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Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4898| Senate 
| Updated: 11/16/2022
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (1)
Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)

Indian Affairs 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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Sep 20, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8920
Introduced in House
Sep 20, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Sep 20, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Nov 16, 2022
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
  • September 20, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8920
    Introduced in House


  • September 20, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 20, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • November 16, 2022
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8920: 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 CongressS-4898| Senate 
| Updated: 11/16/2022
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

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8920
Introduced in House
Sep 20, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Sep 20, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Nov 16, 2022
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
  • September 20, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8920
    Introduced in House


  • September 20, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 20, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • November 16, 2022
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (1)
Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8920: 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