Rural Water Security Act

House Bill

H.R. 7631

119th Congress

Rural Water Security Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Brittany Pettersen

D - CO

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

The Rural Water Security Act aims to address water infrastructure and safety challenges facing rural American communities. While specific provisions aren't yet detailed, the bill likely focuses on improving access to clean, reliable drinking water and upgrading aging water systems in less populated areas that often lack resources for major infrastructure investments.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

ChamberHouse

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Rural Water Security Act

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The Rural Water Security Act aims to address water infrastructure and safety challenges facing rural American communities. While specific provisions aren't yet detailed, the bill likely focuses on improving access to clean, reliable drinking water and upgrading aging water systems in less populated areas that often lack resources for major infrastructure investments.

Bill Number: 7631
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Rural Water Security Act
Bill Number: 7631
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: The Rural Water Security Act aims to address water infrastructure and safety challenges facing rural American communities. While specific provisions aren't yet detailed, the bill likely focuses on improving access to clean, reliable drinking water and upgrading aging water systems in less populated

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Rural Water Security Act aims to address water infrastructure and safety challenges facing rural American communities. While specific provisions aren't yet detailed, the bill likely focuses on improving access to clean, reliable drinking water and upgrading aging water systems in less populated areas that often lack resources for major infrastructure investments.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Targets water infrastructure needs in rural communities that often struggle with outdated or inadequate water systems
Addresses drinking water security concerns affecting Americans living outside major metropolitan areas
Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which oversees federal water infrastructure programs
Introduced without cosponsors, which may indicate the bill is in early stages and could evolve as it gains attention

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit residents of rural communities who may face water quality issues, service interruptions, or inadequate infrastructure. If passed, it could lead to improved drinking water safety, more reliable water service, and modernized water systems in small towns and agricultural areas. Farmers, rural homeowners, and small municipal water districts would likely see the most direct effects from any funding or regulatory provisions included in the legislation.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7631, 119th Congress (2026). "Rural Water Security Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7631

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