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HR6599FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

Technical Corrections to Water Settlement Funds

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

July 23, 2024

water rightsfederal fundingindigenous affairsinfrastructure

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

The bill authorizes a total of $18,466,681.16 in new federal appropriations to ensure these tribal water projects have the necessary funds for operation, maintenance, and replacement costs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Navajo Nation

The tribe is the beneficiary of the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, which receives an additional $6,357,674.46.

Taos Pueblo

The tribe is the beneficiary of the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund, which receives an additional $7,794,297.52.

Aamodt Settlement Pueblos

The tribes are the beneficiaries of the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund, which receives $4,314,709.18 and a waiver of certain interest payments.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

  • The Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund, and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund were established as part of major federal water rights settlements to provide tribes with secure water access and infrastructure. context

Summary

This bill authorizes additional federal payments to three specific water settlement trust funds for the Navajo Nation, Taos Pueblo, and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos. These payments are intended to cover adjusted interest amounts and operational costs for regional water systems.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total amount of money being authorized by this bill?
The bill authorizes a total of $18,466,681.16 across three different tribal water funds.
Does this bill change previous legal settlements?
No, the bill includes a disclaimer stating it does not affect the validity of previous legal conditions or findings related to the original settlement acts.

Why It Matters

The bill authorizes a total of $18,466,681.16 in new federal appropriations to ensure these tribal water projects have the necessary funds for operation, maintenance, and replacement costs.

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financial connection90% confidence

Interest Adjustment Pattern

The bill consistently uses 'adjusted interest payments' as the mechanism for providing additional funding to three separate, long-standing tribal water settlement funds.

Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust FundTaos Pueblo Water Development FundAamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund

Connected Entities

organizationTaos Pueblo Water Development Fund“Fund established within the Claims Resolution Act of 2010”Map →
organizationSecretary of the Treasury“Responsible for waiving interest payments”Map →
otherClaims Resolution Act of 2010“The Act being amended”Map →
locationTaos Pueblo“Associated with the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund”Map →
personMs. Stansbury“Co-sponsored the bill”Map →
personMs. Leger Fernandez“Introduced the bill”Map →
organizationAamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund“Fund established within the Claims Resolution Act of 2010”Map →
organizationNavajo Nation“Associated with the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund”Map →
otherOmnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009“The Act being amended”Map →
organizationAamodt Settlement Pueblos“Associated with the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund”Map →
bill_numberNavajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund“Fund established within the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009”Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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