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Clean Water for Rural America: New Funds for Community Assistance

This act extends and increases funding for programs supporting access to clean water for small, rural, and tribal communities. This means more municipalities will be able to receive technical and financial assistance to improve water quality, directly impacting the health and safety of residents in these areas.
Key points
Provides up to $100 million annually from 2022-2026 for technical assistance to small rural and tribal communities for clean water.
Requires non-profit organizations to consult with the state before using funds, ensuring better coordination of efforts.
Mandates the Environmental Protection Agency to report on the use of these funds, increasing transparency of public spending.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3700
Sponsor: Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19]
Process start date: 2021-06-04