# Representatives Propose $10B PFAS Water Funding

On October 22, 2026, Representatives Laura Gillen and Brian Fitzpatrick introduced the bipartisan Protect Clean Water Act (H.R. 10869), which would authorize $10 billion over FY2027–FY2031 for PFAS and other emerging-contaminant remediation through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds. The proposal is authorization only—not an appropriation or an active solicitation—and follows the expiration of the prior $5 billion IIJA allocation on September 30, 2026. If enacted and funded, states would administer the funding, with at least 25% reserved for small or disadvantaged communities.

- Water utilities, municipalities, and treatment contractors can use the proposal to inform potential PFAS treatment and infrastructure project pipelines, but should not treat it as currently available funding.
- The bill is before the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce; its progress and any eventual funding or implementation details will determine whether and when procurement opportunities emerge.
- If enacted and funded, the state revolving-fund channel and community set-aside could shape project eligibility and demand for treatment technologies and related infrastructure services.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Policy, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. House of Representatives
- U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

### Key Quotes
> Providing $10 billion over five years in federal funding for water contaminant remediation, including PFAS, represents an important step toward helping communities address emerging contaminants and make necessary investments to protect their water supplies.
> — Francis Murray, Mayor of Rockville Centre

> The State Revolving Funds are proven, effective tools for delivering critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects, while also prioritizing water affordability.
> — Kyle England, Chair, Clean Water Construction Coalition

### Sources
- [Rep. Gillen Introduces Bipartisan Bill with Local Mayors and Advocates to Fund PFAS Cleanup and Reduce Water Utility Costs for Long Islanders | Representative Laura Gillen](https://gillen.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-gillen-introduces-bipartisan-bill-local-mayors-and-advocates-fund-pfas) - Gillen House
- [$10B for PFAS removal proposed in bipartisan House bill](https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/10b-pfas-removal-proposed-bipartisan-142425451.html) - Yahoo
- [Bipartisan bill would authorise US$10 billion for PFAS removal in water and wastewater – Smart Water Magazine](https://smartwatermagazine.com/news/smart-water-magazine/bipartisan-bill-would-authorise-us10-billion-for-pfas-removal-in-water-and-wastewater) - Smart Water Magazine