The Interior Department would study whether a new water system could serve parts of South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota. Federal funds could cover up to half the study cost, but the bill would not build the project.
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Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Latest action on H.R. 7331: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects communities in parts of South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota that may need more reliable water. It could also affect local governments, rural water users, businesses, and the Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System, Inc. The bill matters to them because it could start the formal study process for a future water project, but it does not approve construction.
Why this matters: Some communities in the region may need better long-term water options. This bill would not solve that problem by itself, but it would fund the first formal step. The study could show whether a new water system is practical, affordable, and environmentally workable. The final impact is still uncertain because the bill does not approve construction.
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Officially: Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
The Interior Department would study whether a new water system could serve parts of South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota. Federal funds could cover up to half the study cost, but the bill would not build the project.
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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
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