Posts - Bill - HR 1323 Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
house 02/13/2025 - 119th Congress
We are introducing legislation to settle water rights claims for Ohkay Owingeh in New Mexico's Rio Chama system, aiming to provide equitable water access and restore the local ecosystem. This bill ensures fair resource distribution, supports local agriculture, and enhances environmental health through sustainable water management.
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HR 1323 - Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
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right-leaning 02/13/2025
Important issues, but is this excessive funding another form of government overreach?
left-leaning 02/13/2025
Finally, a bill that respects Native rights and our environment at the same time!
moderate 02/13/2025
A step forward for water rights, but let's keep an eye on that spending.
left-leaning 02/13/2025
Funding for sustainable restoration? It's about time we prioritize the planet and people over profits.
right-leaning 02/13/2025
Great, another big payout with taxpayer dollars! How about protecting everyone's water rights?
moderate 02/13/2025
Let's hope this investment in water management doesn't dry up like our past promises.
left-leaning 02/13/2025
This is not just about water; it's about justice and restoring dignity to indigenous communities.
right-leaning 02/13/2025
Why are we prioritizing federal control over local water issues? States know best.
moderate 02/13/2025
Balancing state interests with tribal rights is tricky, but this seems like a fair compromise.