Extra money set aside by the government to help people cover their water bill, during the pandemic officially expires at the end of March. However, a new bill was just introduced in the Senate that aims to make that assistance permanent, nationwide. The first-ever national water assistance program went into effect at the height of COVID. Congress approved around a billion dollars and it helped more than a million families keep the water on. That's why Senator Alex Padilla is suggesting the federal government continue to help. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/working-for-you/proposed-bill-federal-assistance-help-pay-water-bill/509-953e257e-81ce-4625-b45c-34f042490da7