Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
6/22/2024, 11:08 AMSummary of Bill S 1987
Bill 118 s 1987, also known as the Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation that aims to settle water rights claims for the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana. The bill was introduced in the Senate in 2024 and is currently under consideration.The Fort Belknap Indian Community has long-standing water rights claims that have been the subject of legal disputes for many years. This bill seeks to resolve these claims by providing the community with a certain amount of water rights and resources.
If passed, the bill would provide the Fort Belknap Indian Community with a specified amount of water rights for their use and benefit. This would help ensure that the community has access to an adequate and reliable water supply for their needs. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of a water rights settlement fund, which would be used to support the implementation of the settlement agreement and provide resources for the community to manage their water rights effectively. Overall, the Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 is an important piece of legislation that aims to address long-standing water rights claims for the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana. If passed, it would provide the community with the resources and support needed to ensure access to a reliable water supply for their future generations.
Congressional Summary of S 1987
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 S 1987
Bill S 1987 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2023. Bill S 1987 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 14, 2023. Bill S 1987's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of June 21, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1987
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1987
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansPotential Impact Areas
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationDams and canalsDepartment of the InteriorEconomic developmentEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHistorical and cultural resourcesHunting and fishingIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationMissouri RiverMontanaOutdoor recreationState and local government operationsWater qualityWater resources fundingWater storageWater use and supplyWatershedsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1987
Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024A bill to provide for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Fort Belknap Indian Community, and for other purposes.Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023Comments
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