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Rep. Fedorchak Introduces the Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026

Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026

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Key Points

  • The bill authorizes over $1.4 billion in new federal spending to build and complete water infrastructure projects across North Dakota, including water treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and rural distribution systems.

    From policy text

    “there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 7(a)-- ``(I) $120,000,000, as indexed, to complete all phases of the Northwest Area Water Supply Biota Water Treatment Plant and Pump Station Project”
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  • A major share of the funding — $743 million — is dedicated to completing rural water systems on five Native American reservations: Spirit Lake ($118M), Three Affiliated Tribes ($275M), Standing Rock ($240M), Turtle Mountain ($98M), and Lake Traverse ($12M for a feasibility study and construction).

    From policy text

    “there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 7(d) $743,000,000, as indexed”
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  • The bill funds several large state water supply projects, including $404 million for the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply Project and $120 million for the Northwest Area Water Supply, designed to bring Missouri River water to communities facing shortages.

    From policy text

    “$404,000,000, as indexed, to complete the McClusky Canal and Missouri River North Alternative for the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply Project”
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  • All authorized funding amounts are indexed to construction cost changes, so the dollar figures can adjust upward if materials and labor get more expensive over time.

    From policy text

    “The funds authorized under subsections (b)(1)(D) and (b)(2)(C) shall be indexed as necessary to allow for ordinary fluctuations of construction costs incurred after the date of enactment of the Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026, as indicated by engineering cost indices applicable for the type of construction involved.”
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  • The bill allows up to 50% of authorized funds to be transferred between projects, giving the Secretary flexibility to shift money where it's most needed, and requires final engineering reports within 2 years of enactment.

    From policy text

    “the initial amount authorized for any 1 project described in any of those subclauses may not be increased by more than 50 percent as a result of any transfers authorized under this clause”
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Mar 19, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Mar 19, 2026

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Within 2 years of enactment

Final engineering reports for tribal water systems and state projects must be completed

These reports determine the full scope and features needed for each project, setting the stage for construction to begin or continue.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8006
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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