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BillHR 7921 · 119

To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to rural decentralized water systems grants.

Introduced
Mar 12, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 12, 2026

Bill Summary

Modifies the rules for grants that help rural areas build and improve their own water systems.

Sponsored By

Terri A. Sewell
Democrat · Alabama · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 12, 2026
  2. Mar 12, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects rural communities by potentially changing how they can access funding to develop and maintain their local water systems, which could impact the quality and reliability of their drinking water.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
IntroducedMar 12, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 12, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.