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Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2369| Senate 
| Updated: 7/15/2021
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (3)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2021 This bill provides funding for and expands access to water resources for Native communities (i.e., Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian communities). First, the bill provides funding for the Indian Health Service to (1) plan, design, construct, modernize, improve, and renovate water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities; (2) provide technical assistance; and (3) operate and maintain water facilities that serve Native communities. Next, the bill provides funding for the Department of Agriculture to provide water and wastewater facility grants to eligible entities (e.g., Native communities) that have residents facing significant health risks due to inadequate water supply systems. An eligible entity shall not be required to provide a matching contribution in order to receive a grant. In addition, the bill reauthorizes through FY2031 the Bureau of Reclamation's Rural Water Supply Program. Further, the bill provides funding for and establishes a grant program for tribal clean water access projects. It also provides funding for the Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program. The bill also provides funding for the Environmental Protection Agency to provide grants to Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages for drinking water and clean water.
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Timeline
Jul 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
May 12, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7632
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • July 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • May 12, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7632
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7632: Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2022
AppropriationsDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of the InteriorEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Executive agency funding and structureGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth programs administration and fundingIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsMinority healthRural conditions and developmentSolid waste and recyclingState and local financeWater qualityWater resources fundingWater use and supply

Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2369| Senate 
| Updated: 7/15/2021
Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2021 This bill provides funding for and expands access to water resources for Native communities (i.e., Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian communities). First, the bill provides funding for the Indian Health Service to (1) plan, design, construct, modernize, improve, and renovate water, sewer, and solid waste sanitation facilities; (2) provide technical assistance; and (3) operate and maintain water facilities that serve Native communities. Next, the bill provides funding for the Department of Agriculture to provide water and wastewater facility grants to eligible entities (e.g., Native communities) that have residents facing significant health risks due to inadequate water supply systems. An eligible entity shall not be required to provide a matching contribution in order to receive a grant. In addition, the bill reauthorizes through FY2031 the Bureau of Reclamation's Rural Water Supply Program. Further, the bill provides funding for and establishes a grant program for tribal clean water access projects. It also provides funding for the Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program. The bill also provides funding for the Environmental Protection Agency to provide grants to Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages for drinking water and clean water.
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Timeline
Jul 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
May 12, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7632
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • July 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • May 12, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7632
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (3)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7632: Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of the InteriorEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Executive agency funding and structureGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth programs administration and fundingIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsMinority healthRural conditions and developmentSolid waste and recyclingState and local financeWater qualityWater resources fundingWater use and supply