Congress·In Committee·S. 3736

Water Supply Study for the Dakota Region

Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

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Congress is considering a bill to study the possibility of building a large water system to serve parts of South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota. This project would provide water to homes, farms, and businesses in these four states.
The Department of the Interior would work with a local non-profit group to see if the project is realistic and meets federal standards. This is a first step to determine if a permanent water pipeline system can be built in the region.
The bill authorizes $10 million for the study. The federal government would pay for no more than half of the study's total cost, meaning local or state partners would need to cover the other 50%.
This study is intended to address the long-term need for reliable water in rural and industrial areas. The authority to conduct this study would last for 10 years after the bill becomes law.

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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.

Jan 29, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

Feb 3 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Congressional Bill

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Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

Bill NumberS 3736

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

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