H.R. 7250Passed one chamberEnvironment & energy
Fort Peck reservation water program gets two-year extension under House bill
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 7250 extends federal authorization for Fort Peck's rural water system from 2026 to 2028, keeping construction and maintenance support alive.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 7250 extends the authorization and federal funding deadline for the Fort Peck Indian Reservation Rural Water System from 2026 to 2028. The program, first established in 2000 and updated multiple times, funds the construction and maintenance of water lines and related facilities. Without this extension, federal support would expire and could slow or halt ongoing work.
Who does it affect?
The bill most directly affects residents of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, home to members of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes. Federal agencies and contractors involved in managing and building the water system are also affected.
Why does it matter?
If the current 2026 deadline is not extended, federal funding and legal authority for the project would end. This could interrupt construction and maintenance of water infrastructure that reservation residents depend on for safe drinking water.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.
- Introduced:
- January 27, 2026
- Latest action:
- June 3, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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