S.3723

Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

Introduced·1/29/26

The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on a proposed water supply project in Western South Dakota.

The Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to perform a feasibility study on a proposed project to supply municipal, rural, and industrial water from the Missouri River to the Western Dakota Regional Water System. The Secretary must consult with various authorities during the study and develop a feasibility report recommending whether the project should proceed and the non-Federal share of construction costs, which must be at least 25%. The report must be submitted to Congress and made public.

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Calendar

Jun 10

9:30 AM

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 17

10:00 AM

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Jun 10

Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Mar 17

Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

Jan 29

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S379)