42 USC 300j-16 - Assistance to colonias

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 19, 2024

§ 300j–16.

Assistance to colonias

(a)

Definitions

As used in this section:

(1)

Border State

(2)

Eligible community

The term “eligible community” means a low-income community with economic hardship that—

(A)

is commonly referred to as a colonia;

(B)

is located along the United States-Mexico border (generally in an unincorporated area); and

(C)

lacks a safe drinking water supply or adequate facilities for the provision of safe drinking water for human consumption.

(b)

Grants to alleviate health risks

(c)

Use of funds

(d)

Cost sharing

(e)

Authorization of appropriations

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XIV, § 1456, as added Pub. L. 104–182, title I, § 135, Aug. 6, 1996, 110 Stat. 1679.)

cite as: 42 USC 300j-16