Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 3, 2021)
Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2021
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.
What just happenedFeb 3, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 3, 2021
- Feb 3, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee - Feb 3, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate