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WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act
11/27/2024, 7:35 PM
Summary of Bill S 2927
Bill 118 s 2927, also known as the WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve access to clean and reliable water supplies for Native American tribes and tribal communities.
The bill specifically focuses on increasing funding and resources for water infrastructure projects on tribal lands. This includes funding for water conservation, efficiency, and management projects, as well as support for tribal water rights settlements.
Additionally, the WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act aims to enhance tribal involvement in water resource management decisions. It seeks to empower tribes to have a greater say in how water resources are managed and allocated on their lands. Overall, this bill is designed to address the longstanding water challenges faced by many Native American tribes and to ensure that they have access to safe and sustainable water supplies. It reflects a commitment to supporting tribal sovereignty and self-determination in water resource management.
The bill specifically focuses on increasing funding and resources for water infrastructure projects on tribal lands. This includes funding for water conservation, efficiency, and management projects, as well as support for tribal water rights settlements.
Additionally, the WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act aims to enhance tribal involvement in water resource management decisions. It seeks to empower tribes to have a greater say in how water resources are managed and allocated on their lands. Overall, this bill is designed to address the longstanding water challenges faced by many Native American tribes and to ensure that they have access to safe and sustainable water supplies. It reflects a commitment to supporting tribal sovereignty and self-determination in water resource management.
Congressional Summary of S 2927
WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act
This bill allows the Bureau of Reclamation to reduce or waive the nonfederal cost share of WaterSMART grants for Indian tribes if paying that cost share would result in a financial hardship for the tribe. (WaterSMART grants support projects related to water conservation and water use efficiency.)
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Current Status of Bill S 2927
Bill S 2927 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 26, 2023. Bill S 2927 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 26, 2023. Bill S 2927's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 593. as of November 21, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2927
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2927
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2927
WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act
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.
WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act
Comments

Matheo King
41,751
1 year ago
I support this bill for providing tribes with access to water resources. What are the long term effects?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2927
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