A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to rural decentralized water systems grants.

Summary

The bill changes how USDA grants to nonprofits can be used for household water wells and decentralized wastewater systems in rural areas. It limits subgrants to families earning less than 60% of the local non‑metropolitan median income, lets loans go to families earning up to 100%, raises the loan cap to $20,000, and permits funding for a five‑year performance warranty. The program’s authorization is also extended through fiscal year 2031.

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