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  • H.R. 8791 aims to settle water rights claims for the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana. The bill authorizes a compact agreement between the Fort Belknap Indian Community and the state of Montana, confirming and defining water rights and related terms. It provides funding for...

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    The bill is about helping the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana get access to water they need by making agreements about sharing water, fixing water systems, and making rules for taking care of the water in their area. It also involves giving money to make these water projects happen, but people are worried it might be too expensive and not watched carefully enough.

  • The bill, S. 241, titled "Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025", proposes a settlement of water rights claims for the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana. It establishes the Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement, which recognizes tribal...

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    The bill called the Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025 wants to give the Fort Belknap Indian Community their fair share of water and money to fix and build things that help clean and store water, like pipes and wells. It also gives money to another group, the Blackfeet Tribe, to help clean their water, but people are worried that there isn’t enough checking to make sure the money is spent right.

  • The bill, titled the "Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024," aims to settle water rights claims for the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana. It ratifies a water rights compact between the community and the state, authorizes funding for water systems and...

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    The bill is like making a big promise to help a community in Montana with their water by giving them lots of money to fix and build water systems, but some people are worried there aren't enough rules to make sure the money is spent wisely.

  • The bill, H. R. 907, also known as the "Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025," aims to settle water rights claims for the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana. It details a comprehensive plan to allocate water resources and improve water infrastructure, including...

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    H.R. 907 is a bill that aims to help the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana manage their water by giving them money for water projects, and it also sets aside a lot of money to help the Blackfeet Tribe with their water needs, like improving their pipes and water cleaning systems.

  • H.R. 7240 aims to settle water rights claims for the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana. The bill provides a legal framework for the management, distribution, and administration of water resources for the community, including funding for water projects and infrastructure improvements....

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    H.R. 7240 is a plan to make sure that the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana gets their fair share of water. It includes rules for sharing and using water, and sets aside money to fix and build pipes and other important things to help them get clean water.