Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
The Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 establishes a final settlement for the Zuni Tribe's water rights in the Zuni River Stream System. It creates a $655.5 million Trust Fund to support water infrastructure development, management, and environmental compliance on tribal lands. The bill confirms tribal water rights held in trust by the U.S. government while preserving separate water rights for individual allottees (tribal members with land allotments). It also protects the Zuni Salt Lake and Sanctuary area through land withdrawals and management restrictions. Implementation depends on meeting specific conditions, including court approval and fund deposits, with an "Enforceability Date" triggering the settlement's full effect.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
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Introduced Jul 9, 2024
Last action Dec 4, 2024
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Dec 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 118-262.
upper
Nov 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Sep 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-551.
upper
Jul 9, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
upper
Jul 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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