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S. 3723119th CongressIn markupLatest action Jun 10, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Introduced:
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S 3723 funds up to $10M to study whether a Missouri River pipeline to western South Dakota is feasible, with no construction approved yet.
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S 3723 directs the U.S. Department of the Interior to study the practicality and affordability of building a pipeline from the Missouri River to communities in western South Dakota. The study would examine costs, engineering challenges, and overall viability. Upon completion, a public report with a construction recommendation and cost-sharing breakdown would be delivered to Congress.
The bill primarily affects residents, farms, and businesses in western South Dakota that rely on local water supplies. Native American tribes and state and local governments in the region would be consulted during the study process.
The study's findings and recommendation could determine whether a large water infrastructure project moves forward in western South Dakota. The bill's authorization expires in 10 years if no action is taken, setting a defined window for any resulting decisions.
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Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.