Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-03-04T15:15:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5088 Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/4/2024, 3:15 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5088

Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023

This bill modifies and ratifies a specified water rights settlement agreement entered into by the United States, Montana, and the Fort Belknap Indian Community (i.e., the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes).

The bill requires the community's water rights to be held in trust for the benefit of the community and its allottees. The community must enact a tribal water code to regulate its water rights.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (as applicable) to enter negotiations with Montana to exchange certain state lands for federal lands to be held in trust for the benefit of the community.

The bill also

establishes the Aaniiih Nakoda Settlement Trust Fund (and specified accounts) for purposes of carrying out this bill,
establishes the Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Settlement Implementation Fund (and specified accounts) for purposes of carrying out this bill, and
provides funding for specified accounts established by the bill.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5088

Bill HR 5088 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 28, 2023. Bill HR 5088 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 28, 2023. Bill HR 5088's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of July 28, 2023