To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 7250
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Water Resources Development
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-03: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-11T15:41:43Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
The legislation reauthorizes the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000 by extending its expiration date.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 9 of the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-382).
- Changes the authorization end date from 2026 to 2028 in subsections (a)(1) and (b).
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Extends the reauthorization period by two years, allowing continued operation of the rural water system program without altering its core structure or funding mechanisms.
Potential Impacts
- Enables ongoing federal support for water infrastructure on the Fort Peck Reservation, potentially benefiting local water access and development.
- Affects federal agencies responsible for administering the program, such as those involved in tribal water projects, by maintaining their authority for an additional two years.
- Limited effects on international relations, as the bill focuses solely on domestic reservation infrastructure.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Residents and tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation, who rely on the rural water system.
- Federal agencies tasked with implementing the water system.
- Congressional committees overseeing energy and natural resources.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Represents a routine extension of existing authority with no new legal requirements or constitutional issues introduced.
- Maintains the status quo of the original act without expanding federal powers or altering tribal-federal relationships.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
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Recent Actions
- 2026-06-03: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 2026-06-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-06-02: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3766)
- 2026-06-02: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3766)
- 2026-06-02: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7250.
- 2026-06-02: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3766-3767)
- 2026-06-02: Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2026-06-02: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 589.
- 2026-06-02: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-675.
- 2026-06-02: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-675.
- 2026-05-14: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- 2026-05-14: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2026-05-14: Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
- 2026-03-26: Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 2026-03-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Bill Versions
- An Act To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000. — issued 2026-06-02 — PDF (4 pages)
- To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000. — issued 2026-01-27 — PDF (1 pages)
- An Act To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000. — issued 2026-06-03 — PDF (2 pages)
- To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000. — issued 2026-06-02 — PDF (4 pages)