Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2023
United States118th CongressHR-4746House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 19, 2023
Summary
Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2023 This bill expands access to water resources for Native communities (i.e., Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian communities). Specifically, the bill allows the Department of Agriculture to make or insure loans and make grants to eligible entities (e.g., Native communities) for technical assistance to develop, use, and control water. Additionally, the bill allows the Indian Health Service to (1) provide and maintain essential sanitation facilities to community structures (e.g., schools, hospitals, and tribal offices), (2) provide technical assistance, and (3) provide financial assistance to operate and maintain water facilities that serve Native communities. The bill also increases the authorization of appropriations for the Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program through FY2028.
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Timeline
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S-2385: Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2023Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-416.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
House of Representatives
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
House of Representatives
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
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