Bill · S. 4096· Senate(119-S-4096)
A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to rural decentralized water systems grants.
- Introduced
- 3/12/2026
- Last activity
- 3/12/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act regarding rural decentralized water systems grants. It modifies how the Secretary provides grants to private nonprofit organizations. These nonprofits use the funds to provide subgrants and loans to individuals for constructing, refurbishing, or servicing household water wells and wastewater systems. The bill updates income thresholds for receiving these funds and increases certain amounts. It also extends a specific deadline to the year 2031.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill increases and extends funding availability for household water and wastewater systems in rural areas.
Does this invest in rural communities?+5
The bill extends the deadline for rural decentralized water and wastewater system grants to 2031 and increases subgrant amounts.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The bill increases the cap on subgrants for water systems to $20,000 and allows for performance warranty coverage for households.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Funding for Wastewater Systems: A subgrant for an individually owned household decentralized wastewater system may now include additional funding to cover a performance warranty for at least 5 years (Section 1, subsection (b)(2)(B)(5)).
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Higher Financial Limits: The bill increases a specific amount from $15,000 to $20,000 (Section 1, subsection (b)(2)(A)).
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Extended Program Duration: The amendment changes a date from 2023 to 2031 (Section 1, subsection (b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned 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 Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 3/12/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia