Senate Passes Bill Extending Hydropower Opportunities at Yellowtail Afterbay Dam
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What happened
The Senate approved the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act on September 24, 2026, after the House had already passed it. The bill updates how the tribe can utilize funding from an earlier water rights settlement. This legislation extends the opportunity for the tribe to develop hydropower at the Yellowtail Afterbay Dam.
Why it matters
The amendments shift the water system provisions toward a broader set of eligible projects. Under the bill, the tribe gains the ability to use a dedicated account for planning, building, replacing, or repairing various water infrastructure, including facilities for domestic and municipal use.
Who's involved
- Yellowtail Afterbay DamThe dam whose hydropower development is subject to the bill's extension.
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Steve Daines
American politician and businessman (born 1962)