Bills · HR 7476
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7476Agriculture and Food
Water Infrastructure Assistance Reauthorization Act
INTRO FEB 10· LAST ACTION MAR 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it keeps alive a critical federal program that helps ensure rural Americans have access to safe, clean drinking water and effective waste management. Many rural communities lack the local resources to pay for major infrastructure overhauls themselves, and these grants are a lifeline for improving basic services that urban areas often take for granted.
If this bill becomes law, communities will continue to have federal financial support to upgrade their water and waste systems, preventing potential health issues, protecting the environment, and boosting local economies through construction jobs. If it doesn't pass, the grant program would expire, potentially leaving many rural areas without a key funding source for essential infrastructure, which could lead to deteriorating systems and public health concerns.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the legal authority for federal grants that help rural communities build, improve, or expand their water, waste disposal, and wastewater facilities.
This ensures that federal financial aid remains available for essential infrastructure projects in underserved areas.
PROVISION 02
Changes the period during which these specific grants can be authorized from the previous timeframe of 2019 through 2023 to a new timeframe of 2026 through 2031.
This action keeps the grant program active for another five years, allowing more communities to apply for and receive funding.
PROVISION 03
Amends a specific section of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to implement this extension.
This is the legislative mechanism by which the grant program's lifespan is prolonged.
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSMAR 20
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
FEB 10
Introduced in House
FEB 10
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
FEB 10
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7476
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 10, 2026
Last actionMar 20, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 10, 2026
House BillHR 7476Agriculture and Food
Water Infrastructure Assistance Reauthorization Act
INTRODUCED FEB 10, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 20, 2026
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