Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-07-24T05:23:23Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4377 Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/24/2025, 5:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4377

The bill titled "To provide access to reliable, clean, and drinkable water on Tribal lands, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 4377 on July 14, 2025. The bill aims to address water access issues on Tribal lands, potentially including provisions for infrastructure improvements, funding allocation, and regulatory measures to ensure the availability of clean and drinkable water for Tribal communities.

Congressional Summary of HR 4377

Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025

This bill expands access to water resources for Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian communities.

Under a current program, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) makes loans and grants to provide water and waste disposal facilities and services to low-income rural areas whose residents are facing significant health risks. This bill expands eligibility for the program to include Native Hawaiian organizations. Additionally, these loans and grants may be used to provide water or waste services to residents on tribal lands.

The bill authorizes USDA to make additional loans and grants under existing programs to tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to develop, use, and control water. The bill also allows USDA to support technical assistance for tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations.

Additionally, the bill allows the Indian Health Service to (1) provide and maintain essential sanitation facilities for noncommercial community structures (e.g., schools, hospitals, and tribal offices), (2) provide technical assistance, and (3) provide financial assistance to operate and maintain drinking water and sanitation facilities serving tribes that are owned and operated by a tribe.

The bill also increases the authorization of appropriations for the Bureau of Reclamation's Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program through FY2030.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4377

Bill HR 4377 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 14, 2025. Bill HR 4377 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 14, 2025. Bill HR 4377's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 14, 2025