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HR 1324119th CongressIntroduced
Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Approves water rights settlement for Navajo Nation in the Rio San Jose Stream System and provides funding for water infrastructure development.
Key Points
- 1Recognizes Navajo Nation water rights in Rio San Jose and Rio Puerco basins
- 2Establishes $223.271 million trust fund with state cost-share
- 3Protects water rights from forfeiture while allowing leasing
- 4Authorizes water supply projects and infrastructure development
- 5Includes environmental compliance and permitting requirements
- 6Provides limited jurisdiction for water use permit review
Impact Areas
Navajo NationNew Mexico water rightsFederal trust responsibilitiesWater infrastructure developmentEnvironmental protectionRegional water management
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