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Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-1987| Senate 
| Updated: 6/21/2024
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Steve Daines (Republican)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023 This bill modifies and ratifies a specified water rights settlement agreement entered into by the United States, Montana, and the Fort Belknap Indian Community (i.e., the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes). The bill requires the community's water rights to be held in trust for the benefit of the community and its allottees. The community must enact a tribal water code to regulate its water rights. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (as applicable) to enter negotiations with Montana to exchange certain state lands for federal lands to be held in trust for the benefit of the community. The bill also establishes the Aaniiih Nakoda Settlement Trust Fund (and specified accounts) for purposes of carrying out this bill, establishes the Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Settlement Implementation Fund (and specified accounts) for purposes of carrying out this bill, and provides funding for specified accounts established by the bill.

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Timeline
Jun 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 14, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Jul 12, 2023
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-120.
Jul 19, 2023
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 20, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4188-4198)
Jun 20, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4188-4198)
Jun 20, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 20, 2024
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 20, 2024
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4172)
Jun 21, 2024
Received in the House.
Jun 21, 2024
Held at the desk.
Jul 23, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-8791
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • June 14, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 14, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • July 12, 2023
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-120.


  • July 19, 2023
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 20, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4188-4198)


  • June 20, 2024
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4188-4198)


  • June 20, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • June 20, 2024
    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 20, 2024
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4172)


  • June 21, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • June 21, 2024
    Held at the desk.


  • July 23, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-8791
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 118-2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-7240: Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
  • HR 118-8791: Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
  • HR 118-5088: Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationDams and canalsDepartment of the InteriorEconomic developmentEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHistorical and cultural resourcesHunting and fishingIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationMissouri RiverMontanaOutdoor recreationState and local government operationsWater qualityWater resources fundingWatershedsWater storageWater use and supply

Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-1987| Senate 
| Updated: 6/21/2024
Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023 This bill modifies and ratifies a specified water rights settlement agreement entered into by the United States, Montana, and the Fort Belknap Indian Community (i.e., the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes). The bill requires the community's water rights to be held in trust for the benefit of the community and its allottees. The community must enact a tribal water code to regulate its water rights. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (as applicable) to enter negotiations with Montana to exchange certain state lands for federal lands to be held in trust for the benefit of the community. The bill also establishes the Aaniiih Nakoda Settlement Trust Fund (and specified accounts) for purposes of carrying out this bill, establishes the Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Settlement Implementation Fund (and specified accounts) for purposes of carrying out this bill, and provides funding for specified accounts established by the bill.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jun 14, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 14, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Jul 12, 2023
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-120.
Jul 19, 2023
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 20, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4188-4198)
Jun 20, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4188-4198)
Jun 20, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 20, 2024
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 20, 2024
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4172)
Jun 21, 2024
Received in the House.
Jun 21, 2024
Held at the desk.
Jul 23, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-8791
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • June 14, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 14, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • July 12, 2023
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-120.


  • July 19, 2023
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 20, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4188-4198)


  • June 20, 2024
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4188-4198)


  • June 20, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • June 20, 2024
    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 20, 2024
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4172)


  • June 21, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • June 21, 2024
    Held at the desk.


  • July 23, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-8791
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Steve Daines (Republican)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 118-2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-7240: Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
  • HR 118-8791: Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
  • HR 118-5088: Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationDams and canalsDepartment of the InteriorEconomic developmentEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHistorical and cultural resourcesHunting and fishingIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationMissouri RiverMontanaOutdoor recreationState and local government operationsWater qualityWater resources fundingWatershedsWater storageWater use and supply