Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
The Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 establishes a final settlement for water rights claims of the federally recognized Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo in New Mexico's Rio Chama Stream System. The bill ratifies a 2023 agreement between the Pueblo, the State of New Mexico, and other parties, creating a $745 million Trust Fund to support water infrastructure, bosque restoration, and water rights management. It requires the Pueblo and United States to waive certain historical water rights claims in exchange for confirmation of the Pueblo's water rights through a legal judgment. The settlement includes specific provisions for fund usage, environmental compliance, and a timeline for implementation with an expiration date of July 1, 2038, unless extended.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Jun 4, 2026
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Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-124.
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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