H.R.9785

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct feasibility studies for water supply projects in South Dakota and surrounding states.

The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct feasibility studies for three water supply projects in South Dakota and neighboring states. The studies will assess the feasibility of supplying municipal, rural, and industrial water from the Missouri River. The Secretary must consult with relevant authorities and develop feasibility reports, including recommendations on project authorization and cost-sharing. The federal share for these studies is capped at 50 percent, with a total authorized appropriation of $10,000,000.