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Colonia Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2021
3/9/2023, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3238
Bill 117 HR 3238, also known as the Colonia Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2021, aims to address the infrastructure needs of colonias along the United States-Mexico border. Colonias are unincorporated communities that often lack basic infrastructure such as clean water, sewage systems, and paved roads.
The bill proposes to provide funding for the construction and improvement of infrastructure in colonias, with a focus on water and wastewater systems. It also seeks to increase access to affordable housing in these communities.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for technical assistance and training for colonia residents to help them maintain and operate the new infrastructure. It also calls for increased coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that resources are effectively allocated to address the needs of colonias. Overall, the Colonia Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2021 aims to improve the quality of life for residents of colonias by addressing their long-standing infrastructure challenges.
The bill proposes to provide funding for the construction and improvement of infrastructure in colonias, with a focus on water and wastewater systems. It also seeks to increase access to affordable housing in these communities.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for technical assistance and training for colonia residents to help them maintain and operate the new infrastructure. It also calls for increased coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that resources are effectively allocated to address the needs of colonias. Overall, the Colonia Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2021 aims to improve the quality of life for residents of colonias by addressing their long-standing infrastructure challenges.
Congressional Summary of HR 3238
Colonia Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2021
This bill provides support for low-income communities with economic hardships that are commonly referred to as colonias and are located along the United States-Mexico border.
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises grant programs to provide assistance to those communities to construct drinking water infrastructure and wastewater infrastructure. Both grant programs are administered by the Environmental Protection Agency.
In addition, the bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a grant program to assist projects that facilitate the state of good repair of surface infrastructure in, or for the benefit of, colonias.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3238
Bill HR 3238 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 14, 2021. Bill HR 3238 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 14, 2021. Bill HR 3238's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. as of May 17, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3238
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3238
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionPotential Impact Areas
- Arizona
- California
- New Mexico
- Solid waste and recycling
- Texas
- Transportation programs funding
- Water quality
- Water use and supply
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3238
Colonia Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2021
To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 to reauthorize certain grant programs providing assistance to colonias, and for other purposes.
Colonia Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3238
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