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Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7530| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Donald G. Davis

Donald G. Davis

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide additional financial support for rural water, wastewater, and waste disposal systems. It authorizes the Secretary to offer new assistance, including grants, zero percent interest loans, or one percent interest loans , to eligible rural facilities. The legislation also allows for the modification of existing financial obligations, enabling the Secretary to forgive principal or interest, or modify terms of outstanding loans, and to refinance other loans for eligible purposes. This assistance is primarily directed at ensuring these systems can maintain public health, safety, or order. Additionally, the bill targets financial hardships for entities in disadvantaged or economically distressed areas, requiring the Secretary to establish specific criteria, such as a residential indicator of affordable water services, to determine eligibility for this aid.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7985
Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-895
Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2021
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-783
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7985
    Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-895
    Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2021


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-783
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • S 119-783: Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2025

Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7530| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide additional financial support for rural water, wastewater, and waste disposal systems. It authorizes the Secretary to offer new assistance, including grants, zero percent interest loans, or one percent interest loans , to eligible rural facilities. The legislation also allows for the modification of existing financial obligations, enabling the Secretary to forgive principal or interest, or modify terms of outstanding loans, and to refinance other loans for eligible purposes. This assistance is primarily directed at ensuring these systems can maintain public health, safety, or order. Additionally, the bill targets financial hardships for entities in disadvantaged or economically distressed areas, requiring the Secretary to establish specific criteria, such as a residential indicator of affordable water services, to determine eligibility for this aid.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7985
Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-895
Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2021
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-783
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7985
    Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-895
    Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2021


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-783
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Donald G. Davis

Donald G. Davis

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • S 119-783: Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted