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S 564119th CongressIntroduced
Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 approves settlement of Zuni Tribe water rights claims and protects Zuni Salt Lake through comprehensive funding and land protections.
Key Points
- 1Approves settlement of Zuni Tribe water rights in Zuni River Stream System
- 2Establishes $685M in trust funds for water rights settlement and operations
- 3Protects Zuni Salt Lake through federal land withdrawal and management
- 4Requires tribal management plans for fund expenditures
- 5Includes comprehensive waivers and releases of claims
- 6Transfers federal lands into trust for the Tribe
Impact Areas
Zuni Indian TribeNew Mexico water rightsFederal trust fund managementCultural and religious site protectionSouthwestern water resource management
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