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.