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.