S. 565: Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-05 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-09 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-13):
Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
This bill recognizes and settles certain water rights claims in New Mexico of the Navajo Nation. It also establishes and provides funding for a settlement trust fund.
Specifically, the bill authorizes, ratifies, and confirms a specified water rights settlement agreement entered into by the Navajo Nation, New Mexico, and others, thus satisfying claims to water rights in the Rio San José Stream System in New Mexico.
The bill establishes and provides funding for the Navajo Nation Rio San José Water Rights Settlement Trust Fund (and specified accounts) for purposes of carrying out this bill.
Additionally, the bill (1) specifies the water rights of the tribe; and (2) outlines waivers, releases, and retentions of claims by the tribe and the United States.
The bill also allows for additional service areas for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ben Ray Luján | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 565 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 565?
S. 565 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 565 are available on congress.gov.
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