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H.R. 3491

Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas Water Rights Settlement Act

Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas Water Rights Settlement Act

This bill modifies and ratifies the Kickapoo Tribe Water Rights Settlement Agreement entered into by the tribe and Kansas.

The bill confirms a consumptive tribal water right in the Delaware River Basin of up to 4,705 acre-feet of water per year.

The bill also outlines waivers, releases, and retentions of claims by the tribe and the United States under the settlement agreement.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Rep. Watkins, Steve [R-KS-2](R-KS)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

    Forestry Subcommittee
  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
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    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Agriculture Committee
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    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

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