It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Water Resources DevelopmentCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment information and archivesIowaMinnesotaPublic-private cooperationRural conditions and developmentSouth DakotaWater resources fundingWater use and supply
Why This Matters
This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on expanding the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System to provide more water to communities in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
If you live in Iowa, Minnesota, or South Dakota, this study could lead to improved water supply for your community.
Who this affects
Residents in Iowa · Residents in Minnesota · Residents in South Dakota · Local businesses
What changes is this bill making?
1The Secretary of the Interior will study the feasibility of expanding the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System.
2The study will assess whether the project can supply water to municipal, rural, and industrial users in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
3The federal government will cover up to 50 percent of the study costs, not exceeding $10 million.
