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DemocratBill · H.R. 9313· House(119-HR-9313)

Water Access Act

Rep. Dingell
Age: 73 years
Michigan
Introduced
6/15/2026
Last activity
6/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Sponsored by
Debbie Dingell
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
Water Resources Development
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Water Access Act," aims to provide funding for water assistance. It proposes to appropriate $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2027. The money is intended for the low-income household water assistance program. This program falls under section 2912 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The funds are to be appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Yes· 3 of 13

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7

    The appropriation directly funds the low-income household water assistance program.

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5

    The water assistance program provides critical support for low-income households including those in Native American communities.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5

    Providing water assistance helps ensure access to essential resources necessary for health.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill increases government spending by appropriating $500,000,000 for water assistance.