United StatesOhkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
What it does
This bill recognizes and settles certain water rights claims in New Mexico of the pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh. It also establishes and provides funding for a settlement trust fund.
More detail
Specifically, the bill authorizes, ratifies, and confirms a specified water rights settlement agreement entered into by Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico, and others, thus satisfying claims to water rights in the Rio Chama Stream System in New Mexico.
The bill establishes and provides funding for the Ohkay Owingeh Water Rights Settlement Trust Fund. This trust fund may only be used for five specified purposes, including for activities related to water production, treatment, or delivery infrastructure.
The bill also (1) specifies the water rights of the pueblo; and (2) outlines waivers, releases, and retentions of claims by the pueblo and the United States.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Jun 4Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-124.Latest
- Jun 4Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
- 2025
- Mar 5Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Feb 13Introduced in Senate
- Feb 13Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.Introduced