Western Tribal Water Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Senator Michael Bennet
Introduced
Summary
Expands and reauthorizes federal support for tribal drinking water projects in the Upper Colorado River Basin. The bill would add ten basin projects to eligibility under the Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program and authorize $60 million for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
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- Tribal households in the Upper Colorado River Basin would get greater access to federal support for drinking water and drought resilience projects, targeting more than $100 million in identified local needs.
- The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe is named with a specific project estimated at $50 million to repair aging drinking water delivery infrastructure in southwestern Colorado.
- Tribal governments and project sponsors would be able to pursue funding for up to ten Upper Colorado River Basin projects under the revised program rules, creating a clearer path to federal grants.
*Would authorize $60 million for FY2027 and $60 million for FY2028, totaling $120 million in new program authorizations.*
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More drinking water grants for Upper Colorado tribes
If enacted, this bill would authorize $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to carry out the Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program. Eligible Indian Tribes and other qualifying entities would be able to apply for grants under the program. The bill would expand eligibility to include up to 10 projects that are within the Upper Colorado River Basin and described in subsection (b). These changes would take effect upon enactment and apply only for the two specified fiscal years.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Michael Bennet
CO • D
Cosponsors
John Hickenlooper
CO • D
Sponsored 4/23/2026
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