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S. 2927

Introduced

WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act

Introduced 9/26/2023•118th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 593.

11/21/2024 • Senate

Summary

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.)

Introduced in Senate • 9/26/2023

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Topics & Subjects

Federal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsWater resources fundingWater use and supply

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

3
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Sponsor

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Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

Democrat • NM

Sponsored 9/26/2023

Cosponsors (2)

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

September 26, 2023

Committee Review

September 11, 2024

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-405.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate11/21/2024
Introduced in Senate9/26/2023

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors2