Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 140) to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund.

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Summary of Bill HRES 681

Bill 115 HRES 681, also known as the Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 140), focuses on amending the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010. The main purpose of this bill is to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund.

The White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 established the WMAT Settlement Fund to provide financial resources for the White Mountain Apache Tribe to address water rights issues. However, there has been confusion and ambiguity surrounding the allowable uses of the funds.

This bill aims to provide clarity on how the funds in the WMAT Settlement Fund can be utilized by the White Mountain Apache Tribe. By amending the original act, the bill seeks to ensure that the funds are used in a manner that aligns with the intended purpose of addressing water rights issues for the tribe. Overall, Bill 115 HRES 681 is focused on ensuring that the White Mountain Apache Tribe has clear guidelines on how to utilize the funds in the WMAT Settlement Fund to effectively address water rights issues.

Current Status of Bill HRES 681

Bill HRES 681 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2018. Bill HRES 681 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2018. Bill HRES 681's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of January 10, 2018