The bill S. 4998 aims to approve a settlement regarding water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in the Rio San José Stream System in New Mexico. It outlines the settlement terms between the Navajo Nation, the State of New Mexico, and other parties, and provides for the...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making a big agreement so that the Navajo Nation in New Mexico can use water from a river fairly, and it also gives them money to help manage and take care of this water.