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Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
4/7/2025, 3:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3342
Bill 111 HR 3342, also known as the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to settle a long-standing water rights dispute in the Aamodt case in New Mexico. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 25, 2021, by Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez.
The Aamodt case involves a dispute over water rights between the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque, as well as non-Indian water users in the Pojoaque Basin. The case has been ongoing for decades and has resulted in costly litigation for all parties involved.
The Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act seeks to resolve this dispute by providing a framework for the settlement of water rights claims in the Pojoaque Basin. The bill establishes a process for the adjudication and quantification of water rights for the Pueblos and non-Indian water users, as well as a mechanism for the implementation of the settlement agreement. Additionally, the bill provides funding for the construction of water infrastructure projects in the Pojoaque Basin to ensure that all parties have access to a reliable water supply. The bill also includes provisions for the protection of cultural and environmental resources in the area. Overall, the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act aims to bring an end to the costly and contentious water rights dispute in the Pojoaque Basin and provide a fair and equitable resolution for all parties involved.
The Aamodt case involves a dispute over water rights between the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque, as well as non-Indian water users in the Pojoaque Basin. The case has been ongoing for decades and has resulted in costly litigation for all parties involved.
The Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act seeks to resolve this dispute by providing a framework for the settlement of water rights claims in the Pojoaque Basin. The bill establishes a process for the adjudication and quantification of water rights for the Pueblos and non-Indian water users, as well as a mechanism for the implementation of the settlement agreement. Additionally, the bill provides funding for the construction of water infrastructure projects in the Pojoaque Basin to ensure that all parties have access to a reliable water supply. The bill also includes provisions for the protection of cultural and environmental resources in the area. Overall, the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act aims to bring an end to the costly and contentious water rights dispute in the Pojoaque Basin and provide a fair and equitable resolution for all parties involved.
Current Status of Bill HR 3342
Bill HR 3342 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 24, 2009. Bill HR 3342 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on July 24, 2009.  Bill HR 3342's most recent activity was Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 265. as of February 1, 2010
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3342
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3342
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3342
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