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US S1987

US S1987
Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024


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Introduced
06/14/2023
In Committee
07/19/2023
Crossed Over
06/21/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To provide for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Fort Belknap Indian Community, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024, provides for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Fort Belknap Indian Community. It authorizes and ratifies the water rights compact between the Fort Belknap Indian Community and the State of Montana, allocates water from Lake Elwell to the Fort Belknap Indian Community, requires the rehabilitation and expansion of the Fort Belknap Indian Irrigation Project, and establishes two trust funds to provide funding for various water-related projects and activities. The bill also includes waivers and releases of claims related to the water rights settlement and provides for the transfer of certain federal and state lands to the Fort Belknap Indian Community.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Held at the desk. (on 06/21/2024)

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