Water Infrastructure Assistance Reauthorization Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill reauthorizes funding for grants to help rural communities and farmers improve their water infrastructure. Specifically, it extends the period for which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can award grants for water, waste disposal, and wastewater facilities. The bill aims to support projects that enhance water quality and address infrastructure needs in agricultural and rural areas. It modifies the timeframe for grant awarding under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act.
Key provisions
- Extends the period for EPA to award water infrastructure grants.
- Changes the grant period from 2019-2023 to 2026-2031.
- Focuses on grants for water, waste disposal, and wastewater facilities.
- Supports projects in rural and agricultural communities.
Who is affected
- Rural communities
- Farmers
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Agricultural sector
- Local governments
Notable changes
- Extends the grant period for water infrastructure projects.
- Alters the timeframe for EPA grant awarding authority.
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