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S 562119th CongressIntroduced
Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Approves water rights settlements for Pueblo tribes in New Mexico with significant trust fund allocations.
Key Points
- 1Approves water rights settlements for Acoma, Laguna, Jemez, and Zia Pueblos
- 2Establishes $1.2 billion in trust funds for water infrastructure and management
- 3Provides for water rights allocation and management authority to tribes
- 4Includes environmental compliance and infrastructure development provisions
- 5Requires state cost-sharing and federal funding commitments
- 6Protects tribal sovereignty and water rights while resolving longstanding claims
Impact Areas
Pueblo tribesWater rightsNew MexicoFederal-tribal relationsWater infrastructureEnvironmental protection
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