S. 564Introduced
Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Ratifies a water rights settlement for the Zuni Tribe in New Mexico, funds its implementation, and protects land and water around the Zuni Salt Lake
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Ratifies a water rights settlement for the Zuni Tribe in New Mexico, funds its implementation, and protects land and water around the Zuni Salt Lake
Key points
- Establish settlement trust fund
- Require federal land protections
- Transfer Zuni Salt Lake land into trust
- Approve water rights settlement agreement
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-06-04 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 429.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedFederal-Indian relationsGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and rivers