H.R. 1296 · 114th Congress
To amend the San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act to clarify certain settlement terms, and for…
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To amend the San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act to clarify certain settlement terms, and for other purposes.
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Passed the House without a recorded vote, then expired. It passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted, but didn't become law before the 114th Congress ended.
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- House Introduced Mar 4, 2015
- House Passed Sep 22, 2016
The Departments of the Interior and Justice may execute the agreement and any amendments approved by the parties to make it consistent with such Act. Such execution shall not constitute a major federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Interior is authorized to take steps necessary to implement the agreement and such Act.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Sep 22, 2016
(Sec. 1) This bill amends the San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act to approve and ratify the settlement agreement dated January 30, 2015, and approved by the La Jolla, Rincon, San Pasqual, Pauma, and Pala Bands of Mission Indians (California), the San Luis Rey River Indian Water Authority, the City of Escondido, California, the Vista Irrigation District, and the United States.
The Departments of the Interior and Justice may execute the agreement and any amendments approved by the parties to make it consistent with such Act. Such execution shall not constitute a major federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Interior is authorized to take steps necessary to implement the agreement and such Act.
The tribes will continue to possess federally reserved rights and other water rights held in trust by the United States. In any proceeding involving the assertion, enforcement, or defense of such rights, the United States shall not be a required party and and any decision by the United States regarding participation in any such proceeding shall not be subject to judicial review or give rise to any claim for relief against the United States.
Congress confirms that the benefits to allottees in the agreement are equitable and fully satisfy their water rights.
(Sec. 2) A limit is set on the amount that may be allocated annually from the San Luis Rey Tribal Development Fund.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: To amend the San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act to clarify certain settlement terms, and for other purposes.
Latest action (Sep 26, 2016): Received in the Senate.
Policy area: Native Americans · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 4, 2015
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- House Introduced Mar 4, 2015
- House Passed Sep 22, 2016
No recorded floor vote found.