Authorize a study to determine the feasibility of a water supply project in western South Dakota.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act?
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources voted to report S. 3723 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 reaching this committee milestone is a significant step that most bills do not achieve, the project still requires approval from both chambers to become law.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act (S. 3723 (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 S. 5216 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5216 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9834 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9834 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
John Thune (R-SD)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
