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S 3242119th CongressIn Committee
Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 20, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-New Mexico)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025 amends the original settlement act to facilitate implementation of the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement, including provisions for trust funds and mutual-benefit projects.
Key Points
- 1Amends definitions to clarify terms like 'Mitigation Well System' and 'Pueblo Trust Funds'
- 2Establishes new trust funds for groundwater development and surface water sharing
- 3Provides supplemental funding for mutual-benefit projects
- 4Includes deadlines and conditions for project completion
- 5Addresses fluctuations in construction costs through indexing adjustments
- 6Disclaims requirements for settlement agreement amendments
Impact Areas
Taos Pueblo TribeWater resource managementFederal and state water projectsNew Mexico communitiesEnvironmental and infrastructure development
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