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Introduced
12/02/2021
12/02/2021
In Committee
11/16/2022
11/16/2022
Crossed Over
12/21/2022
12/21/2022
Passed
12/28/2022
12/28/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/05/2023
01/05/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
An Act To authorize the Colorado River Indian Tribes to enter into lease or exchange agreements and storage agreements relating to water of the Colorado River allo- cated to the Colorado River Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act of 2022, authorizes the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) to enter into lease or exchange agreements, storage agreements, and agreements for conserved water related to their allocated water from the Colorado River. These agreements would allow the CRIT to temporarily use, store, or conserve a portion of their water allocation off the reservation for economic purposes, while ensuring the CRIT's decreed allocation is not permanently alienated. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to approve any such agreements and establishes procedures for coordination with the State of Arizona. The bill also protects the water rights of individual allottees on the CRIT reservation and limits the liability of the United States for the terms of the agreements.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 117-343. (on 01/05/2023)
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