HB 2424

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 29, 2025

An Act Creating the Department of Water Resources, Defining Its Powers and Functions

In plain language

The proposal would create a new Department of Water Resources to coordinate, protect, and manage the Philippines’ water supply, set policies, and oversee related services such as sanitation and flood control.

Environment and Natural ResourcesPublic Works and Infrastructure

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Author · Representative

Carmelo Lazatin
RepresentativePampanga, 1st District
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HB 811· Filed Jul 1, 2025
An Act Creating the Department of Water Resources, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Substituted by HB06789Rep. Lordan G. Suan
SB 83· Filed Jul 3, 2025
Department of Water Resources Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Raffy T. Tulfo
SB 145· Filed Jul 7, 2025
National Water Resources Management Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri
SB 1475· Filed Nov 3, 2025
Department of Water Resources Management Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Jv Ejercito
HB 1685· Filed Jul 9, 2025
An Act Creating the Department of Water, Irrigation, Sewage and Sanitation Resource Management, Defining Its Powers and Functions, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Substituted by HB06789Rep. Keith Micah "Atty. Mike" D.l. Tan

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HB02424 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch