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HR 1322119th 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 Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, Jemez, and Zia in New Mexico stream systems with comprehensive funding and infrastructure provisions.
Key Points
- 1Recognizes water rights for four Pueblos in Rio San Jose and Rio Jemez systems
- 2Establishes multiple trust funds totaling over $1.05 billion
- 3Includes state cost-share contributions and infrastructure funding
- 4Provides for water rights leasing and management authority
- 5Authorizes judicial review of water use permit decisions
- 6Includes environmental compliance and reporting requirements
Impact Areas
Four New Mexico PueblosState water rights adjudicationFederal trust responsibilitiesWater infrastructure developmentEnvironmental protectionRegional water management
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