Baby Food Tax Relief Act

House Bill

H.R. 4746

119th Congress

Baby Food Tax Relief Act

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 26, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Beatty

Representative

Democratic

OH-3

Cosponsors

16

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Policy Area

Native Americans

Summary

The Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2023 aims to improve water access and infrastructure for Native American communities. It allows the Department of Agriculture to provide technical and financial assistance to help these communities develop, use, and control their water resources. The bill also authorizes increased funding for the Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

SponsorJoyce Beatty (D-OH)

Introduced8/26/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, fo

ChamberHouse

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Baby Food Tax Relief Act

The Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2023 aims to improve water access and infrastructure for Native American communities. It allows the Department of Agriculture to provide technical and financial assistance to help these communities develop, use, and cont

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The Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2023 aims to improve water access and infrastructure for Native American communities. It allows the Department of Agriculture to provide technical and financial assistance to help these communities develop, use, and control their water resources. The bill also authorizes increased funding for the Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program.

Bill Number: 4746
Sponsor: Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
Introduced: 8/26/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, fo
Policy Area: Native Americans

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Title: Baby Food Tax Relief Act
Bill Number: 4746
Sponsor: Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, fo
Introduced: 8/26/2025
Summary: The Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2023 aims to improve water access and infrastructure for Native American communities. It allows the Department of Agriculture to provide technical and financial assistance to help these communities develop, use, and control their water resources. The bill also

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2023 aims to improve water access and infrastructure for Native American communities. It allows the Department of Agriculture to provide technical and financial assistance to help these communities develop, use, and control their water resources. The bill also authorizes increased funding for the Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2023This bill expands access to water resources for Native communities (i.e., Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian communities).Specifically, the bill allows the Department of Agriculture to make or insure loans and make grants to eligible entities (e.g., Native communities) for technical assistance to develop, use, and control water.Additionally, the bill allows the Indian Health Service to (1) provide and maintain essential sanitation facilities to community structures (e.g., schools, hospitals, and tribal offices), (2) provide technical assistance, and (3) provide financial assistance to operate and maintain water facilities that serve Native communities.The bill also increases the authorization of appropriations for the Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program through FY2028.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows the Department of Agriculture to make loans and grants to Native communities for water-related technical assistance and infrastructure
Enables the Indian Health Service to provide and maintain essential sanitation facilities, technical assistance, and financial aid for water facilities in Native communities
Increases the authorization of appropriations for the Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program through fiscal year 2028

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would have a direct, positive impact on Native American and Native Hawaiian communities by improving their access to clean, reliable water sources and related infrastructure. It would provide critical financial and technical support to help these underserved populations develop and manage their water resources more effectively.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Native Americans

Related Subjects

Government lending and loan guarantees

Health programs administration and funding

Indian lands and resources rights

Indian social and development programs

Minority health

Rural conditions and development

Solid waste and recycling

State and local finance

Water quality

Water resources funding

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4746, 119th Congress (2025). "Baby Food Tax Relief Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4746

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