Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 20, 2022Native Americans
H.R. 8921
Pueblos of Jemez and Zia Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 20, 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.
What just happenedSep 20, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3](D-NM)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseSep 20, 2022
- Sep 20, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Sep 20, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 20, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House