The bill would settle water rights for three tribes in northeastern Arizona. It would fund a Lake Powell pipeline, tribal water trust funds, and rules for Colorado River use. Most of the bill would disappear if the deal is not final by June 30, 2035, unless all sides extend the deadline.
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Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Latest action on S. 953: Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Navajo, Hopi, and San Juan Southern Paiute communities that need clear water rights and better drinking water systems. It also affects Arizona water users, federal water agencies, and Colorado River managers because the bill adds new rules for using, tracking, storing, and leasing tribal water.
Why this matters: Many tribal communities in northeastern Arizona still lack reliable drinking water, and old water fights have left rights unclear. This bill would trade many lawsuits and claims for defined water rights, federal funding, and new water systems. It could improve daily water access and give tribes, Arizona, and river managers clearer rules. It also matters because the Colorado River is already under heavy strain, so every new use, lease, and storage rule must fit into a tight water system.
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Officially: Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
The bill would settle water rights for three tribes in northeastern Arizona. It would fund a Lake Powell pipeline, tribal water trust funds, and rules for Colorado River use. Most of the bill would disappear if the deal is not final by June 30, 2035, unless all sides extend the deadline.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S953. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Indian Affairs
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (3/11/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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