H.R. 2401: Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act of 2025
H.R. 2401 status: Referred.
What this bill does
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Bill summary
AI SummaryThe bill provides a statutory framework for interagency cooperation on urban water projects, formalizing an existing partnership across 15 federal agencies with a dedicated authorization of $50 million over five years.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Codifies federal support for urban watershed restoration
- Improves interagency efficiency on environmental projects
Risks
- Dependent on annual Congressional appropriations
- Limited regulatory power over non-federal pollution sources
Economy
Benefits
- Promotes urban revitalization and water-related recreation
- Leverages federal and non-federal funding for local projects
Risks
- Program scale ($10M/year) is small relative to national infrastructure needs
Society
Benefits
- Prioritizes engagement with economically distressed communities
- Supports community-based capacity building and education
Risks
- Success hinges on local stakeholder engagement capacity
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Bureaucratic friction may arise from coordinating across 15 different federal departments
Program is subject to the availability of annual appropriations
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