Federal study eyed for Dakotas regional water supply
In committeeH.R. 7331Latest action
Sponsor: Dusty Johnson · Representative · SD
AIDecoded by AI · checked against the recordRead the official text
Official title: Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
Read the official bill on Congress.govIn plain words
The plain-language version comes first. The official text is always the reference.
Congress would require a feasibility study for a new regional water supply project in parts of South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota.
50-second read · 5 questions answered below
What does this do?
This bill would require a study to find out whether building a new water supply project in parts of South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota is practical and affordable. The study would look at serving cities, towns, rural areas, and businesses in that region. The authority to conduct the study would expire ten years after the bill becomes law.
Who does it affect?
The U.S. Secretary of the Interior would lead the study, working together with the Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System, a nonprofit organization.
Why does it matter?
Without a feasibility study, it is not known whether a regional water supply project in this area is practical or affordable. This study would produce information that could inform future decisions about water infrastructure in the region.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Up to $10M in federal funding
- Federal covers max 50% of study cost
- Remaining cost on Dakota Mainstem
AI-drafted summary. Check it against the official text before you act on it.
Read the official bill on Congress.govMake the call
Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 3, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 29, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Subcommittee Hearings Held