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WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act
12/15/2023, 3:59 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4356
The WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4356, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. This bill aims to improve access to water resources for Native American tribes and tribal organizations.
The main provisions of the bill include establishing a grant program within the Department of the Interior to provide funding for water infrastructure projects on tribal lands. These projects may include water conservation, water recycling, and water reuse initiatives. The bill also seeks to increase tribal participation in the development and management of water resources.
Additionally, the WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act aims to promote collaboration between tribes, federal agencies, and other stakeholders to address water challenges facing tribal communities. This includes improving water quality, increasing water supply reliability, and enhancing water infrastructure on tribal lands. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to support tribal sovereignty and self-determination in managing water resources, while also addressing the unique water challenges faced by Native American tribes.
The main provisions of the bill include establishing a grant program within the Department of the Interior to provide funding for water infrastructure projects on tribal lands. These projects may include water conservation, water recycling, and water reuse initiatives. The bill also seeks to increase tribal participation in the development and management of water resources.
Additionally, the WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act aims to promote collaboration between tribes, federal agencies, and other stakeholders to address water challenges facing tribal communities. This includes improving water quality, increasing water supply reliability, and enhancing water infrastructure on tribal lands. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to support tribal sovereignty and self-determination in managing water resources, while also addressing the unique water challenges faced by Native American tribes.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4356
Bill HR 4356 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2023. Bill HR 4356 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 23, 2023. Bill HR 4356's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of June 23, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4356
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
12Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4356
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4356
WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act
WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act
To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to increase Tribal access to water conservation and efficiency grants, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4356
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