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Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act

USA119th CongressHR-4598| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2025
Teresa Leger Fernandez

Teresa Leger Fernandez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to provide additional financial support and make technical adjustments to existing water rights settlement agreements for several Native American communities. It specifically amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 and the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 to address these settlements. The legislation authorizes significant new appropriations for various trust funds. It directs an additional $6,357,674.46 to the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund and $7,794,297.52 to the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund, both designated as adjusted interest payments. Furthermore, the bill authorizes $4,314,709.18 for the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund, also for adjusted interest payments, and includes a provision to waive certain interest payments due to the United States from this fund prior to September 15, 2017. Finally, the bill includes a disclaimer clarifying that its provisions do not affect the previous satisfaction of conditions precedent or the validity of Secretarial findings related to the Taos Pueblo and Aamodt settlements, ensuring the integrity of prior agreements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6599
Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
Jul 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Dec 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-640
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6599
    Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act


  • July 22, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • December 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-640
    Held at the desk.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-640: Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act

Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act

USA119th CongressHR-4598| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2025
This bill aims to provide additional financial support and make technical adjustments to existing water rights settlement agreements for several Native American communities. It specifically amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 and the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 to address these settlements. The legislation authorizes significant new appropriations for various trust funds. It directs an additional $6,357,674.46 to the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund and $7,794,297.52 to the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund, both designated as adjusted interest payments. Furthermore, the bill authorizes $4,314,709.18 for the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund, also for adjusted interest payments, and includes a provision to waive certain interest payments due to the United States from this fund prior to September 15, 2017. Finally, the bill includes a disclaimer clarifying that its provisions do not affect the previous satisfaction of conditions precedent or the validity of Secretarial findings related to the Taos Pueblo and Aamodt settlements, ensuring the integrity of prior agreements.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6599
Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
Jul 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Dec 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-640
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6599
    Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act


  • July 22, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • December 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-640
    Held at the desk.
Teresa Leger Fernandez

Teresa Leger Fernandez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-640: Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted