To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain technology investments eligible for additional subsidization, and for other purposes.

Summary

Expands what states and local water programs can pay for with additional subsidization under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The change explicitly allows funds to be used for processes, materials, techniques, and technologies — including asset-management software, operational-analysis tools, and advanced digital construction management systems — aimed at improving water and energy efficiency, reducing stormwater runoff, and supporting sustainably planned, cost‑effective projects. The change helps utilities, local governments, and project sponsors use subsidy dollars for digital tools and modern practices that lower life-cycle costs and improve environmental outcomes, without creating a new funding stream or changing tax policy.

• Expands eligible uses of additional subsidization under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to include certain tools, techniques, and technologies.
• Specifically permits asset-management software, operational-analysis software, and advanced digital construction management systems as allowable costs.
• Targets activities that improve water and energy efficiency, reduce stormwater runoff, and support sustainable, cost‑effective project planning and construction.
• Applies to funds already available through subsidy authority; it does not appropriate new federal money.
• Requires state revolving fund programs to update guidance and funding decisions to implement the change.
• Likely benefits local governments, water utilities, and small or rural communities by enabling investments that lower long‑term costs.
• May increase demand for limited subsidy dollars, so states will prioritize which projects receive subsidization.