House Bill 7985
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 7, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7985
Congress
116
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Water Resources Development
Primary focus of measure is the supply and use of water and control of water flows; watersheds; floods and storm protection; wetlands. Measures concerning water quality may fall under Environmental Protection policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act
This bill allows, and provides funds for, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide grants and loans, as well as loan forgiveness, modification, and refinancing, to rural water or waste disposal facilities. Specifically, USDA may provide such assistance for purposes of ensuring public health, safety, and order and to address financial hardships, in particular those due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.
August 7, 2020
09/11/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
08/07/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
08/07/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:28 PM