Update water management projects and funding requirements for the Dakota Water Resources Act.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026?
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ordered S. 4040 to be reported favorably on June 9, 2026. The Senate must now schedule a floor vote to advance the bill, but limited time on the legislative calendar remains the primary constraint. While moving out of committee is a significant step that most bills do not achieve, leadership must still prioritize this measure for a final vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026 (S. 4040 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9554 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9554 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4996 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4996 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
John Hoeven (R-ND)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
