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Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2023

1/2/2025, 8:20 PM

Summary of Bill S 1898

The Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1898, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to make amendments to the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, which is a major water infrastructure project that serves the Navajo Nation, the Jicarilla Apache Nation, and the city of Gallup, New Mexico.

The main purpose of this bill is to provide additional funding and resources to the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project in order to ensure its successful completion. The project is crucial for providing clean and reliable water to communities in the region, many of which currently lack access to safe drinking water.

Some of the key provisions of the bill include authorizing additional funding for the project, streamlining the permitting process to expedite construction, and ensuring that the project is completed in a timely manner. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the project to ensure that it is meeting its goals and objectives. Overall, the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2023 is aimed at improving water infrastructure in the region and ensuring that communities have access to clean and reliable water. It is an important piece of legislation that has the potential to have a significant impact on the lives of those living in the Navajo Nation, the Jicarilla Apache Nation, and the city of Gallup, New Mexico.

Congressional Summary of S 1898

Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2023

This bill extends deadlines and otherwise revises the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project. This project was first authorized by the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, which settled the Navajo Nation's water rights in the San Juan Basin of New Mexico.

Specifically, the bill extends through December 31, 2029, the deadline for constructing project facilities.

The bill allows for additional project service areas, including by allowing the Navajo Nation to expand the project service area in order to deliver water supply from the project to Lupton, Arizona.

The bill directs the Department of the Interior to take certain land into trust for the benefit of the Navajo Nation.

The bill also establishes (1) the Navajo Nation Operations, Maintenance, and Replacement Trust Fund; and (2) the Jicarilla Apache Nation Operations, Maintenance, and Replacement Trust Fund.

Current Status of Bill S 1898

Bill S 1898 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2023. Bill S 1898 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 8, 2023.  Bill S 1898's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 661. as of December 4, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1898

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
5
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1898

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

- Arizona
- Government trust funds
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Infrastructure development
- Lakes and rivers
- Land transfers
- Land use and conservation
- New Mexico
- Rural conditions and development
- Water resources funding
- Water storage
- Water use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1898

Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2023
Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Amendments Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes.

Comments

Kaison Levin profile image

Kaison Levin

424

1 year ago

This bill bad for us. What about future generations?

Waylon Weber profile image

Waylon Weber

449

1 year ago

I am so excited about this new bill! It's going to make a big difference for many people, including me. I can't wait to see how this impacts everything.