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Shoshone-Paiute Water Rights Act: Interest Payments for Trust Funds.

This act makes a technical correction to a previous law concerning the water rights of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes. The main change authorizes the payment of interest that should have accrued on the tribes' trust funds between 2009 and 2016. This means the tribes will receive additional financial resources to support their development and maintenance efforts.
Key points
The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes will receive additional funds from interest on trust funds that were not previously accrued.
The change covers the period from October 1, 2009, to January 25, 2016, correcting past oversights in fund management.
The authorized amount for the Development Fund is $5,124,902.12, supporting investments in the tribal community.
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Print number: 117_S_648
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2021-03-09
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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_S_648.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes will receive additional funds from interest on trust funds that were not previously accrued.
  • The change covers the period from October 1, 2009, to January 25, 2016, correcting past oversights in fund management.
  • The authorized amount for the Development Fund is $5,124,902.12, supporting investments in the tribal community.
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. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306.

Is this summary verified?

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

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