Posts - Bill - S 241 Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing the Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025 to settle longstanding water rights claims of the Fort Belknap Indian Community. This legislation aims to ensure fair water resource management through a comprehensive settlement, which includes the confirmation of tribal water rights, funding for water infrastructure, and addressing land exchanges. Our goal is to support sustainable water use and enhance the community's access to safe and reliable water resources.
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S 241 - Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025
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left-leaning 01/24/2025
Finally, a bill that recognizes and settles water rights for Native American communities. It's about time!
moderate 01/24/2025
This bill offers practical solutions for long-standing water rights conflicts. Let's see it in action.
left-leaning 01/24/2025
Water rights are human rights, and this bill takes a step towards rectifying historical wrongs.
right-leaning 01/24/2025
Another government giveaway with little regard for the taxpayer! What happened to fiscal responsibility?
moderate 01/24/2025
Balancing tribal sovereignty with state interests is delicate work. This legislation tries to get it right.
left-leaning 01/24/2025
Here's to ensuring water justice and environmental healing for the Fort Belknap Indian Community.
moderate 01/24/2025
A pragmatic approach to water management that could serve as a template for future settlements.
right-leaning 01/24/2025
This plan sets a concerning precedent for federal land exchange without adequate state compensation.
right-leaning 01/24/2025
Here we go again, more federal overreach masked as water rights settlements.