S. 565Reported
Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Settles Navajo Nation water rights claims in New Mexico's Rio San José Stream System and establishes a trust fund to carry out the agreement
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Settles Navajo Nation water rights claims in New Mexico's Rio San José Stream System and establishes a trust fund to carry out the agreement
Key points
- Establish settlement trust fund
- Allow additional project service areas
- Approve water rights settlement agreement
- Fund settlement trust accounts
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Reported
Latest action
2025-03-05 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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