Tribal and Rural Infrastructure Partnership Act

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that the Secretary of the Interior, in coordination with the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall establish a competitive grant program to fund the repair and replacement of aging drinking-water and wastewater systems, roads, and bridges in tribal and rural communities. Grants shall prioritize projects addressing health and safety risks, persistent infrastructure deficiencies, and regional economic needs, and shall provide for consultation with affected tribal governments. On lands under tribal jurisdiction, an eligible tribal government shall serve as the lead applicant and project manager, consistent with applicable Federal law, tribal sovereignty, and environmental requirements.