Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7287

Water System: Expansion Study for Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota

Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act

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Congress is considering a bill to study expanding the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, which provides water to parts of Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
The Department of the Interior would lead the study to see if it is possible and practical to build more pipelines and facilities to reach more homes, farms, and businesses in the region.
The study would cost up to $10 million, with the federal government paying half and local partners paying the other half.
If the study finds the project is a good idea, the Secretary of the Interior will recommend whether to start construction and how much local communities should pay toward the final bill (at least 25%).
This project aims to solve water shortages and improve water quality for rural and municipal areas that currently struggle with reliable water access.

2 milestones2 actions

Jan 30, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Jan 30, 2026

Introduced in House

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Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act

Jan 29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S379-380)

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Congressional Bill

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Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act

Bill NumberHR 7287

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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