Bill · H.R. 4377· House(119-HR-4377)
Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/14/2025
- Last activity
- 7/14/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Neguse
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025 aims to provide reliable, clean, and drinkable water on Tribal lands. This legislation addresses significant water access problems facing many communities on Tribal lands and the Native Hawaiian Community. It authorizes funding through the Department of Agriculture's Rural Development for water and waste services. The bill also authorizes significant funding through the Indian Health Service for sanitation facilities and the operation of water systems. Additionally, it provides for technical assistance to help Tribal and Native Hawaiian organizations develop water infrastructure. Finally, it includes funding for the Bureau of Reclamation's Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+10
The bill provides massive funding specifically to improve water and sanitation access for Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian communities.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
The bill funds sanitation and water infrastructure which are critical to the health and life of Tribal community members.
Does this invest in rural communities?+7
The bill provides significant funding for water and waste infrastructure specifically within Tribal lands.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to essential water services: The bill targets the issue where nearly half of all households on Tribal lands lack access to reliable water or basic sanitation (Section 2, Paragraph 3).
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Improved water infrastructure for Native Hawaiian Communities: The bill amends existing law to include Native Hawaiian organizations in water and waste service funding (Section 4, Subsection a).
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Financial support for water and waste facilities: The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to make loans and grants for the development, use, and control of water systems (Section 4, Subsection c, Paragraph 1).
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Relief from financial matching requirements: Funding provided under this act does not require any matching contribution that might otherwise be required by law (Section 4, Subsection e).
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Expanded sanitation facility coverage: The definition of "Indian homes, communities, and lands" is expanded to include essential community structures like schools, hospitals, clinics, and Tribal offices (Section 5, Subsection b, Paragraph 1).
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Support for long-term facility maintenance: The Indian Health Service is authorized to provide financial assistance for the operation and maintenance of drinking water and sanitation facilities (Section 5, Subsection d, Paragraph 1).
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Technical expertise assistance: Funding is provided for technical assistance to help organizations develop the managerial, financial, and regulatory frameworks necessary for self-sustaining utilities (Section 2, Paragraph 9; Section 4, Subsection b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+10Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Children+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+7Improves Environmental Protections+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+8
- 7/14/2025
- 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.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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