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Clean Drinking Water for Rural Communities Act of 2023
12/7/2023, 5:06 PM
Summary of Bill S 2697
Bill 118 s 2697, also known as the Clean Drinking Water for Rural Communities Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of clean drinking water access in rural areas of the United States. The bill recognizes that many rural communities face challenges in ensuring their residents have access to safe and clean drinking water.
The key provisions of the bill include funding for infrastructure improvements, such as upgrading water treatment facilities and replacing aging pipes, to ensure that rural communities have access to clean drinking water. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and testing water quality to ensure that it meets safety standards.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to support rural communities in developing and implementing water conservation and efficiency programs. This is aimed at ensuring that water resources are used sustainably and efficiently in rural areas. Overall, the Clean Drinking Water for Rural Communities Act of 2023 seeks to address the critical issue of clean drinking water access in rural areas by providing funding and support for infrastructure improvements, water quality monitoring, and water conservation efforts.
The key provisions of the bill include funding for infrastructure improvements, such as upgrading water treatment facilities and replacing aging pipes, to ensure that rural communities have access to clean drinking water. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and testing water quality to ensure that it meets safety standards.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to support rural communities in developing and implementing water conservation and efficiency programs. This is aimed at ensuring that water resources are used sustainably and efficiently in rural areas. Overall, the Clean Drinking Water for Rural Communities Act of 2023 seeks to address the critical issue of clean drinking water access in rural areas by providing funding and support for infrastructure improvements, water quality monitoring, and water conservation efforts.
Current Status of Bill S 2697
Bill S 2697 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2697 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023. Bill S 2697's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3764) as of July 27, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2697
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2697
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2697
Clean Drinking Water for Rural Communities Act of 2023
Clean Drinking Water for Rural Communities Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify the definitions of the terms "rural" and "rural area" for purposes of grants and loans to remedy a lack of compliance with certain drinking water standards, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2697
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