WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act

This bill amends federal water infrastructure funding rules to better support Indian tribes. It allows the Secretary to reduce or waive a tribe's required financial contribution (non-Federal share) for water projects if that contribution would cause financial hardship. Tribes receiving federal grants for water infrastructure improvements directly benefit from this change. The provision specifically adds a waiver mechanism to existing law, shifting more cost responsibility to the federal government when tribes face budget constraints. This creates a more flexible funding approach for tribal water management projects.