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Introduced
07/28/2023
07/28/2023
In Committee
07/28/2023
07/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL 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 2023, provides for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana. The key provisions include: ratifying and authorizing the execution of a water rights compact between the Fort Belknap Indian Community and the State of Montana; confirming the Tribal water rights and establishing a Tribal water code; authorizing federal land exchanges and transfers into trust for the Tribe; allocating 20,000 acre-feet of water from Lake Elwell for the Tribe's use; requiring the federal government to rehabilitate and expand the Fort Belknap Indian Irrigation Project; establishing a trust fund and an implementation fund to finance the settlement; and outlining waivers and releases of claims related to the Tribe's water rights. The bill also includes various compliance, administrative, and miscellaneous provisions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 07/28/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5088/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5088/BILLS-118hr5088ih.pdf |
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