Four U.S. Representatives have introduced a bill ensuring that state and local grants for septic repairs are not taxable income, reported multiple media outlets. Three Florida Republicans, Greg Steube, Aaron Bean, and Gus Bilirakis, and New York Democrat Tom Suozzi introduced the SEPTIC Act: Septic Exclusion for Property Owners through Tax-free Infrastructure Compensation Act.About 2.6 million households rely on septic systems in Florida; that’s 12% of the nation’s septic systems. In a news release, Rep. Steube said families shouldn’t be taxed for making critical updates to septic systems. “Failing septic systems pose a serious risk to our water supply and public
