Taos Pueblo and local communities would get over $360 million for water infrastructure projects.
This bill would set aside over $360 million to help the Taos Pueblo and nearby communities in New Mexico build and improve water systems. It creates new special accounts for the Pueblo to develop groundwater and surface water infrastructure. It also provides grants for local groups to build projects that help manage water use, making it easier to carry out an existing water rights agreement.
Currently, the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act is in place, but implementing its water infrastructure projects requires significant funding and coordination. This bill would change that by setting aside over $360 million in federal funds, creating new dedicated trust funds for the Taos Pueblo, and providing grants for local communities to build essential water infrastructure, including systems to balance water use.
S 3242 · 119th Congress · November 20, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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