United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 4040 — Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026

Last action — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill amends existing water resource management provisions in North Dakota.

This legislation modifies certain aspects of North Dakota's water resources management. It aims to enhance the effectiveness of water use and conservation practices in the state.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means potentially improved water conservation and management practices that can benefit ecological health.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  3. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

  4. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

544 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 4040?
S 4040 is sponsored by Padilla, Alex (Democratic), Cramer, Kevin (Republican), and Hoeven, John (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4040?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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