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US S4104

US S4104
Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022


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Introduced
04/28/2022
In Committee
11/16/2022
Crossed Over
12/21/2022
Passed
12/28/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/05/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

An Act 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 purposes.

AI Summary

This bill: - Approves the Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Agreement, which resolves all claims to water rights of the Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees in Arizona. - Authorizes the construction of the Hualapai Water Project to divert, treat, and convey up to 3,414 acre-feet per year of water from the Colorado River for municipal, commercial, and industrial uses on the Hualapai Reservation. - Establishes the Hualapai Water Trust Fund Account, which will be used to plan, design, construct, and operate the Hualapai Water Project, as well as for other purposes related to water rights and resources for the Hualapai Tribe. - Reallocates 4,000 acre-feet per year of Central Arizona Project non-Indian agricultural priority water to the Hualapai Tribe and requires the federal government and State of Arizona to firm this allocation. - Authorizes the Hualapai Tribe to lease or exchange its CAP water allocation within the lower basin in Arizona. - Adds certain lands to the Hualapai Reservation and provides for the future acquisition of lands in trust for the benefit of the Hualapai Tribe.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Became Public Law No: 117-349. (on 01/05/2023)

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