What does Preamble of Tribal Water Infrastructure Grants Expansion Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The amendment concerns assistance for Indian Tribes. The bill has other purposes, though these are not specified in the preamble.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Tribal Water Infrastructure Grants Expansion Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Tribal Water Infrastructure Grants Expansion Act.

What does INDIAN TRIBES. of Tribal Water Infrastructure Grants Expansion Act do?

This section amends Section 518(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to modify the allocation of funds for Indian tribes. It requires the Administrator to reserve either 2 percent of funds or $30,000,000 (whichever is greater) from Title VI for grants to entities described in paragraph (3). These reserved funds are to be used for projects and activities eligible for assistance under section 603(c), as well as related training and technical assistance. The section authorizes $500,000,000 in appropriations annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2031 for grants to entities, in cooperation with the Director of the Indian Health Service. Grants under this authorization are also for projects and activities eligible under section 603(c) and related training programs. Entities receiving grants under this section are not required to provide matching funds. Certain requirements from sections 513 and 608 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act apply to projects receiving grants for treatment works.

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Tribal Water Infrastructure Grants Expansion Act

Last updated: 10/29/2025 · Introduced: 10/28/2025

Author: Frederica Wilson (D-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill expands funding for water infrastructure grants to federally recognized Indian Tribes, authorizing up to $500 million annually from 2026 to 2031.
It mandates that at least 2% or $30 million of Title VI funds be reserved for eligible projects and technical assistance within Indian Country.
Grant recipients are exempt from matching fund requirements, and projects must adhere to certain standards related to treatment works.

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