HR 2025119th CongressIntroduced

Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

Introduced: Oct 28, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

Settles water‑rights claims for the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, ratifying the settlement agreement, allocating water rights, establishing trust funds, and authorizing water‑delivery contracts and a major pipeline project.

Key Points

1Ratifies the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement.
2Allocates and confirms water rights for each tribe and establishes trust funds for water projects, OM&R, and conservation.
3Authorizes water‑delivery contracts for each tribe’s allocated water.
4Authorizes the iina ba‑paa tuwaqat’si pipeline to deliver potable water to tribal communities.

Impact Areas

Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, San Juan Southern Paiute TribeState of Arizona and federal agencies (USDA, Interior, EPA)Water users, irrigation, and municipal water systems

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