The bill S. 4998 seeks to authorize and confirm the settlement agreement of the Navajo Nation's water rights in the Rio San José Stream System in New Mexico. It outlines the terms under which the Navajo Nation can manage these water rights, establishes a trust fund for...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big promise to help the Navajo people manage their water better by giving them money and rules to do so. It makes sure they can use some water in New Mexico but also has some tricky parts about how money is spent and rules are followed.