Rural Water Security Act
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]
Introduced
Summary
Adds Colorado to the Western Rural Water program. This bill would amend Section 595 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 to insert Colorado into the statute's list of eligible states, placing it alongside Arizona and Idaho. The change expands the program's geographic scope so Colorado communities can participate under the existing program framework.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More water help for rural Colorado
If enacted, this bill would add Colorado to the Western Rural Water program. Colorado rural communities, small water systems, and households in rural areas would be able to seek program help and apply for assistance. The change would take effect upon enactment. The bill does not add new funding or change other program rules beyond including Colorado.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]
CO • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]
CO • R
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5]
CO • R
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
CO • D
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
CO • D
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Evans (CO)
CO • R
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
CO • D
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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