To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 19Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

Summary

**Bill Summary: HR 7250** This bill would extend the authorization for the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System, which was originally created in 2000. **What it does:** Continues federal funding and support for a water infrastructure project that provides clean drinking water to communities on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in northeastern Montana. **Who it affects:** Primarily benefits tribal members and residents living on the Fort Peck Reservation, which is home to the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre tribes. The system also serves some surrounding rural communities in the region. **What would change:** Without reauthorization, federal support for this water system could expire, potentially affecting ongoing maintenance, operations, and any remaining construction phases. Reauthorizing it ensures continued federal backing for reliable water service to these communities. **Current status:** The bill is still being reviewed in congressional committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House.

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