What does Preamble of Western Tribal Water Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. The bill reauthorizes the Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program. The bill includes provisions for other purposes, though these are not specified in the preamble.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Western Tribal Water Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Western Tribal Water Act of 2026.

What does FINDINGS. of Western Tribal Water Act of 2026 do?

This section identifies findings related to water supply challenges in the Upper Colorado River Basin. Several Indian Tribes in the Upper Colorado River Basin face water supply reliability issues and have over $100,000,000 in water infrastructure needs. The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe has a $50,000,000 project to address aging drinking water delivery infrastructure in southwestern Colorado. The Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program, established under the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, assists Indian Tribes in other drought-stricken areas.

What does INDIAN RESERVATION DRINKING WATER PROGRAM. of Western Tribal Water Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 2001 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. Changes are made to subsection (c)(1) by striking 'and', inserting '; and', and adding a new subparagraph (F) that prioritizes 10 eligible projects within the Upper Colorado River Basin. Subsection (g) is also amended by striking 'and', inserting '; and', and adding a provision for $60,000,000 in funding for fiscal years 2027 and 2028.

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Western Tribal Water Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/23/2026 · Introduced: 4/23/2026

Author: Michael Bennet (D-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to reauthorize the Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program.
It prioritizes ten eligible water projects within the Upper Colorado River Basin for funding under the program.
The bill allocates $60,000,000 for the Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program across fiscal years 2027 and 2028.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8461(In Committee)Official page

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