H.R. 7287 · In committee · Water Resources Development

Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act

What it does

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study, in coordination with the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, Inc., to determine whether to expand the system's capacity and reach in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
Requires the Secretary to submit a feasibility report to Congress and the public that includes a recommendation on whether to authorize construction and specifies that the non-Federal share of construction costs shall be at least 25 percent based on financial capability analysis.
Directs the Secretary to enter into a cost-sharing agreement with the non-Federal project entity whereby the Federal share of feasibility study costs shall not exceed 50 percent and comply with reclamation feasibility standards.
Authorizes $10,000,000 in appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the feasibility study, with authority expiring 10 years after enactment.

Apr 29, 2026: Subcommittee Hearings Held

Committee: House Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee