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S. 4643 — To approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe in the Zuni River Stream System in the State of New Mexico, to protect the Zuni Salt Lake, and for other purposes.
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December 04, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:9,576
S. 4643 aims to approve the settlement of water rights claims for the Zuni Indian Tribe in New Mexico's Zuni River Stream System and to address issues regarding the Zuni Salt Lake. This bill not only confirms water rights for the Zuni tribe but also establishes a trust fund...
Simple Explanation
The bill helps the Zuni Tribe in New Mexico by giving them money and legal rights to manage their water and protect a special lake, but some people are worried that there isn't enough explanation for how the money will be used or shared with others.
H. R. 9301 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include two counties in New Mexico in a certain Veterans Integrated Service Network.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:203
H. R. 9301 aims to improve healthcare access for veterans in rural areas by directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adjust the boundaries of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks. Specifically, this bill mandates the inclusion of Otero County and Eddy County in New...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that veterans living in two counties in New Mexico, called Otero and Eddy, get the same health care services as other places. It tells the people in charge of taking care of veterans to include these counties in a special group that provides health services, but it doesn't explain why or how this will help them.
H. R. 8951 — To approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe in the Zuni River Stream System in the State of New Mexico, to protect the Zuni Salt Lake, and for other purposes.
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July 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:9,486
H.R. 8951, also known as the "Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024," aims to settle water rights claims by the Zuni Indian Tribe in New Mexico's Zuni River Stream System and protect the culturally significant Zuni Salt Lake. The bill approves an agreement...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8951 is a plan to help the Zuni Tribe in New Mexico by agreeing on how they can use water and keeping a special lake safe, with money set aside to make sure the tribe’s water needs are met and everything runs smoothly.
H. R. 4374 — To nullify Public Land Order No. 7923, withdrawing certain land in San Juan County, New Mexico, from mineral entry.
December 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:334
H.R. 4374, titled the "Energy Opportunities for All Act," seeks to nullify Public Land Order No. 7923. This order had withdrawn certain lands in San Juan County, New Mexico, from being available for mineral entry, protecting areas around the Chaco Culture National Historical...
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The bill H.R. 4374 is about making some land in New Mexico, near an old historic park, open again for digging up things like minerals, which was not allowed before. Some people worry this could harm the environment and important places for history and culture.
S. 4643 — To approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe in the Zuni River Stream System in the State of New Mexico, to protect the Zuni Salt Lake, and for other purposes.
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July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:9,480
S. 4643 aims to settle water rights claims for the Zuni Indian Tribe in New Mexico's Zuni River Stream System and protect the culturally significant Zuni Salt Lake. It establishes the Zuni Tribe Settlement Trust Fund to finance water rights agreements and infrastructure...
Simple Explanation
The bill helps a group of people called the Zuni Indian Tribe get the water they need in New Mexico and keeps a special lake called the Zuni Salt Lake safe. It sets up a big pot of money to fix water problems and make sure the tribe can take care of their water now and in the future.
H. R. 9493 — To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic.
September 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:250
H. R. 9493 proposes to rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the “Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic.” This change honors the memory of those who were part of the Bataan Death March. Following the...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to change the name of a clinic for veterans in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to "Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic" to remember and honor the people involved in a difficult event called the Bataan Death March.
H. R. 8945 — To approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in the Rio San José Stream System in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.
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July 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:8,966
H.R. 8945, known as the "Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024," is a bill aimed at settling water rights claims for the Navajo Nation in the Rio San José Stream System in New Mexico. It involves approving an agreement between the Navajo...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like making a promise to share water fairly between the Navajo people and other groups. It sets up a special piggy bank to help make it happen, but they need to be careful so there's no confusion and everything is done right.
S. 4998 — To approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in the Rio San José Stream System in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:9,006
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.
S. 992 — An Act To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate the Texas and New Mexico portions of the future Interstate-designated segments of the Port-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27, and for other purposes.
March 08, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:431
S. 992 is aimed at amending the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to designate certain parts of the Port-to-Plains Corridor in Texas and New Mexico as parts of Interstate Route 27. Specifically, portions of this corridor will be labeled as I–27, I–27E,...
Simple Explanation
The government wants to change some roads in Texas and New Mexico into special highways called Interstate 27 to help cars and trucks travel better. They are giving new names to these roads, like I-27, to make it easier for people to find their way.
S. 4998 — To approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Navajo Nation in the Rio San José Stream System in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.
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December 04, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:9,095
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.

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