WASHINGTON — A provision in the U.S. House’s Water Resources Development Act is drawing opposition from several governors over proposed restrictions on transferring Missouri River water to other states. The measure would require approval from all 10 Missouri River Basin governors before studying or constructing projects that divert water outside the region. Supporters argue the provision would protect downstream water supplies, while opponents warn it could give individual governors veto power over future water projects. The House passed the legislation 415-9, but the Senate version does not include the controversial provision.

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