US SB2272

Authorizes $500 million annually (FY2026-2030) to the Indian Health Service for construction of drinking water and sanitation facilities on Tribal lands, including schools, hospitals, clinics, and Tribal offices

Authorizes $100 million annually (FY2026-2030) to USDA for water and waste facility loans and grants to Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, plus $30 million annually for technical assistance

Authorizes $100 million annually (FY2026-2030) for operation and maintenance of Tribe-owned drinking water and sanitation facilities, with priority given to facilities most in need

Expands eligibility for USDA water programs to include Native Hawaiian organizations and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and eliminates matching fund requirements for Tribal recipients

Authorizes $18 million annually (FY2026-2030) for the Bureau of Reclamation's Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program to help Tribes develop managerial, financial, and regulatory capacity for water infrastructure