To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act...
To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.
This bill aims to renew the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000. It seeks to extend the authorization and funding for the water system on the Fort Peck Reservation, ensuring continued access to clean water for the residents there. The bill would directly affect the people living on the Fort Peck Reservation, improving their water quality and availability.
As of June 3, 2026, the bill has been introduced, referred to committees, and reported favorably. It has passed through several stages in both the House and Senate, including committee reviews and debates. The most recent action was on July 29, 2026, when it was ordered to be reported without amendment favorably by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Key milestones in the legislative process include its introduction on January 27, 2026, and its consideration by various committees. The bill was reported out of the House Committee on Natural Resources on June 2, 2026, and passed by voice vote in the House. The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has also ordered the bill to be reported favorably, indicating strong support for its passage.
