HR 1482119th CongressIntroduced

Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2025

Introduced: Oct 29, 2025

Civil Rights & JusticeEnvironment & ClimateInfrastructure

Standard Summary

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This legislation amends the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act to enhance the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project through expanded service areas, deferred construction provisions, renewable energy funding, trust fund adjustments, and clarified water rights agreements for tribal communities across New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah.

Key Points

1Authorizes expansion of the Project Service Area to include Navajo communities in New Mexico's Rio San Jose Basin and Lupton, Arizona, to increase service coverage and reduce per-unit operational costs.
2Establishes a Deferred Construction Fund allowing deferral of certain project facilities with deposited funds exempt from future cost adjustments while maintaining authorization levels.
3Allocates up to $6.25 million for renewable energy development including hydroelectric power at project facilities, with specific funding source limitations and usage parameters.

Impact Areas

Navajo Nation and Jicarilla Apache Nation tribal communities receiving water servicesBureau of Reclamation and Department of Interior trust fund management responsibilitiesCity of Gallup and other project participants regarding cost-sharing obligationsState of Utah concerning non-project water delivery under the Navajo/Utah Settlement Agreement

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