S.563

Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

Introduced·2/13/25

Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 settles water rights claims for Ohkay Owingeh in the Rio Chama Stream System, New Mexico.

The Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 settles water rights claims for Ohkay Owingeh in the Rio Chama Stream System, New Mexico. The Act ratifies an agreement between Ohkay Owingeh, the State of New Mexico, and other parties. It authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to execute the agreement and establish a trust fund for water rights management. Funds can be used for water infrastructure, bosque restoration, and other specified purposes.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 5, 2025

2:30 PM

Senate Indian Affairs Hearing

History

Jun 4

Senate

Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-124.

Jun 4

Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.

Mar 5, 2025

Senate

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.