Fort Peck Water System Reauthorization Act
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Latest action (29 Jul 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
What this bill does
S. 3635, the Fort Peck Water System Reauthorization Act, would amend the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000 to extend the authorization period for that program. Specifically, it changes references to the year "2026" to "2028" in two subsections of the existing law governing the rural water system, effectively extending the authorization for the program's activities by two years.
This bill primarily affects the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System, which serves communities on and around the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana. By extending the authorization deadline, the bill allows federal involvement in and support for the water system's construction, funding, or operations—as originally established under the 2000 law—to continue through 2028 rather than ending in 2026. The practical effect is to maintain continuity in the program without introducing new funding levels, new requirements, or substantive policy changes beyond the date extension.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 14, 2026, by Senator Steve Daines of Montana, with Senator Sheehy as a cosponsor, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. On July 29, 2026, the committee ordered the bill to be reported favorably without amendment, meaning it is now positioned for consideration by the full Senate. Further votes in the Senate and House would be required before it could be sent to the President for signature.
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Timeline
29 Jul 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Common questions
- What does S. 3635 do?
- S. 3635, the Fort Peck Water System Reauthorization Act, would amend the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000 to extend the authorization period for that program. Specifically, it changes references to the year "2026" to "2028" in two subsections of the existing law governing the rural water system, effectively extending the authorization for the program's activities by two years. This bill primarily affects the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System, which serves communities on and around the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana. By extending the authorization deadline, the bill allows federal involvement in and support for the water system's construction, funding, or operations—as originally established under the 2000 law—to continue through 2028 rather than ending in 2026. The practical effect is to maintain continuity in the program without introducing new funding levels, new requirements, or substantive policy changes beyond the date extension. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 14, 2026, by Senator Steve Daines of Montana, with Senator Sheehy as a cosponsor, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. On July 29, 2026, the committee ordered the bill to be reported favorably without amendment, meaning it is now positioned for consideration by the full Senate. Further votes in the Senate and House would be required before it could be sent to the President for signature.
- Has S. 3635 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3635. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3635?
- S. 3635 was sponsored by Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 3635?
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. (29 Jul 2026).
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