Troy Downing (R-MT)
To reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000.
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Became Public Law No: 119-113.
Became law
Passed both chambers and was signed by the President, or became law without a signature.
Nothing more in Congress: it is law. When it takes effect depends on the dates written into it — some parts start at once, others a year or more later.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- Passed Senate voice vote
- To President
- Became Law
No one's position on it was recorded: the House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together), and the Senate by voice vote (members called out yes or no together).
What this bill would do
This bill is known as H.R. 7250 and comes from the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. The entire purpose of the bill is to reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000. To do this, it makes a simple change to Section 9 of the original Act. Specifically, it updates the date listed in subsections (a)(1) and (b). The text strikes the year "2026" and replaces it with "2028".
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill provides a critical extension for water system resources specifically for the Fort Peck Reservation.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The act ensures the continued availability of water infrastructure for rural residents in the Fort Peck area.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The extension of water system funding supports the infrastructure needs of the Native American community on the Fort Peck Reservation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1: This section extends the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000 through the year 2028 by changing the date from 2026. This might be considered positive because it continues the authorization for the water system program for an additional two years.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides a critical extension for water system resources specifically for the Fort Peck Reservation. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The act ensures the continued availability of water infrastructure for rural residents in the Fort Peck area. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Continued water infrastructure provides essential utility stability for low-income households on the reservation.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The extension of water system funding supports the infrastructure needs of the Native American community on the Fort Peck Reservation. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Securing water infrastructure can support long-term economic stability and poverty reduction in rural communities.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill extends the timeline for water system infrastructure, which is critical for rural development in the Fort Peck area.
- Public Law (9/26/2026)
The text as it became law
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
- 9/25/2026
- Signed by President.
- Became Public Law No: 119-113.
- 9/17/2026
- Presented to President.
- 9/16/2026
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4746)
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 7/29/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 6/3/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 6/2/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-675.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 589.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3766)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3766)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7250.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3766-3767)
- Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 5/14/2026
- Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- 3/26/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 3/19/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.