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Shoshone-Paiute Water Rights: Interest Payments for Trust Funds

This act makes a technical correction to a previous water rights settlement for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes. It ensures that the tribes will receive interest payments on funds held in their Development and Maintenance trust funds for the period between October 2009 and January 2016. This means the tribes will receive additional financial resources that should have accrued, potentially supporting their development and infrastructure maintenance.
Key points
Shoshone-Paiute Tribes will receive overdue interest on their trust fund balances for 2009-2016.
Additional funds can be used for tribal development and infrastructure maintenance, improving community well-being.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1869
Sponsor: Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2]
Process start date: 2021-03-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1869.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Shoshone-Paiute Tribes will receive overdue interest on their trust fund balances for 2009-2016.
  • Additional funds can be used for tribal development and infrastructure maintenance, improving community well-being.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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