118th Congress Native Americans
S. 2385: Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2023
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Summary
This bill expands access to water resources for Native communities (i.e., Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian communities).
Specifically, the bill allows the Department of Agriculture to make or insure loans and make grants to eligible entities (e.g., Native communities) for technical assistance to develop, use, and control water.
Additionally, the bill allows the Indian Health Service to (1) provide and maintain essential sanitation facilities to community structures (e.g., schools, hospitals, and tribal offices), (2) provide technical assistance, and (3) provide financial assistance to operate and maintain water facilities that serve Native communities.The bill also increases the authorization of appropriations for the Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program through FY2028.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- John Hickenlooper D-COOriginal
- Martin Heinrich D-NMOriginal
- Angus King I-MEOriginal
- Alejandro Padilla D-CAOriginal
- Bernard Sanders I-VTOriginal
- Ron Wyden D-OROriginal
- Elizabeth Warren D-MAOriginal
- Edward Markey D-MA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Michael Bennet SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Michael Bennet.
Show the full action history (3 actions)
- Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-416.
- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.