119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 7476
The Water Infrastructure Assistance Reauthorization Act extends federal grant programs that help rural communities build and improve water systems. Specifically, it updates the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to continue funding for water, waste disposal, and wastewater facility grants in rural areas through 2031, replacing the previous authorization period that ended in 2023. This legislation primarily affects rural communities and agricultural areas that rely on federal support to develop essential water infrastructure. The bill reauthorizes existing grant programs without specifying new funding amounts in the text provided, allowing these programs to continue operating under their established appropriation levels.