Daines, Downing Bill Protecting Rural Water Infrastructure Passes U.S. Senate, Heads to President’s Desk

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Representative Troy Downing today announced that their bill to reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act passed the U.S. Senate, and will now head to the President’s desk, where it is expected to be signed into law.

“This is huge news for northeast Montana! Access to safe and reliable water infrastructure is an absolute necessity, and reauthorizing the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act will help provide clean water for Montana communities. Thank you Representative Downing for your work to get this through the U.S. House- now let’s get it signed into law!” said Daines. 

“Reliable access to clean water is essential for the Fort Peck Reservation and communities across northeastern Montana. The Senate’s passage of this reauthorization is an important step toward keeping critical water infrastructure projects on track. I look forward to seeing this legislation reach the president’s desk,” said Downing.

“Clean, reliable water is essential to the health and future of our rural communities, and this bill will help ensure critical projects at Fort Peck and across northeast Montana keep moving forward. I was proud to be presiding over the Senate floor when this important legislation passed, and I look forward to seeing it signed into law,” said Sheehy.