# 119-s-4489: Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authorization Act

119-s-4489, Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authorization Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4489
- Congress: 119
- Title: Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authorization Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2026-05-12
- Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Water Resources Development
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-11

## Summary

**Authorizes federal construction and funding for the Dry-Redwater Regional Water System to supply municipal, rural, and industrial water to parts of eastern Montana and western North Dakota.** The bill would follow a Bureau of Reclamation feasibility study, limit the federal share to 75 percent of project costs, and authorize $602.0 million in appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2037.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT), 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Federal $602M for regional water: benefit, high. This bill would authorize the Secretary to carry out the Dry-Redwater Regional Water System using a Bureau of Reclamation feasibility study. It would authorize $602 million for planning, design, and construction for fiscal years 2027 through 2037. The amount could be adjusted for cost index changes…
- Local groups pay water upkeep costs: cost, medium. This bill would bar Federal funds from paying to operate, maintain, or replace the Dry-Redwater Water System. If enacted, the Authority or other non-federal entities would need to pay those ongoing costs. That could lead to higher local water rates or local budget pressures for households served by…
- Firm-rate power, local upgrade costs: mixed, medium. This bill would let the Water System get Pick‑Sloan firm-rate power to run intake, pumping, treatment, reservoirs, tanks, and pipelines up to delivery points if the system is not-for-profit and built under a cooperative agreement. The Authority would have to pay the firm power charge and any non-fe…
- State water law remains unchanged: mixed, low. This bill would not preempt or change any State water law or a State's authority to manage water resources as in effect on the date of enactment. If enacted, state rules and control over water would continue to apply alongside the federal project.

## Related bills

- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-3492: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
- 119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-4489 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4489)

## Related
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-3492: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3492)
- [119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-292)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4489 (as of 2026-10-11).