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US HR7633

US HR7633
Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022


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Introduced
04/28/2022
In Committee
04/29/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees in the State of Arizona, to authorize construction of a water project relating to those water rights claims, and for other pur- poses.

AI Summary

This bill approves the settlement of water rights claims of the Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees in Arizona, authorizes construction of a water project relating to those water rights claims, and provides funding and other provisions to implement the settlement agreement. Key provisions include: establishing a Hualapai Water Trust Fund Account to fund the water project and related activities; reallocating 4,000 acre-feet per year (AFY) of Central Arizona Project (CAP) non-Indian agricultural priority water to the Hualapai Tribe; authorizing the Hualapai Tribe to lease or exchange their CAP water; waiving and releasing various water rights claims by the Hualapai Tribe, allottees, and the United States; and adding certain lands to the Hualapai Reservation. The bill also includes provisions related to environmental compliance, administration, and enforcement.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Subcommittee Hearings Held. (on 05/12/2022)

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