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H.R. 7240 118th Congress House

Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024

Official title: To achieve a fair, equitable, and final settlement of claims to water rights in the State of Montana for the Fort Belknap Indian Community of the Fort Belknap … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To achieve a fair, equitable, and final settlement of claims to water rights in the State of Montana for the Fort Belknap Indian Community of the Fort Belknap Reservation of Montana, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 5, 2024 See on congress.gov
Native Americans Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationDams and canalsDepartment of the InteriorEconomic development
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Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHistorical and cultural resourcesHunting and fishingIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationMissouri RiverMontanaOutdoor recreationState and local government operationsWater qualityWater resources fundingWater storageWater use and supplyWatersheds
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 23, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Feb 5, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 5, 2024
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 23, 2024

Subcommittee Hearings Held

 Related & companion bills 4
  • S 2226 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 8791 Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
  • HR 5088 Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023
 Bill text 1 version

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7240: Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7240/
MLA
"H.R. 7240: Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7240/.
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H.R. 7240, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7240/.
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[H.R. 7240: Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7240/)
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