arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Acoma and Laguna Pueblos Water Rights Settlement Act

This Act approves a settlement regarding water rights for the Acoma and Laguna Pueblos in New Mexico. It provides funding for water infrastructure and resource management, aiming to improve water access for tribal communities and resolve long-standing disputes.
Key points
Approval of the water rights settlement for the Acoma and Laguna Pueblos.
Establishment of trust funds for water infrastructure investments and water resource management.
Waiver of claims related to water rights in exchange for benefits from the settlement.
Definition of conditions for the settlement to take effect, including funding and state law changes.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4898
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Process start date: 2022-09-20
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-04-17
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4898.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Approval of the water rights settlement for the Acoma and Laguna Pueblos.
  • Establishment of trust funds for water infrastructure investments and water resource management.
  • Waiver of claims related to water rights in exchange for benefits from the settlement.
  • Definition of conditions for the settlement to take effect, including funding and state law changes.
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 Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Environment Public Investments