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Western Water Investments: Supporting Communities and Agriculture.

This act allocates significant funds for building and upgrading water systems in rural areas and for Native American communities. The goal is to ensure access to clean drinking water, support agriculture, and create jobs, thereby improving residents' quality of life.
Key points
Annual allocation of $200 million (2022-2026) for water projects in small communities, including Indian Tribes, ensuring access to potable water.
Annual allocation of $400 million (2021-2025) for implementing Indian water rights settlement agreements, supporting water infrastructure and environmental protection.
Allocation of $200 million for the rehabilitation of the Milk River Project in Montana, improving water supply for agriculture and municipalities.
Funding priorities include urgent water needs, project completion status, economic benefits, and environmental protection.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2286
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2021-06-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Western Water, Jobs, and Infrastructure Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2286.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Annual allocation of $200 million (2022-2026) for water projects in small communities, including Indian Tribes, ensuring access to potable water.
  • Annual allocation of $400 million (2021-2025) for implementing Indian water rights settlement agreements, supporting water infrastructure and environmental protection.
  • Allocation of $200 million for the rehabilitation of the Milk River Project in Montana, improving water supply for agriculture and municipalities.
  • Funding priorities include urgent water needs, project completion status, economic benefits, and environmental protection.
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 Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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Public Investments Environment Agriculture