House Bill 8461
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Western Tribal Water Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 23, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill recognizes water supply challenges faced by Indian Tribes in the Upper Colorado River Basin, particularly the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe's aging water infrastructure. It amends the Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program to include 10 eligible projects within the Upper Colorado River Basin and allocates $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to the program. This bill aims to address the water supply and infrastructure needs of Indian Tribes in the area and improve their drinking water supplies and services.
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Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
8461
Congress
119
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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April 23, 2026
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04/23/2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
04/23/2026
Introduced in House
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