119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 16, 2026
S. 3725IntroducedWater Resources Development
Senate authorizes feasibility study for Lewis & Clark regional water system expansion
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John (R-SD)5 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 29, 2026
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In plain English
The bill directs the federal government to study whether the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System in South Dakota can be expanded to serve additional areas. Sen. John Thune (R-SD) introduced the measure, which has bipartisan support with 2 Democratic and 3 Republican cosponsors, and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee ordered it reported favorably in July 2026.
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Where it is in the process
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Introduced
Jan 29
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Senate committee
Jul 16
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Senate floor
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House
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Signed
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What happens next: Awaiting committee assignment or hearings in the Senate.
Sponsor
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Cosponsors (5)
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2 Democrats, 3 Republicans (of 5 shown).
Activity timeline
Jul 16
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 17
Mar 17
Mar 17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Jan 29
Jan 29
Jan 29
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S379-380)
Jan 29
Jan 29
Jan 29
Introduced in Senate
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Full action log
All 4 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 16
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 17
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Jan 29
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S379-380)
Jan 29
Introduced in Senate
All 5 cosponsors
2 Democrats · 3 Republicans
Democrats (2)
Republicans (3)
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