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Rural Water System Disaster Preparedness and Assistance Act
4/2/2025, 2:53 AM
Summary of Bill S 1019
Bill 119 s 1019, also known as the Emergency Preparedness and Response Technical Assistance Program Act, aims to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to create a program that provides technical assistance to rural water and wastewater systems in preparing for and responding to emergencies such as natural disasters or manmade crises.
The bill recognizes the unique challenges faced by rural communities in maintaining and operating water and wastewater systems, which are essential for public health and safety. By establishing this program, the government seeks to ensure that these entities have the necessary resources and support to effectively respond to emergencies and protect their communities.
Under the proposed legislation, the program will offer technical assistance to rural water and wastewater systems to help them develop emergency preparedness plans, improve their response capabilities, and enhance their overall resilience in the face of disasters. This assistance will be tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of each entity, taking into account factors such as location, size, and existing resources. By providing this support, the government aims to strengthen the ability of rural water and wastewater systems to safeguard their communities in times of crisis, ultimately enhancing the overall resilience of rural areas across the country. The bill emphasizes the importance of proactive planning and preparation in mitigating the impact of emergencies and ensuring the continued operation of essential services for rural residents. Overall, Bill 119 s 1019 represents a bipartisan effort to address the unique challenges faced by rural water and wastewater systems in preparing for and responding to emergencies. By establishing an emergency preparedness and response technical assistance program, the government aims to support these entities in protecting their communities and ensuring the continued availability of clean and safe water for rural residents.
The bill recognizes the unique challenges faced by rural communities in maintaining and operating water and wastewater systems, which are essential for public health and safety. By establishing this program, the government seeks to ensure that these entities have the necessary resources and support to effectively respond to emergencies and protect their communities.
Under the proposed legislation, the program will offer technical assistance to rural water and wastewater systems to help them develop emergency preparedness plans, improve their response capabilities, and enhance their overall resilience in the face of disasters. This assistance will be tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of each entity, taking into account factors such as location, size, and existing resources. By providing this support, the government aims to strengthen the ability of rural water and wastewater systems to safeguard their communities in times of crisis, ultimately enhancing the overall resilience of rural areas across the country. The bill emphasizes the importance of proactive planning and preparation in mitigating the impact of emergencies and ensuring the continued operation of essential services for rural residents. Overall, Bill 119 s 1019 represents a bipartisan effort to address the unique challenges faced by rural water and wastewater systems in preparing for and responding to emergencies. By establishing an emergency preparedness and response technical assistance program, the government aims to support these entities in protecting their communities and ensuring the continued availability of clean and safe water for rural residents.
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Current Status of Bill S 1019
Bill S 1019 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2025. Bill S 1019 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 13, 2025. Bill S 1019's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of March 13, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1019
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1019
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1019
A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish an emergency preparedness and response technical assistance program to assist entities that operate rural water or wastewater systems in preparing for and responding to natural or manmade disasters.
A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish an emergency preparedness and response technical assistance program to assist entities that operate rural water or wastewater systems in preparing for and responding to natural or manmade disasters.
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