Senate Bill 4633
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 21, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4633
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2020
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, wastewater, 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.
September 21, 2020
09/21/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
09/21/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:44 PM