S-2927 : Still Just a Bill


WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act

This bill allows the Bureau of Reclamation to reduce or waive the nonfederal cost share of WaterSMART grants for Indian tribes if paying that cost share would result in a financial hardship for the tribe. (WaterSMART grants support projects related to water conservation and water use efficiency.)

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-11-21CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 593.Senate
2024-11-21CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. Without written report.Senate
2024-11-19CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2024-09-11CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-405.Senate
2023-09-26IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2023-09-26IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Federal-Indian relations
  • Indian lands and resources rights
  • Water resources funding
  • Water use and supply
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