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  • H. R. 4385 aims to extend the authorization period for the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991. The bill amends sections of the original act by changing the expiration date from 2022 to 2028, allowing continued support for drought relief initiatives in the...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 4385 is like saying, "Let's keep helping places that don't have enough water until 2028 instead of stopping in 2022," so they can have emergency plans ready when there's a drought.

  • H.R. 10150 seeks to create a federal program to help low-income families across the United States access affordable water services. The bill proposes setting up a low-income water assistance program to provide financial help and support for households that struggle to pay...

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    H.R. 10150 is a plan to help families who don't have much money pay their water bills by giving them some extra money from the government. The plan wants to make sure everyone can get the water they need, but it might be tricky to make sure the money is used correctly and reaches the people who need it the most.