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Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

Introduced
Jan 29, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 10, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the government to study the feasibility of a water supply project along the mainstem of the Dakota rivers. Funds a study to determine if the project is viable.

Sponsored By

Mike Rounds
Republican · South Dakota · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 29, 2026
  3. Jun 10, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects residents and farmers in the Dakota region by potentially increasing their access to a reliable water supply. Impacts local communities and industries that rely on water from the Dakota rivers, such as agriculture and fisheries.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources
IntroducedJan 29, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.