Daines, Downing Bill Protecting Rural Water Infrastructure Signed by President Trump, Officially Law

• September 28, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Representative Troy Downing announced that their bill to reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act was signed by President Trump and is officially law.

"This is a major win for the Treasure State. Montanans should never have to worry about whether or not their water is safe to drink. Now that President Trump has signed our bill into law, we'll be able to continue critical construction on water infrastructure on the Fort Peck reservation and throughout the northeast region. I'm grateful for everyone who helped get this bill across the finish line and look forward to seeing the impacts this will have for the health and future of our communities," said Daines.

"I'm proud that the President has signed my bill, H.R. 7250, into law. This legislation will help keep critical water projects moving forward and provide greater certainty for families and communities across northeastern Montana. Reliable water infrastructure is essential to the future of this region. I'm grateful to the Montana delegation for working together to get this bill through Congress and signed into law," said Downing.

Read the bill text HERE.

Background:

The bill reauthorizes the Fort Peck Dry Prairie Rural Water System. It extends authority for the Bureau of Reclamation to continue constructing essential water infrastructure in the Fort Peck Reservation and in Roosevelt, Sheridan, Valley, and Daniels counties from December 2026 to December 2028. The Fort Peck Dry Prairie Reservation Rural Water System is one of four regional water systems in Montana. Read Daines' press release from when he introduced the bill in January 2026 HERE. Read Daines' press release from when the bill passed the Senate HERE.

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Contact: Gabby Wiggins