S. 2272: Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-07-14 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-14 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-07-14):
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.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-07-14 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-07-14 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-07-14 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-07-14 |
| Elizabeth Warren | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-07-14 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-07-14 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA 2025-07-15 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2272 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2272?
S. 2272 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2272 are available on congress.gov.
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