What does Preamble of Rural Water Security Act do?

This bill amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1999. The amendment aims to include Colorado in a program for western rural water. The bill is referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Rural Water Security Act do?

This bill is formally titled Rural Water Security Act

What does WESTERN RURAL WATER. of Rural Water Security Act do?

This section amends Section 595 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999. The amendment inserts 'Colorado' before 'Arizona' in subsection (b). The amendment inserts 'Colorado' before 'Arizona' in subsection (c)(1). The amendment inserts 'Colorado' before 'Idaho' in subsection (i)(1).

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Rural Water Security Act

Last updated: 2/20/2026 · Introduced: 2/20/2026

Author: Brittany Pettersen (D-CO)

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The bill amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 to include Colorado in a program for western rural water.
The amendment adds Colorado to the list of states eligible for certain water resources development projects in subsections (b) and (c)(1) of Section 595.
The bill also inserts Colorado before Idaho in subsection (i)(1) of Section 595, further expanding the state's participation in western rural water programs.

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