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The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee today passed with a strong bipartisan vote of 17-2. The bill authorizes $38.9 billion for EPA water infrastructure programs over the next five years, and includes $20 billion for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program, $15 billion for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program and $1.85 billion for Sewer Overflow Grants.  Several amendments were adopted during the markup including adding Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, updating EPA affordability guidance, and authorizing a study on the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in waters of the United States. Largely due to the diligence of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ and the WIN Coalition colleagues, the bill does not include any Buy American Provisions. ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ and the Water Infrastructure Network (WIN) Coalition will be working to raise awareness and garner support for passage by the full Senate and will be calling on ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ members to contact their Senators and urge support. This is companion legislation to , which authorized $19.4 billion over five years in of appropriations for wastewater infrastructure projects, including $13.8 billion for the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF).