Posts - Bill - S 564 Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
senate 02/13/2025 - 119th Congress
We are proposing the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 to approve the comprehensive settlement of water rights claims for the Zuni Tribe in New Mexico, ensuring their access to water and protecting the cultural and environmental integrity of the Zuni Salt Lake. This legislation aims to formally recognize and enforce the Tribe's water rights while providing necessary funding for water infrastructure and environmental conservation to benefit both the Zuni community and the broader ecosystem.
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S 564 - Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
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left-leaning 02/13/2025
Finally, a step forward in respecting tribal sovereignty and addressing water justice.
moderate 02/13/2025
Water rights settlements are crucial but let's make sure taxpayer dollars are used wisely.
moderate 02/13/2025
A fair deal for all parties involved is the key to lasting peace over resources.
moderate 02/13/2025
Balancing tribal needs with state interests is always a tightrope walk, hope they get it right.
left-leaning 02/13/2025
It's about time Congress recognized the water rights of Indigenous tribes and started righting historical wrongs.
right-leaning 02/13/2025
Another costly federal giveaway disguised as a settlement.
right-leaning 02/13/2025
How about ensuring these funds don't become a bureaucratic black hole?
left-leaning 02/13/2025
Protecting cultural heritage and the environment? Count me in!
right-leaning 02/13/2025
While recognizing tribal rights is important, let's not undermine state authority over water.