Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)· Dec 11, 2025
S.Amdt. 3971: To include a provision relating to investment earnings.
Adopted
With no one objecting, no names recorded
Ben Luján (D-NM)
Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
S. 640 · Senate bill Native Americans
A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Held at the desk.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Awaiting House
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act makes several technical corrections to existing laws regarding water development funds. It amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to adjust the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund. It also amends the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 regarding the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund and the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund. Specifically, the bill authorizes adjusted interest payments for these funds. The legislation ensures these funds can receive additional appropriated amounts for water projects and maintenance.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +7
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill directly increases funding for water development trust funds for the Navajo Nation, Taos Pueblo, and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos.
- Scored +6
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill provides significant funding increases for water resources development funds for the Navajo Nation and various Pueblos.
- Scored +6
Does this invest in rural communities?
The bill authorizes funding for water facilities and regional water systems which are vital for rural tribal communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund: The bill authorizes the appropriation of $6,357,674.46 for deposit into this trust fund (Section 2).
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Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund: The bill authorizes the appropriation of $7,794,297.52 to be deposited into this fund via the Secretary (Section 3).
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Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund: The bill authorizes the appropriation of $4,314,709.18 for the Pueblos' share of costs related to operating, maintaining, and replacing Pueblo Water Facilities and the Regional Water System (Section 4).
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Trust Fund Earnings: In addition to the authorized deposits, any investment earnings or interest credited to the trust funds are authorized to be appropriated (Section 6).
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Relief for Aamodt Settlement Pueblos: The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to waive payment of monies due to the United States that are attributable to interest earned on certain amounts prior to September 15, 2017 (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill directly increases funding for water development trust funds for the Navajo Nation, Taos Pueblo, and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill supports water system maintenance and operation which is critical for residents in rural tribal areas. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The investment in water infrastructure provides essential resources for low-income tribal communities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill provides significant funding increases for water resources development funds for the Navajo Nation and various Pueblos. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By funding water infrastructure and resources for tribal nations, the bill supports essential community needs.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill authorizes funding for water facilities and regional water systems which are vital for rural tribal communities.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill authorizes specific appropriations for various tribal trust funds to ensure they are properly funded.
- 12/15/2025
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 12/11/2025
- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8692)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8692-8693)
- 11/4/2025
- Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-95.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 262.
- 3/5/2025
- Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 2/19/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico