Bills · HR 7331
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7331Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchMinnesota
Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
INTRO FEB 3· LAST ACTION APR 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because reliable water access is crucial for communities, agriculture, and industry, especially in regions that face water supply challenges. By authorizing a feasibility study, Congress is taking an initial step to understand if a large-scale water project could address current or future water needs in the affected four-state region. If such a project is deemed feasible and eventually constructed, it could significantly enhance water security and economic stability for thousands of people.
If this bill becomes law, it kicks off a formal process to investigate a major infrastructure project. If it doesn't pass, there wouldn't be a federally funded, coordinated study into this specific water supply project. This could mean potential water infrastructure improvements for the region might not be explored, or would have to be pursued solely through state or local efforts without federal financial support for the initial planning stages.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a project to supply municipal, rural, and industrial water to the Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System service area.
This initiates the official process to assess the viability of a new large-scale water supply system for a multi-state region.
PROVISION 02
Stipulates that the study will be undertaken in consultation with the Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System through a cooperative agreement and must comply with federal reclamation feasibility standards.
This ensures local input and adherence to established federal guidelines for water project evaluations.
PROVISION 03
Limits the federal share of the total costs for the feasibility study to not exceed 50 percent.
This establishes a cost-sharing requirement, ensuring that local entities contribute to the study's expenses.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 for the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the feasibility study.
This provides the necessary funding mechanism for the federal government's share of the study costs.
PROVISION 05
Terminates the authority provided by this section 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
This sets a clear deadline for the completion of the feasibility study, preventing indefinite delays.
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YRS IN OFFICE
7
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ACTION TIMELINE
7 EVENTSAPR 29
Subcommittee Hearings Held
APR 22
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
APR 22
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
FEB 3
Introduced in House
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7331
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 3, 2026
Last actionApr 29, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 3, 2026
House BillHR 7331Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchMinnesota
Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
INTRODUCED FEB 3, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 29, 2026
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