HR. 1322In Committee
Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements Act of 2025
Settles specified water rights claims for the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, Jemez, and Zia in New Mexico and establishes funded trust funds tied to those settlement agreements
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Settles specified water rights claims for the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, Jemez, and Zia in New Mexico and establishes funded trust funds tied to those settlement agreements
Key points
- Establish settlement trust funds
- Approve water settlement agreements
- Settle pueblo water rights claims
- Fund settlement trust funds
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-13 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedFederal-Indian relationsGovernment trust fundsIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsNative AmericansNew MexicoWater quality