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S 4096 · 119th Congress

A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to rural decentralized water systems grants.

Introduced
2026-03-12
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1
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What This Bill Does

This bill proposes changes to a program that provides money to help rural communities get better water systems. Specifically, it would update the rules for grants that support decentralized water systems, which are smaller, local water treatment and distribution systems. The goal is to make it easier for these rural areas to access funding for their water infrastructure needs. It aims to improve how these grants are given out and used to ensure clean and reliable water.

Impact on Everyday Americans

This bill could help many rural Americans by making it easier for their communities to get funding for clean water. Families, seniors, and children living in rural areas might see improvements in their tap water quality and reliability. If successful, this could lead to healthier living conditions and reduce the burden on low-income households that might otherwise struggle with inadequate water access. It aims to expand the reach and effectiveness of public programs designed to provide essential water services to underserved communities.

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