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S. 4896

Pueblos of Jemez and Zia Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022

Pueblos of Jemez and Zia Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022

This bill authorizes, ratifies, and confirms a specified water rights settlement agreement entered into by the Pueblo of Jemez, the Pueblo of Zia, the United States, New Mexico, and others, thus satisfying claims to water rights in the Jemez River Stream System in New Mexico. Additionally, the bill establishes and provides funding for two settlement trust funds.

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-590.

Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM](D-NM)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-590.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  2. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  3. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate