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Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8920| House 
| Updated: 9/20/2022
Teresa Leger Fernandez

Teresa Leger Fernandez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (1)
Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022 This bill authorizes, ratifies, and confirms a specified water rights settlement agreement entered into by the Pueblo of Acoma, the Pueblo of Laguna, the United States, New Mexico, and others, thus satisfying claims to water rights in the Rio San Jose Stream System in New Mexico. Additionally, the bill establishes and provides funding for three trust funds.
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Timeline
Sep 20, 2022
Introduced in House
Sep 20, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Nov 16, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4898
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
  • September 20, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • September 20, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • November 16, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4898
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 117-4898: Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022
Federal-Indian relationsGovernment trust fundsIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsNew MexicoWater qualityWater use and supply

Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8920| House 
| Updated: 9/20/2022
Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022 This bill authorizes, ratifies, and confirms a specified water rights settlement agreement entered into by the Pueblo of Acoma, the Pueblo of Laguna, the United States, New Mexico, and others, thus satisfying claims to water rights in the Rio San Jose Stream System in New Mexico. Additionally, the bill establishes and provides funding for three trust funds.
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Timeline
Sep 20, 2022
Introduced in House
Sep 20, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Nov 16, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4898
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
  • September 20, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • September 20, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • November 16, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4898
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Teresa Leger Fernandez

Teresa Leger Fernandez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (1)
Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 117-4898: Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal-Indian relationsGovernment trust fundsIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsNew MexicoWater qualityWater use and supply