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US HR4598

US HR4598
Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act


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Introduced
07/22/2025
In Committee
07/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, to amend the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 to make technical corrections to the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos’ Fund, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill makes technical corrections to three separate water-related legislation funds involving Native American tribes: the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund, and the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund. Specifically, the bill authorizes additional appropriations for each fund: $6,357,674.46 for the Navajo Nation Trust Fund, $7,794,297.52 for the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund, and $4,314,709.18 for the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund. The bill also includes a provision waiving any interest payments due to the United States for the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund prior to September 15, 2017. Additionally, the bill includes a disclaimer section that ensures the technical corrections do not invalidate previous Secretarial findings or the satisfaction of conditions precedent in the original legislation. The technical corrections aim to provide additional financial support and clarify funding mechanisms for water resource development and management for these Native American tribes.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 07/22/2025)

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