Water Technology and Resilience Grant Act of 2025

This Act provides a framework for the federal government to support state-led water technology and resilience initiatives through conditional grants, ensuring that federal funds are used in a manner consistent with enumerated powers and respect for state sovereignty. Section 1. Definitions. 'Eligible project' means a project that (a) involves the development, demonstration, or deployment of water technology that improves water efficiency, quality, or supply resilience, and (b) has a substantial effect on interstate commerce, including but not limited to projects that affect water quality in navigable waters, water supply for interstate markets, or water use in federally regulated industries. Section 2. Grant Program. The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shall establish a competitive grant program to provide financial assistance to states for eligible projects. States may apply for grants on behalf of local governments, utilities, or private entities, and shall ensure that projects comply with state water management laws and priorities. No grant shall be conditioned on the adoption of federal standards beyond the nexus to interstate commerce. Section 3. Conditions. As a condition of receiving funds, each state shall (a) submit a plan describing how the grant will be used to achieve the purposes of this Act, (b) certify that the project does not violate any federal law, and (c) report annually on the use of funds and outcomes. The EPA may withhold funds if a state fails to comply, subject to administrative review and judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act. Section 4. Authorization of Appropriations. There is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, to remain available until expended, from the general fund of the Treasury. Of the amounts appropriated, up to 5% may be used for administrative costs by the EPA.