Contact Congress about S. 240: Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
The bill would change how Crow Tribe water settlement money is held and used. It would give the Tribe control of funded water projects, while making clear that federal money will not cover future upkeep.
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Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025 is a House bill awaiting final action. The latest recorded action: Held at the desk.
Latest action on S. 240: Held at the desk.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the Crow Tribe, people on the Crow Reservation who rely on water and wastewater systems, and irrigation users tied to the Crow Irrigation Project. It also affects the Department of the Interior because the department would manage, invest, transfer, and distribute the settlement funds under the bill’s rules.
Why this matters: The bill matters because water and wastewater projects need clear funding rules before work can move smoothly. It may help avoid disputes over which account pays for what and who controls finished projects. It also gives the Tribe stronger control over infrastructure on the reservation. The tradeoff is that the Tribe, not the federal government, would carry future upkeep and replacement costs for MR&I projects.
Key provisions in S. 240
- The bill replaces the old MR&I water “System” with MR&I “Projects.” MR&I means municipal, rural, and industrial water work. It also repeals the old 2010 law section about that system.
- The Secretary of the Interior would manage, invest, and pay out money from the Crow Settlement Fund. The money and earnings would stay available until they are used, withdrawn, or returned to the U.S. Treasury.
- The bill creates an MR&I Projects Account inside the Crow Settlement Fund. It would get money from future funding named in the bill and from required transfers.
- The Tribe must use MR&I Projects Account money first for reservation water and wastewater work. That includes water production, treatment, delivery, and required environmental compliance.
- After reservation MR&I projects are complete, leftover MR&I money could buy reservation land with water rights. The Tribe must first notify the Secretary in writing.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 240
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Questions people ask about S. 240
- What is S. 240?
- The bill would change how Crow Tribe water settlement money is held and used. It would give the Tribe control of funded water projects, while making clear that federal money will not cover future upkeep.
- How do I support or oppose S. 240?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 240?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 240 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
