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Feasibility Study for Expanding the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System

This bill directs a study to determine if the Lewis & Clark water system can be expanded to serve more people in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. It aims to improve water access for homes, farms, and businesses across these regions.
Key points
Evaluation of expanding water delivery capacity to rural and industrial areas.
Authorization of $10 million to fund the planning and feasibility report.
Requirement for local entities to cover at least 25% of future construction costs.
Mandatory collaboration between federal, state, and tribal authorities on water security.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3725
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2026-01-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3725.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Evaluation of expanding water delivery capacity to rural and industrial areas.
  • Authorization of $10 million to fund the planning and feasibility report.
  • Requirement for local entities to cover at least 25% of future construction costs.
  • Mandatory collaboration between federal, state, and tribal authorities on water security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Thune, John [R-SD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-20.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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