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Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-5088| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2023
Matthew M. Rosendale

Matthew M. Rosendale

Republican Representative

Montana

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023 This bill modifies and ratifies a specified water rights settlement agreement entered into by the United States, Montana, and the Fort Belknap Indian Community (i.e., the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes). The bill requires the community's water rights to be held in trust for the benefit of the community and its allottees. The community must enact a tribal water code to regulate its water rights. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (as applicable) to enter negotiations with Montana to exchange certain state lands for federal lands to be held in trust for the benefit of the community. The bill also establishes the Aaniiih Nakoda Settlement Trust Fund (and specified accounts) for purposes of carrying out this bill, establishes the Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Settlement Implementation Fund (and specified accounts) for purposes of carrying out this bill, and provides funding for specified accounts established by the bill.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 21, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1987
Held at the desk.
  • July 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 21, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1987
    Held at the desk.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 118-2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-7240: Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
  • S 118-1987: Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
  • HR 118-8791: Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationDams and canalsDepartment of the InteriorEconomic developmentEnvironmental 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 fundingWatershedsWater storageWater use and supply

Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-5088| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2023
Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2023 This bill modifies and ratifies a specified water rights settlement agreement entered into by the United States, Montana, and the Fort Belknap Indian Community (i.e., the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes). The bill requires the community's water rights to be held in trust for the benefit of the community and its allottees. The community must enact a tribal water code to regulate its water rights. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (as applicable) to enter negotiations with Montana to exchange certain state lands for federal lands to be held in trust for the benefit of the community. The bill also establishes the Aaniiih Nakoda Settlement Trust Fund (and specified accounts) for purposes of carrying out this bill, establishes the Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Settlement Implementation Fund (and specified accounts) for purposes of carrying out this bill, and provides funding for specified accounts established by the bill.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 21, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1987
Held at the desk.
  • July 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 21, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1987
    Held at the desk.
Matthew M. Rosendale

Matthew M. Rosendale

Republican Representative

Montana

Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 118-2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-7240: Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
  • S 118-1987: Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
  • HR 118-8791: Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationDams and canalsDepartment of the InteriorEconomic developmentEnvironmental 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 fundingWatershedsWater storageWater use and supply