Legislation on Midwest Water Systems, Weakening Endangered Species Protections for Water Projects, and the Clear Creek Hatchery

House Natural Resources Committee
   Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
1324 Longworth

04/29/2026 at 02:00PM

On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills:

  • H.R. 7287 (Rep. Johnson of SD), “Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act” to increase water usage by the L&C RWS covering Minnesota-South Dakota-Iowa intersection
  • H.R. 7331 (Rep. Johnson of SD), “Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act” to tap the Missouri River to feed the same region
  • H.R. 7515 (Rep. Strickland), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure
  • H.R. 8259 (Rep. Bentz), “Reclamation Project Consultation Improvement Act of 2026” to weaken endangered-species protections in furtherance of water supply projects

Witnesses not yet announced.