HR. 1323In Committee
Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Settles the Ohkay Owingeh pueblo's Rio Chama water rights claims in New Mexico and implements the related settlement framework
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Settles the Ohkay Owingeh pueblo's Rio Chama water rights claims in New Mexico and implements the related settlement framework
Key points
- Establish settlement trust fund
- Approve water rights settlement agreement
- Fund water infrastructure purposes
- Define pueblo water rights
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 rightsLand transfersLand use and conservationNative Americans