H.R. 7921: To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to rural decentralized water systems grants.
H.R. 7921 status: Referred.
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill revises and reauthorizes through FY2031 a program that provides financial assistance for rural water systems under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. Under the existing program, the Department of Agriculture may provide grants to nonprofit organizations that in turn must provide subgrants and lo...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Improves sanitation in rural areas
- Reduces risk of groundwater contamination
Risks
- Limited to individual systems, not large-scale infrastructure
Economy
Benefits
- Adjusts grant caps to reflect current construction costs
- Supports local rural labor for system installation
Risks
- Increases federal authorization requirements
Society
Benefits
- Increases equitable access to clean water
- Adds financial security for households through performance warranties
Risks
- Benefit dependent on nonprofit participation rates
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Program success relies on the administrative capacity of regional nonprofit organizations.
Effects are contingent on annual appropriations for the grant program.
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