Colorado added to federal rural water program under House bill
In committeeH.R. 7631Latest action
Sponsor: Brittany Pettersen · Representative · CO
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Official title: Rural Water Security Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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HR 7631 would add Colorado to a federal rural water assistance program under the Water Resources Development Act of 1999.
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What does this do?
HR 7631 amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 to add Colorado to the list of states eligible for its rural water assistance program. The bill targets three specific sections of that existing law. It does not create a new program but expands an existing one.
Who does it affect?
Rural communities, small water systems, local water districts, tribal communities, and rural towns in Colorado would become eligible under this change. The bill was introduced by multiple Colorado members of Congress from both parties.
Why does it matter?
Colorado communities currently have no access to this program, which provides federal studies, planning support, and funding for water system upgrades. Adding Colorado would put its rural communities on equal footing with those in other western states already covered by the law.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 20, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Feb 21, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.