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H.R. 7250 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-113

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

Became lawWater Resources Development
IntroducedJan 27, 2026
Passed HouseJun 2, 2026
Passed SenateSep 16, 2026
To PresidentSep 17, 2026
Became lawSep 25, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 7250 changed 1 section of existing law. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

Public Law 106-382 An earlier law, changed directly

What the words changed: every change, in place (1)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what was struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. Public Law 106-382changedby H.R. 7250 Sec. 1

    The bill says: Section 9 of the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–382; 114 Stat. 1457; 123 Stat. 2856; 128 Stat. 164; 132 Stat. 2906) is amended, in each of subsections (a)(1) and (b), by striking "2026" and inserting "2028".

    Bill text

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What it does

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This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the planning, design, and construction of the Assiniboine and Sioux Rural Water System and the Dry Prairie Rural Water System, both located in Montana.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 27, 2026).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. 2026-09-25Became Public Law No: 119-113.Library of Congress
  2. 2026-09-25Became Public Law No: 119-113.Library of Congress
  3. 2026-09-25Signed by President.Library of Congress
  4. 2026-09-25Signed by President.Library of Congress
  5. 2026-09-17Presented to President.House floor actions
  6. 2026-09-17Presented to President.Library of Congress
  7. 2026-09-16Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  8. 2026-09-16Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4746)Senate
  9. 2026-09-16Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.Library of Congress
  10. 2026-09-16Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
  11. 2026-09-16Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
  12. 2026-07-29Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
  13. 2026-06-03Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
  14. 2026-06-02Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  15. 2026-06-02On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3766)House floor actions
  16. 2026-06-02Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3766)Library of Congress
  17. 2026-06-02DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7250.House floor actions
  18. 2026-06-02Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3766-3767)House floor actions
  19. 2026-06-02Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
  20. 2026-06-02Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 589.House floor actions
  21. 2026-06-02Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-675.House floor actions
  22. 2026-06-02Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-675.Library of Congress
  23. 2026-05-14Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
  24. 2026-05-14Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  25. 2026-05-14Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries DischargedHouse committee actions
  26. 2026-03-26Subcommittee Hearings HeldHouse committee actions
  27. 2026-03-19Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.House committee actions
  28. 2026-01-27Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
  29. 2026-01-27Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  30. 2026-01-27Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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After it became law

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Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-113 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.