H.R.5935

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act

Introduced·11/7/25
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Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act settles water rights claims for the Tribe.

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act settles water rights claims for the Tribe, confirming their water rights and establishing a settlement trust fund. The Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to execute an agreement among the Tribe, CVWD, and DWA, and directs the Secretary to manage the Agua Caliente Settlement Trust Fund. The Act also establishes accounts for development projects, groundwater augmentation, water management, and operation, maintenance, and replacement costs.

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History

Nov 7, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Nov 7, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.