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Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1304| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2024
Teresa Leger Fernandez

Teresa Leger Fernandez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (2)
Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements Act of 2023 This bill recognizes and settles certain water rights claims in New Mexico of (1) the Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna, and (2) the Pueblos of Jemez and Zia. It also establishes and provides funding for settlement trust funds. Specifically, the 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 José Stream System in New Mexico. With respect to the water settlement for the Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna, the bill establishes and provides funding for the Pueblo of Acoma Settlement Trust Fund, the Pueblo of Laguna Settlement Trust Fund, and the Acomita Reservoir Works Trust Fund. Additionally, the bill authorizes, ratifies, and confirms a specified water rights settlement agreement entered into by the Pueblo of Jemez, the Pueblo of Zia, the United States, New Mexico, and others, thus satisfying claims to water rights in the Jemez River Stream System in New Mexico. With respect to the water settlement for the Pueblos of Jemez and Zia, the bill establishes and provides funding for the Pueblo of Jemez Settlement Trust Fund and the Pueblo of Zia Settlement Trust Fund. For both of these agreements, the bill (1) specifies the water rights of the pueblos; and (2) outlines waivers, releases, and retentions of claims by the pueblos and the United States.
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Timeline
Mar 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Dec 12, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-595
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 118-131.
Jul 23, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • March 1, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 1, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • March 22, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.


  • December 12, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-595
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 118-131.


  • July 23, 2024
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 118-595: Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements Act of 2023
Federal-Indian relationsGovernment trust fundsIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsNew MexicoWater qualityWater use and supply

Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1304| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2024
Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements Act of 2023 This bill recognizes and settles certain water rights claims in New Mexico of (1) the Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna, and (2) the Pueblos of Jemez and Zia. It also establishes and provides funding for settlement trust funds. Specifically, the 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 José Stream System in New Mexico. With respect to the water settlement for the Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna, the bill establishes and provides funding for the Pueblo of Acoma Settlement Trust Fund, the Pueblo of Laguna Settlement Trust Fund, and the Acomita Reservoir Works Trust Fund. Additionally, the bill authorizes, ratifies, and confirms a specified water rights settlement agreement entered into by the Pueblo of Jemez, the Pueblo of Zia, the United States, New Mexico, and others, thus satisfying claims to water rights in the Jemez River Stream System in New Mexico. With respect to the water settlement for the Pueblos of Jemez and Zia, the bill establishes and provides funding for the Pueblo of Jemez Settlement Trust Fund and the Pueblo of Zia Settlement Trust Fund. For both of these agreements, the bill (1) specifies the water rights of the pueblos; and (2) outlines waivers, releases, and retentions of claims by the pueblos and the United States.
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Timeline
Mar 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Dec 12, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-595
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 118-131.
Jul 23, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • March 1, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 1, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • March 22, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.


  • December 12, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-595
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 118-131.


  • July 23, 2024
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Teresa Leger Fernandez

Teresa Leger Fernandez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (2)
Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 118-595: Rio San José and Rio Jemez Water Settlements Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal-Indian relationsGovernment trust fundsIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsNew MexicoWater qualityWater use and supply