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
- Became Law
- Became Law
- Public Law 119-113
- Latest Action
- 2026-09-25: Became Public Law No: 119-113.
- Last Updated
- 2026-09-30T16:47:40Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation reauthorizes the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000 by extending its funding and operational timeline by two years.
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 both subsections (a)(1) and (b).
- No other modifications to the original Act are included.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Extends the period during which federal authorization and associated funding for the rural water system remain available.
- Provides a two-year continuation of the program originally set to expire in 2026.
Potential Impacts
- Allows continued federal support for the development and operation of the rural water system serving the Fort Peck Reservation.
- May affect planning and construction timelines for water infrastructure projects on the reservation.
- No direct changes to international relations or broader federal agency structures are specified.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Fort Peck Reservation communities, including the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes.
- Federal agencies responsible for implementing the rural water system, such as the Department of the Interior.
- Local residents and governments relying on the water infrastructure.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The bill makes only a technical extension without altering substantive legal authorities or introducing new requirements.
- No evident constitutional issues or major policy shifts are present in the text.
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
- 2026-09-25: Became Public Law No: 119-113.
- 2026-09-25: Became Public Law No: 119-113.
- 2026-09-25: Signed by President.
- 2026-09-25: Signed by President.
- 2026-09-17: Presented to President.
- 2026-09-17: Presented to President.
- 2026-09-16: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 2026-09-16: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4746)
- 2026-09-16: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- 2026-09-16: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- 2026-09-16: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- 2026-07-29: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 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)
Bill Versions
- An Act To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000. — issued 2026-06-02 — PDF (4 pages)
- An Act To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000. — issued 2026-09-18 — PDF (1 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)