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Dedicated Funding for Indian Water Rights Settlements and Infrastructure Maintenance.

This bill establishes two new, dedicated subaccounts within the existing settlement fund to ensure mandatory federal funding for Native American water rights obligations. It guarantees annual deposits totaling $284 million until 2033, specifically allocated for maintaining existing water infrastructure and completing new or ongoing water settlements. This action stabilizes water access and fulfills long-term government commitments to tribal communities.
Key points
Creates the OMR Subaccount (Operations, Maintenance, and Repair) with $34 million deposited annually for maintaining critical water infrastructure projects for specific tribes.
Creates the NCS Subaccount (New and Continuing Settlements) with $250 million deposited annually to expedite the completion of all approved Indian water settlements.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8937
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Process start date: 2024-07-08