United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 7985 — Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

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 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.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

  3. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Water resources development Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit Appropriations Cardiovascular and respiratory health Emergency medical services and trauma care Government lending and loan guarantees Infectious and parasitic diseases Rural conditions and development Solid waste and recycling User charges and fees Water resources funding Water use and supply
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7985 do?
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 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.
Who sponsors HR 7985?
HR 7985 is sponsored by David Rouzer (R).
What is the current status of HR 7985?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 7985?
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