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Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
11/7/2025, 12:06 AM
Summary of Bill S 546
Bill 119 s 546 is a proposed amendment to the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 that aims to make a technical correction to the water rights settlement for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the management of public lands.
The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation have been involved in a water rights settlement that requires adjustments to ensure fair and equitable distribution of water resources. This bill seeks to address any technical errors or oversights in the original settlement agreement to ensure that the tribes receive the water rights they are entitled to.
In addition to the specific provisions related to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes, the bill may also include other measures related to public land management. These could involve regulations, funding allocations, or other policies that impact the use and conservation of public lands across the United States. Overall, Bill 119 s 546 is focused on addressing a specific issue related to water rights for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes while also potentially including broader provisions related to public land management. The bill aims to ensure that the tribes receive fair treatment and access to the resources they need, while also promoting responsible stewardship of public lands.
The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation have been involved in a water rights settlement that requires adjustments to ensure fair and equitable distribution of water resources. This bill seeks to address any technical errors or oversights in the original settlement agreement to ensure that the tribes receive the water rights they are entitled to.
In addition to the specific provisions related to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes, the bill may also include other measures related to public land management. These could involve regulations, funding allocations, or other policies that impact the use and conservation of public lands across the United States. Overall, Bill 119 s 546 is focused on addressing a specific issue related to water rights for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes while also potentially including broader provisions related to public land management. The bill aims to ensure that the tribes receive fair treatment and access to the resources they need, while also promoting responsible stewardship of public lands.
Congressional Summary of S 546
Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
This bill authorizes deposit of specified interest payments into the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Water Rights Development Fund. This fund was established in 2009 under the water rights settlement agreement for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation.
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Current Status of Bill S 546
Bill S 546 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2025. Bill S 546 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2025. Bill S 546's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 261. as of November 4, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 546
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 546
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansPotential Impact Areas
- Federal-Indian relations
- Government trust funds
- Idaho
- Indian claims
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Interest, dividends, interest rates
- Nevada
- Water use and supply
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 546
A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the water rights settlement for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the water rights settlement for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, and for other purposes.
Comments

Pablo Nichols
26,051
9 months ago
I think this bill is good for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes and Duck Valley Reservation. It helps fix a water rights settlement issue. How will this bill help the tribes in the long run?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 546
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