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

Hozzl · 2024-07-25T08:20:19Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6599 Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/25/2024, 8:20 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6599

The bill titled "Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act" was introduced in the 118th Congress on December 5, 2023 (H.R. 6599). The bill appears to address technical modifications to the aforementioned existing acts related to water projects in Northwestern New Mexico, Taos Pueblo Indian water rights settlement, and Aamodt litigation settlement. Further details on the specific provisions or directives proposed in the bill can be accessed through the provided links to the official PDF and text versions.

Congressional Summary of HR 6599

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

This bill authorizes deposits representing unpaid interest into the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund, and the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos’ Fund. These funds were established in 2009 and 2010 under certain water rights settlement agreements that did not allow accrual of interest.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6599

Bill HR 6599 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2023. Bill HR 6599 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 5, 2023. Bill HR 6599's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of July 23, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6599

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6599

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

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.