House vote: H.R. 6422 // March 24, 2026Needed two-thirds to pass
American Water Stewardship Act
Sponsor: Pete Stauber (R-MN)
This bill reauthorizes several water quality protection and restoration programs of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and makes related requirements. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2031 the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the Long Island Sound Partnership program, the Columbia River Basin Restoration Program, the National Estuary Program, and the BEACH Act program. The bill also modifies some of those programs.
Environmental Protection Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 378 | 86.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 32 | 7.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.8% |