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This bill, the Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025, aims to address the critical water infrastructure needs of Native American Tribes and Native Hawaiian Communities by providing comprehensive funding and support for clean water access. The bill recognizes that nearly half of households on Tribal lands lack reliable water sources and basic sanitation, which is a violation of the federal government's trust responsibility to these communities. It authorizes significant funding across multiple federal agencies, including $100 million annually through the Department of Agriculture for water and waste facility loans and grants, $500 million annually through the Indian Health Service for sanitation facility construction, and $18 million annually for the Bureau of Reclamation's Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program. The bill also provides funds for technical assistance to help Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations access funding, develop utility management capabilities, and improve water infrastructure. Additionally, it expands the definition of eligible facilities to include community structures essential to Tribal life, such as schools, hospitals, and Tribal offices. The legislation aims to ensure that all Tribal lands receive safe and adequate water supply systems by offering financial support, removing traditional matching contribution requirements, and prioritizing the most critical infrastructure needs, with a commitment to long-term maintenance and support of water infrastructure projects.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4377/all-info