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HR 3254 111th Congress House Native Americans Government trust funds Indian claims Indian lands and resources rights New Mexico Water use and supply Watersheds

Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act

Introduced: July 17, 2009 Introduced by: Luján, Ben Ray Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 1, 2010
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 266.
Jan 22, 2010
Received in the Senate.
Jan 21, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 21, 2010
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 158 (Roll no. 12). (text: CR H272-275)
Jan 21, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 158 (Roll no. 12).(text: CR H272-275)
Jan 21, 2010
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H298-299)
Jan 21, 2010
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3254, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rahall demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.
Jan 21, 2010
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H298)
Jan 21, 2010
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1017, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3254.
Jan 21, 2010
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3254, H.R. 3342 and H.R. 1065. Each bill is allowed 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered, in each instance, without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order, in each instance. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources, in each instance,
Jan 21, 2010
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1017. (consideration: CR H272-279)
Jan 19, 2010
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1017 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3254, H.R. 3342 and H.R. 1065. Each bill is allowed 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered, in each instance, without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order, in each instance. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources, in each instance,
Jan 12, 2010
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 232.
Jan 12, 2010
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-395.
Sep 30, 2009
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 30, 2009
Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.
Sep 9, 2009
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 22, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Jul 17, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 17, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 21, 2010 House · vote #12 On Passage Passed 254–158 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act - Authorizes, ratifies, and confirms the Settlement Agreement of March 31, 2006, between the United States, the Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, the Taos Valley Acequia Association and its 55 member ditches, Taos, the El Prado Water and Sanitation District (EPWSD), and the 12 Taos area Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Associations.

Requires water rights to which the Taos Pueblo is entitled under the Partial Final Decree entered in New Mexico v. Abeyta and New Mexico v. Arellano to be held in trust by the United States.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to provide: (1) grants and technical assistance to the Pueblo to construct, replace, or rehabilitate water infrastructure, to protect the environment associated with the Buffalo Pasture area, and to enhance watershed conditions; and (2) financial assistance to eligible non-Pueblo entities for mutual-benefit projects in accordance with the Agreement.

Establishes in the Treasury a Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund.

Authorizes the Pueblo to market its water rights under the Agreement.

Directs the Secretary to enter into three repayment contracts by December 31, 2009, for the delivery of specified amounts of San Juan-Chama Project water to the Pueblo, the town of Taos, and EPWSD.

Provides for the waiver and release of claims against the parties to New Mexico v. Abeyta and New Mexico v. Arellano in return for recognition of the Pueblo's water rights.

What's happening now February 1, 2010

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 266.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1