HR. 1444In Committee
Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Settle the Zuni Tribe's New Mexico water rights claims, fund implementation through a trust fund, and require federal protections for the Zuni Salt Lake area
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Settle the Zuni Tribe's New Mexico water rights claims, fund implementation through a trust fund, and require federal protections for the Zuni Salt Lake area
Key points
- Establish settlement trust fund
- Require federal protection measures
- Approve water rights settlement agreement
- Withdraw federal land from mineral development
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-18 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedFederal-Indian relationsGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and rivers