Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 649.
What this bill does
This bill, the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act, would require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine if a project to expand the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System is feasible. The study would assess the capacity and reach of the system, which serves areas in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
The study would evaluate whether the proposed project is technically and financially feasible. It would also recommend whether the project should be authorized for construction and what the non-Federal share of construction costs should be, which would be at least 25 percent. The Secretary would consult with various government entities and the non-Federal project entity, which is the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, Inc., or its successor.
This bill has been ordered reported with an amendment by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Following this committee action, it would proceed to further consideration by the Senate. The study would be conducted under reclamation laws and standards, and up to $10 million in federal funds could be used for the study, with the federal share not exceeding 50 percent. The authority for this study would expire five years after the bill is enacted.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 649.
Common questions
- What does S. 3725 do?
- This bill, the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act, would require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine if a project to expand the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System is feasible. The study would assess the capacity and reach of the system, which serves areas in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. The study would evaluate whether the proposed project is technically and financially feasible. It would also recommend whether the project should be authorized for construction and what the non-Federal share of construction costs should be, which would be at least 25 percent. The Secretary would consult with various government entities and the non-Federal project entity, which is the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, Inc., or its successor. This bill has been ordered reported with an amendment by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Following this committee action, it would proceed to further consideration by the Senate. The study would be conducted under reclamation laws and standards, and up to $10 million in federal funds could be used for the study, with the federal share not exceeding 50 percent. The authority for this study would expire five years after the bill is enacted.
- Has S. 3725 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3725. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3725?
- S. 3725 was sponsored by Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (R-SD), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3725?
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 649. (17 Sep 2026).
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