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WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act

January 22, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.Jan 22, 2025
Lead sponsor

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The Frame

What this does

The bill determines whether tribal governments will have new or expanded eligibility to access federal funding and technical assistance for water management and infrastructure projects under the program.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Tribal Nations

Tribal governments are the primary entities whose eligibility for federal water management funding and assistance would be modified by this legislation.

House Committee on Natural Resources

The committee is responsible for reviewing, debating, and deciding whether to advance the bill to the full House.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes changes to the program to increase access for tribal nations. It is currently under review by the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Why It Matters

The bill determines whether tribal governments will have new or expanded eligibility to access federal funding and technical assistance for water management and infrastructure projects under the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of this bill?
The bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
What does this bill aim to do?
The bill aims to modify the program to improve access for tribal nations.

Key Facts

  • The bill is designated as HR.
  • The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources for consideration.

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

Tribal Access Expansion

The bill signals a legislative effort to formalize or expand tribal participation in existing federal water infrastructure programs.

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on Natural ResourcesThe committee currently reviewing the bill.Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Significance60
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy20
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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