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HR 4043118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to make the District of Columbia eligible for certain wastewater infrastructure grants, and for other purposes.

Policy Area: Environmental Protection
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Nov 18, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 18, 2024

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 732.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 4043 from the 118th Congress, proposes an amendment to the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to make the District of Columbia eligible for certain wastewater infrastructure grants. The bill aims to expand the scope of grant eligibility to include the District of Columbia, potentially facilitating improvements in wastewater infrastructure within the district. The bill was placed on the Union Calendar but ultimately failed or expired without enactment. No full text or detailed summary is available in the source data.

Bottom Line

H.R. 4043 sought to extend wastewater infrastructure grant eligibility to the District of Columbia under the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act but did not pass before expiring.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • Amends the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to include the District of Columbia as eligible for certain wastewater infrastructure grants.
  • The bill was introduced in the House and placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 732.
  • The bill status is recorded as failed or expired, indicating it did not become law.
Who Benefits?

['District of Columbia government and residents', 'Wastewater infrastructure projects and contractors within the District of Columbia', 'Environmental protection agencies involved in wastewater management']

Potential Concerns

["The bill's failure to pass means the District of Columbia remains ineligible for these specific grants, potentially delaying infrastructure improvements.", 'No detailed cost or funding mechanism information is available, which could affect budgeting and implementation planning.', 'Lack of available full text limits assessment of oversight or enforcement provisions.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced during the 118th Congress and placed on the Union Calendar, a procedural step for bills eligible for floor consideration. However, it did not advance to passage and is recorded as failed or expired. The bill relates to environmental protection policy, specifically wastewater infrastructure funding, and reflects ongoing legislative efforts to address infrastructure needs in the District of Columbia.

Hidden Impact Review

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential increase in wastewater infrastructure projects in the District of Columbia if similar legislation passes in the future.', 'Possible influence on other jurisdictions seeking expanded eligibility for environmental infrastructure grants.', 'Improved environmental outcomes in the District of Columbia through enhanced wastewater management if funding becomes available.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits comprehensive analysis. The bill's failure to pass means no immediate changes occurred. Transparency would be improved by providing full legislative text and detailed summaries to better assess implementation, funding, and oversight implications.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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