Supporting the Water Access & Affordability Act
Everyone depends on water - but one in seven people are struggling to afford their water bills in the U.S. In April, Representatives Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the Water Access and Affordability Act. This legislation would establish a permanent federal low-income drinking water assistance program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Take action today: ask your Representative in Congress to co-sponsor this important piece of legislation.
This bill has been endorsed by several organizations within the Water Equity and Climate Resilience (WECR) Caucus. The WECR Caucus, anchored by PolicyLink, is a national network of ~80 frontline leaders and allies advancing policies and community solutions at the intersection of water, climate, and justice. Learn more at climatewaterequity.org.