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Western Tribal Water Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4381| Senate 
| Updated: 4/23/2026
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to reauthorize and expand the Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program, addressing significant water infrastructure needs faced by Indian Tribes, particularly in the Upper Colorado River Basin, where over $100 million in improvements are required. It specifically expands program eligibility to include 10 projects within the Upper Colorado River Basin, ensuring more communities, like the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, can access critical funding for drinking water infrastructure. The legislation further provides for the reauthorization of appropriations for the program, allocating $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028, ensuring continued financial support for improving drinking water supplies and other essential water services for Indian Tribes across the Western United States.
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Timeline
Apr 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8461
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • April 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8461
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8461: Western Tribal Water Act of 2026

Western Tribal Water Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4381| Senate 
| Updated: 4/23/2026
This bill seeks to reauthorize and expand the Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program, addressing significant water infrastructure needs faced by Indian Tribes, particularly in the Upper Colorado River Basin, where over $100 million in improvements are required. It specifically expands program eligibility to include 10 projects within the Upper Colorado River Basin, ensuring more communities, like the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, can access critical funding for drinking water infrastructure. The legislation further provides for the reauthorization of appropriations for the program, allocating $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028, ensuring continued financial support for improving drinking water supplies and other essential water services for Indian Tribes across the Western United States.
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Timeline
Apr 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8461
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • April 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8461
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8461: Western Tribal Water Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted