Bill · H.R. 7331· House(119-HR-7331)
Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
- Introduced
- 2/3/2026
- Last activity
- 4/29/2026 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sponsored by
- Dusty Johnson
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act," directs the Secretary of the Interior to investigate a potential water project. The goal is to determine if it is feasible to build a system that provides water to municipal, rural, and industrial areas. This service area covers parts of South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota. The study would be conducted in consultation with the Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System through a cooperative agreement. The study must follow specific reclamation feasibility standards.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The study specifically targets the water supply needs of rural areas within the Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System service area.
Does this invest in rural communities?+5
The bill directs a study for a water supply project specifically serving rural areas in South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The water supply project study aims to support municipal, rural, and industrial water needs which can facilitate regional economic activity.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill authorizes up to $10,000,000 in federal spending for the feasibility study.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Water Supply Availability: The study looks into constructing a project to supply municipal, rural, and industrial water to service areas in South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota (Section 3(a)(1)). This could potentially provide necessary water resources to these communities and industries.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Cost: There is an authorization of up to $10,000,000 to carry out this study (Section 3(c)). Additionally, the Federal government's share of the study costs is limited to 50 percent (Section 3(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Reduces Government Spending-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 4/29/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 4/22/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- 2/3/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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