S 4096 · in committee · significant
A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to rural decentralized water systems grants.
- economy
What this bill does
- This bill expands federal grants for rural water and wastewater systems through 2031.
- Rural households with incomes up to 60% of area median income become eligible for grants.
- Grants may now cover 5-year performance warranties; loans available up to 100% of median income.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How might expanding grant eligibility to households earning up to 60% of area median income affect which rural communities receive federal water funding compared to current rules?
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What trade-offs exist between using federal funds for grants versus loans when rural communities need to upgrade aging water infrastructure?
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How would including 5-year performance warranties in grant-funded water systems change maintenance costs and responsibilities for rural water providers?
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Sponsor · D-NJ
Cory A. Booker
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Introduced 2026-03-12
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Legislative timeline
2026-03-12 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
2026-03-12 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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