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

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

Where it stands

Status
Reported
Latest action
2025-03-05Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Topics and policy areas

undefinedFederal district courtsFederal-Indian relationsGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsJudicial review and appeals