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Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
12/17/2025, 1:36 PM
Summary of Bill S 640
Bill 119 s 640 is a proposed legislation that aims to make technical corrections to two important funds related to water resources for Native American tribes. The first correction involves the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, which was established under the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. The bill seeks to amend this fund to ensure its proper functioning and effectiveness.
The second correction pertains to the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund, which were established under the Claims Resolution Act of 2010. The bill aims to make technical corrections to these funds to address any errors or inconsistencies that may have arisen since their establishment.
Overall, the purpose of Bill 119 s 640 is to ensure that these important funds, which are crucial for the water resources development of Native American tribes, are operating smoothly and efficiently. The bill does not introduce any major policy changes but rather seeks to make necessary technical corrections to ensure the proper functioning of these funds.
The second correction pertains to the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund, which were established under the Claims Resolution Act of 2010. The bill aims to make technical corrections to these funds to address any errors or inconsistencies that may have arisen since their establishment.
Overall, the purpose of Bill 119 s 640 is to ensure that these important funds, which are crucial for the water resources development of Native American tribes, are operating smoothly and efficiently. The bill does not introduce any major policy changes but rather seeks to make necessary technical corrections to ensure the proper functioning of these funds.
Congressional Summary of S 640
Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
This bill authorizes deposits representing unpaid interest into the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund, and the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos’ Fund. These funds were established in 2009 and 2010 under certain water rights settlement agreements that did not allow accrual of interest.
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Current Status of Bill S 640
Bill S 640 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 11, 2025. Bill S 640 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 19, 2025. Bill S 640's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 15, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 640
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 640
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansPotential Impact Areas
- Government trust funds
- Indian lands and resources rights
- New Mexico
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 640
A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, to amend the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 to make technical corrections to the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, to amend the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 to make technical corrections to the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 640
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