Requires a study to explore expanding water access for parts of Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
This bill would require the Department of the Interior to study how to expand the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System. This system provides water to communities and businesses in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. The study would determine if an expansion project is possible and how much it would cost, potentially leading to better water access.
Today, there is no federal requirement for the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study specifically for expanding the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System. If this bill becomes law, the Secretary of the Interior would be required to carry out a feasibility study. The Secretary would also develop a report with recommendations for construction and cost-sharing, with local groups paying at least 25 percent of construction costs. Additionally, the Secretary would enter into a cost-sharing agreement for the study itself, with the federal share not exceeding 50 percent. Up to $10,000,000 would be authorized to pay for the study.
S 3725 · 119th Congress · January 29, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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