HB10596: Safe Water for Schools Act of 2026

What the bill says

To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize the drinking water fountain replacement for schools grant program, and for other purposes.

From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:

A BILL To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize the drinking water fountain replacement for schools grant program, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Water for Schools Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Drinking water fountain replacement for schools Section 1465(d) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300j-25 ) is amended by striking $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2021 and inserting $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2029 .

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Sponsors

• Nellie Pou (D, HD-009) · primary sponsor
• Norton, Eleanor (D, HD-000)
• Terri Sewell (D, HD-007)
• Sylvia Garcia (D, HD-029)
• Hernández Rivera, Pablo José (D, HD-000)
• Adelita Grijalva (D, HD-007)
• Eugene Vindman (D, HD-007)

Latest actions

1. September 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2. September 24, 2026: Introduced in House

Common questions

What is HB10596?

HB10596 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Safe Water for Schools Act of 2026.

What does HB10596 do?

In its own words: To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize the drinking water fountain replacement for schools grant program, and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB10596?

In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (September 24, 2026).

Who sponsored HB10596?

Nellie Pou (D, HD-009), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB10596?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10596