South Dakota Water Feasibility Studies Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Oct 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 760.
What this bill does
The South Dakota Water Feasibility Studies Act, introduced by Representative Dusty Johnson, would direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct studies on the feasibility of constructing water supply projects in certain areas of the Missouri River basin. These studies would focus on supplying water for municipal, rural, and industrial uses. The bill outlines three specific feasibility studies: one for a Western South Dakota water supply project, another for expanding the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, and a third for a Dakota Mainstem water supply project.
These studies would involve coordinating with non-federal project entities, such as the Western Dakota Regional Water System, Inc., and the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, Inc. The Secretary would be required to produce a feasibility report with recommendations on project authorization and the non-federal share of construction costs, which must be at least 25 percent. The Federal government would cover up to 50 percent of the costs for conducting these feasibility studies, with appropriations of $10 million authorized for each study. The authority for these studies would terminate 10 years after the Act's enactment.
This bill has been ordered reported by the House of Representatives. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration. The process involves further review and potential votes in committees and on the floor of both chambers before it could be sent to the President for signature.
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Timeline
29 Oct 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 760.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9785 do?
- The South Dakota Water Feasibility Studies Act, introduced by Representative Dusty Johnson, would direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct studies on the feasibility of constructing water supply projects in certain areas of the Missouri River basin. These studies would focus on supplying water for municipal, rural, and industrial uses. The bill outlines three specific feasibility studies: one for a Western South Dakota water supply project, another for expanding the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, and a third for a Dakota Mainstem water supply project. These studies would involve coordinating with non-federal project entities, such as the Western Dakota Regional Water System, Inc., and the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, Inc. The Secretary would be required to produce a feasibility report with recommendations on project authorization and the non-federal share of construction costs, which must be at least 25 percent. The Federal government would cover up to 50 percent of the costs for conducting these feasibility studies, with appropriations of $10 million authorized for each study. The authority for these studies would terminate 10 years after the Act's enactment. This bill has been ordered reported by the House of Representatives. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate for consideration. The process involves further review and potential votes in committees and on the floor of both chambers before it could be sent to the President for signature.
- Has H.R. 9785 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9785. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9785?
- H.R. 9785 was sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9785?
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 760. (29 Oct 2026).
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