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New Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Technical Corrections Act

4/7/2025, 3:41 PM

Summary of Bill S 501

Bill 114 s 501, also known as the New Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Technical Corrections Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to make technical corrections to the New Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Agreement. This agreement was originally passed in 2009 and aims to provide the Navajo Nation in New Mexico with access to clean and reliable water sources.

The purpose of this bill is to address certain technical issues that have arisen since the original agreement was passed. These issues include clarifying certain terms and provisions of the agreement, as well as ensuring that the implementation of the agreement proceeds smoothly and efficiently.

Some of the key provisions of the New Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Technical Corrections Act include clarifying the responsibilities of the federal government and the Navajo Nation in implementing the agreement, as well as providing funding for the construction of water infrastructure projects on Navajo lands. Overall, this bill seeks to ensure that the New Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Agreement is implemented effectively and that the Navajo Nation in New Mexico has access to the clean and reliable water resources that they are entitled to under the original agreement.

Current Status of Bill S 501

Bill S 501 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2015. Bill S 501 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2015.  Bill S 501's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 114-57. as of September 30, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 501

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 501

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

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