Fort Peck reservation water program gets two-year extension under House bill
Signed into lawH.R. 7250Latest action
Sponsor: Troy Downing · Representative · MT
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Official title: To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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HR 7250 extends federal authorization for Fort Peck's rural water system from 2026 to 2028, keeping construction and maintenance support alive.
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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.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 27, 2026
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
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Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-113.