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Rural Water Systems: Disaster Preparedness and Quick Response Funding.

This Act establishes a new grant program to help rural water and wastewater systems prepare for and quickly respond to natural or man-made disasters. For rural residents, this means faster restoration of clean water access and sanitation services following events like floods or storms, significantly improving public health and safety. The program also specifically targets assistance for disadvantaged communities struggling to maintain safe water infrastructure.
Key points
Creation of a permanent technical and financial assistance program to boost the resilience of rural water utilities against disasters.
Grants fund non-profit organizations to provide on-site equipment, personnel, and repairs (e.g., leak detection, disinfection, emergency power) to restore water services rapidly after an outage.
Support for rural communities in developing disaster action plans and assisting with FEMA and insurance recovery claims.
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Print number: 118_S_2917
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2023-09-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Water System Disaster Preparedness and Assistance Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2917.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a permanent technical and financial assistance program to boost the resilience of rural water utilities against disasters.
  • Grants fund non-profit organizations to provide on-site equipment, personnel, and repairs (e.g., leak detection, disinfection, emergency power) to restore water services rapidly after an outage.
  • Support for rural communities in developing disaster action plans and assisting with FEMA and insurance recovery claims.
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. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

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 2025-12-26.

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