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Ensuring Clean Water Access for Native American Communities: A Federal Responsibility

This resolution highlights the critical need for reliable, clean drinking water in Native American and Alaska Native communities. It recognizes this as an essential human need and a federal responsibility, calling for expedited water infrastructure development separate from water rights disputes.
Key points
Recognizes access to clean water as essential for health and well-being in Tribal communities.
Affirms the federal government's responsibility to ensure this access.
Calls for speeding up water infrastructure projects, independent of water rights negotiations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_320
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2021-04-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing the critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and Alaska Natives and confirming the responsibility of the Federal Government to ensure such water access.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_320.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Recognizes access to clean water as essential for health and well-being in Tribal communities.
  • Affirms the federal government's responsibility to ensure this access.
  • Calls for speeding up water infrastructure projects, independent of water rights negotiations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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