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Navajo-Gallup Water Project Amendments: Expansion and Funding

This act amends the water supply project for the Navajo and Jicarilla Apache communities, expanding its service area and increasing its budget. The goal is to ensure better access to drinking water and reduce maintenance costs for residents covered by the project.
Key points
Increased project budget to $2.175 billion and extended funding period to 2029, ensuring stability and continuation of work.
Possibility of expanding water delivery to new Navajo communities in New Mexico and Arizona, improving water access for more people.
Establishment of a Deferred Construction Fund, allowing flexible management of funds and future infrastructure construction, adapting to community needs.
Transfer of land for water infrastructure to Navajo tribal management, strengthening their autonomy and control over key resources.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3977
Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]
Process start date: 2023-06-09