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HR 9554118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2024

Policy Area: Water Resources Development
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Feb 9, 2026
Latest Action Date
Sep 12, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2024 is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at modifying existing water resource management laws specific to the Dakota region. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions or changes proposed.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to amend water resource policies in the Dakota region but did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is focused on water resources development, specifically targeting amendments related to the Dakota region.
  • It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • No official summary or full text is publicly available, and the bill status is recorded as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Local and regional water management agencies in the Dakota region', 'Communities and industries dependent on water resources in the Dakotas', 'Environmental and natural resource organizations involved in water resource development']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full text and summary limits transparency and understanding of specific policy changes or funding implications', 'Potential challenges in implementation and oversight cannot be assessed due to missing detailed provisions', 'Uncertainty about cost, authority adjustments, or environmental impacts due to absence of detailed legislative language']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. It did not advance beyond committee referral and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum or prioritization. The focus on water resources development aligns with ongoing federal efforts to manage and improve water infrastructure and environmental stewardship in regional contexts.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

["Potential influence on future water resource legislation in the Dakota region due to the bill's introduction and referral", 'Possible impact on regional water infrastructure planning and stakeholder engagement despite bill expiration', 'May affect perceptions of legislative attention to regional water resource issues']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text significantly limits transparency and public oversight. Tracking the bill's referral to the House Committee on Natural Resources without further action highlights the importance of monitoring committee processes and legislative follow-through. The failure or expiration status underscores the need for clear documentation to assess policy impacts and implementation considerations.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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