Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

Senate Bill

S. 3723

119th Congress

Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 17, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Sponsor information unavailable

Cosponsors

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Summary

This bill directs the federal government to conduct a feasibility study for a water supply project in western South Dakota. The study would examine whether it is practical and worthwhile to build infrastructure that would bring water to communities in that region.

Latest Action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

Introduced3/17/2026

StatusCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

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Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act

This bill directs the federal government to conduct a feasibility study for a water supply project in western South Dakota. The study would examine whether it is practical and worthwhile to build infrastructure that would bring water to communities in that reg

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This bill directs the federal government to conduct a feasibility study for a water supply project in western South Dakota. The study would examine whether it is practical and worthwhile to build infrastructure that would bring water to communities in that region.

Bill Number: 3723
Introduced: 3/17/2026
Status: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill Number: 3723
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Introduced: 3/17/2026
Summary: This bill directs the federal government to conduct a feasibility study for a water supply project in western South Dakota. The study would examine whether it is practical and worthwhile to build infrastructure that would bring water to communities in that region.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill directs the federal government to conduct a feasibility study for a water supply project in western South Dakota. The study would examine whether it is practical and worthwhile to build infrastructure that would bring water to communities in that region.

Last updated: 2/21/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill requires a feasibility study for a water supply project specifically focused on western South Dakota.
A feasibility study examines whether a proposed project is practical, cost-effective, and beneficial before construction begins.
The project would likely involve infrastructure such as pipelines, reservoirs, or treatment facilities to deliver water to the region.
Western South Dakota faces water supply challenges that this project would aim to address.
The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for consideration.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect residents, businesses, and agricultural operations in western South Dakota who may face water supply limitations. If the study leads to an actual water project, it could improve water access and reliability for communities in the region. The study itself would involve federal agencies and potentially state and local governments in planning efforts.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3723, 119th Congress (2026). "Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3723

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