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A resolution recognizing the critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and Alaska Natives and confirming the responsibility of the Federal Government to…

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A resolution recognizing the critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and Alaska Natives and confirming the responsibility of the Federal Government to ensure such water access.

Introduced: March 25, 2021 Introduced by: Bennet, Michael F. Democratic · Colorado See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S1834-1835)
Mar 25, 2021
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This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that access to reliable and clean drinking water is critically important to the health and welfare of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Further, the resolution calls upon the federal government to provide water access to tribal members and communities.

What's happening now March 25, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S1834-1835)

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All 10 Democratic 10
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Jan 5, 2022
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Mar 25, 2021
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Mar 25, 2021
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Mar 25, 2021
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Kelly, Mark
Arizona · Mar 25, 2021
 D
Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Mar 25, 2021
 D
Murray, Patty
Washington · Mar 25, 2021
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Mar 25, 2021
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Mar 25, 2021
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Mar 25, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 141: A resolution recognizing the critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and Alaska Natives and confirming the responsibility of the Federal Government to ensure such water access.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-141/
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"S. Res. 141: A resolution recognizing the critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and Alaska Natives and confirming the responsibility of the Federal Government to ensure such water access.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-141/.
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S. Res. 141, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-141/.
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[S. Res. 141: A resolution recognizing the critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and Alaska Natives and confirming the responsibility of the Federal Government to ensure such water access.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-141/)
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