Western Tribal Water Act of 2026
The Western Tribal Water Act of 2026 directs federal funding to improve drinking water infrastructure for tribes in the Upper Colorado River Basin. Specifically, it amends an existing program to include ten eligible projects within this region and allocates $60 million for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028. This legislation aims to address critical water supply needs and aging infrastructure, such as the $50 million project planned for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. The bill does not create new agencies or alter tribal sovereignty, but rather expands financial resources available through current federal mechanisms.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 23, 2026
Last action Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 23, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Apr 23, 2026
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Jeff Hurd
RRepublican
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Brittany Pettersen
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Crow
DDemocratic
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