Congress·Reported·S. 3725

Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act

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

Jan 29·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Congress proposes a $10 million Interior Department study to expand the Lewis an

Next up: The Senate

The Senate must act next: a Senate floor vote.

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

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Key Points

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to study the possibility of expanding the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System. This system currently supplies water to people, farms, and businesses in parts of Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
The study will determine if the water system can be made larger to reach more communities and provide more water for daily use and industry. It aims to solve long-term water supply issues in rural areas across the three states.
The federal government would cover up to 50% of the study's cost, with $10 million authorized for the work. The remaining costs for the study would be paid by the local and state partners who manage the water system.
Once the study is finished, a report will be sent to Congress recommending whether the expansion should be built. This report will also suggest how to split the construction costs, requiring local partners to pay at least 25% of the total bill.

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Milestones

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Jul 16, 2026Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Mar 17, 2026Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

Jan 29, 2026Senate

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

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jan 29, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act

Bill NumberS 3725

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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D: 2R: 3

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