Bill · H.R. 6869· House(119-HR-6869)
To amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/10/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- Sponsored by
- Teresa Leger Fernandez
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill amends the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act. It changes a provision regarding the extension of dates for completing the Regional Water System. The bill adds a process for determining substantial completion. Specifically, it allows for the extension of dates if certain parties agree it is reasonably necessary. These parties include the Pueblos, the United States, the State, the City, and the County.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
Directly benefits the Pueblos by allowing flexibility to complete their regional water system.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
Provides better prospects for completing critical water infrastructure in rural areas.
Does this invest in rural communities?+3
Facilitates the completion of a regional water system which is critical infrastructure for rural and indigenous areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Flexibility in Project Completion: The bill allows dates for the Regional Water System to be extended if the Pueblos, the United States, the State, the City, and the County agree it is reasonably necessary (Section 1). This could prevent the project from failing due to rigid deadlines.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+5Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Farmers+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3Improves Public Land Management+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- 9/10/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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