The bill would study whether to expand a regional water system in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. It would not build anything yet. Congress would need to act again before construction could happen.
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Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Latest action on H.R. 7287: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects communities and water users in parts of Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota that could be served by an expanded Lewis and Clark Regional Water System. It also affects the local project group, nearby governments, tribes, and federal water planners because they would help shape or respond to the study. If construction is later approved, local partners and water customers could face costs tied to building and running the system.
Why this matters: Water supply can shape whether small towns, farms, and local businesses can grow and stay reliable. This bill would not solve that by itself. It would first ask whether expanding the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System makes sense, what it might cost, and who should pay. The study could guide a later decision by Congress on whether to fund construction.
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Officially: Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act
The bill would study whether to expand a regional water system in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. It would not build anything yet. Congress would need to act again before construction could happen.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries. (4/22/2026)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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