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Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

11/7/2025, 12:06 AM

Summary of Bill S 546

Bill 119 s 546 is a proposed amendment to the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 that aims to make a technical correction to the water rights settlement for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the management of public lands.

The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation have been involved in a water rights settlement that requires adjustments to ensure fair and equitable distribution of water resources. This bill seeks to address any technical errors or oversights in the original settlement agreement to ensure that the tribes receive the water rights they are entitled to.

In addition to the specific provisions related to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes, the bill may also include other measures related to public land management. These could involve regulations, funding allocations, or other policies that impact the use and conservation of public lands across the United States. Overall, Bill 119 s 546 is focused on addressing a specific issue related to water rights for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes while also potentially including broader provisions related to public land management. The bill aims to ensure that the tribes receive fair treatment and access to the resources they need, while also promoting responsible stewardship of public lands.

Congressional Summary of S 546

Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

This bill authorizes deposit of specified interest payments into the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Water Rights Development Fund. This fund was established in 2009 under the water rights settlement agreement for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation.

Current Status of Bill S 546

Bill S 546 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2025. Bill S 546 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2025.  Bill S 546's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 261. as of November 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 546

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 546

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

- Federal-Indian relations
- Government trust funds
- Idaho
- Indian claims
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Interest, dividends, interest rates
- Nevada
- Water use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 546

A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the water rights settlement for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the water rights settlement for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, and for other purposes.

Comments

Amani Heller profile image

Amani Heller

402

9 months ago

I fully support this bill and believe it is important for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation. It may have positive impacts on the community and I am interested to see how it plays out. #UnitedStatesSBill546 #SupportingNativeCommunities

Etta Buchanan profile image

Etta Buchanan

488

8 months ago

This bill is unfair.

Kylen O'Donnell profile image

Kylen O'Donnell

412

9 months ago

This bill is a complete waste of time and taxpayer money. It's ridiculous that they are making technical corrections to a water rights settlement for a specific tribe when there are so many other important issues that need to be addressed. This is just another example of government inefficiency and incompetence. #ridiculous #wasteoftime