Congress Proposes $10 Million Interior Department Study to Expand Lewis and Clark Water System
Congress proposes a $10 million Interior Department study to expand the Lewis an·January 29 – February 3, 2026
17 days ago
Congress Proposes $10 Million Interior Department Study to Expand Lewis and Clark Water System
The proposal is currently advancing through Senate subcommittee hearings, though the corresponding House versions remain stalled in committee. If authorized, the $10 million study would determine the feasibility of expanding water infrastructure to serve growing residential and agricultural needs across Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska.
26 days ago
Senate Panel Reviews Expansion of Lewis & Clark and Dakota Mainstem Water Systems
The Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power held hearings to evaluate the expansion of the Lewis & Clark and Dakota Mainstem water systems.
2 months ago
Congress Proposes $10 Million Study to Create New Four-State Dakota Region Water System
H.R. 7331 was introduced and referred to committee to study the creation of a new water system for the four-state Dakota region.
2 months ago
House Proposes $10 Million Study to Expand Lewis & Clark Regional Water System
Legislation was introduced in the House to authorize a study on expanding the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System.
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These four bills consist of two pairs of companion legislation introduced in both the House and Senate. S. 3725 and H.R. 7287 focus on the Lewis and Clark system, while S. 3736 and H.R. 7331 address the Dakota Mainstem project. This dual-track approach allows both chambers of Congress to consider the water expansion studies at the same time.
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