Bill · S. 3620· Senate(119-S-3620)
Emergency Rural Water Response Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 1/13/2026
- Last activity
- 1/13/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Adam Schiff
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Emergency Rural Water Response Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. The primary goal is to expand eligibility for grants related to emergency water assistance. Specifically, it aims to include associated uses for water resources infrastructure. This includes facilities for potable water, wastewater, storm drainage, or solid waste. Additionally, the bill proposes an increase to a specific numerical threshold within the existing act.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill increases grant thresholds and expands eligibility specifically for rural water and waste infrastructure.
Does this invest in rural communities?+5
The bill directly invests in the water and waste infrastructure necessary for rural community development.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Improved water and waste infrastructure provides essential services to low-income rural households.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Infrastructure Support: The bill adds provisions for water resources infrastructure, such as facilities for potable water, wastewater, storm drainage, or solid waste. This could help communities manage essential water and waste needs (Section 2, subsection (d)(1)).
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Increased Grant Threshold: By striking "10,000" and inserting "35,000," the bill increases a specific limit within the existing law (Section 2, subsection (e)(1)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts 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 Rural Residents+5Good For Farmers+3Good For Low Income Households+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 1/13/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Jon HustedRepublican · Ohio