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Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement: New Funding Structure and Infrastructure Control.

This law restructures the financing and management of water projects for the Crow Tribe by establishing new, dedicated investment accounts. It grants the Tribe full control and ownership over the construction and operation of new water infrastructure (like pipelines and treatment facilities). Crucially, the federal government is explicitly relieved of future operation and maintenance costs for these projects.
Key points
Creation of dedicated financial accounts (MR&I Projects Account) for the construction, repair, and maintenance of water infrastructure for the Crow Tribe.
The Crow Tribe gains full ownership and operational responsibility for the water projects; the Federal Government will not cover future maintenance costs.
Funds allocated for water projects will be adjusted for inflation (indexing) to maintain their real value against rising construction costs since 2008.
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Print number: 118_HR_8953
Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]
Process start date: 2024-07-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8953.

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 2024-07-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of dedicated financial accounts (MR&I Projects Account) for the construction, repair, and maintenance of water infrastructure for the Crow Tribe.
  • The Crow Tribe gains full ownership and operational responsibility for the water projects; the Federal Government will not cover future maintenance costs.
  • Funds allocated for water projects will be adjusted for inflation (indexing) to maintain their real value against rising construction costs since 2008.
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. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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