4) groundwater, or (5) any other features determined to be excluded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Intro
House
Senate
Pres
IntroducedJun 11, 2025
Sponsors
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HouseDec 11, 2025
SenateCurrent

In Senate committee

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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