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US S2927

US S2927
WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act


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Introduced
09/26/2023
In Committee
11/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to increase Tribal access to water conservation and efficiency grants, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act, amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to allow the Secretary of the Interior to reduce or waive the non-federal share of the cost of water management improvements for Indian tribes if the Secretary determines that the contribution of the non-federal share would result in a financial hardship for the tribe. This provision aims to increase tribal access to water conservation and efficiency grants under the WaterSMART (Sustaining and Managing America's Resources for Tomorrow) program.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 593. (on 11/21/2024)

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