Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act

4/3/2025, 6:50 PM

Summary of Bill S 640

Bill 119 s 640 is a proposed legislation that aims to make technical corrections to two important funds related to water resources for Native American tribes. The first correction involves the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, which was established under the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. The bill seeks to amend this fund to ensure its proper functioning and effectiveness.

The second correction pertains to the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund, which were established under the Claims Resolution Act of 2010. The bill aims to make technical corrections to these funds to address any errors or inconsistencies that may have arisen since their establishment.

Overall, the purpose of Bill 119 s 640 is to ensure that these important funds, which are crucial for the water resources development of Native American tribes, are operating smoothly and efficiently. The bill does not introduce any major policy changes but rather seeks to make necessary technical corrections to ensure the proper functioning of these funds.

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Current Status of Bill S 640

Bill S 640 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 19, 2025. Bill S 640 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 19, 2025. Bill S 640's most recent activity was Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. as of March 5, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 640

A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, to amend the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 to make technical corrections to the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund, and for other purposes.A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, to amend the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 to make technical corrections to the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund, and for other purposes.

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