S. 689

119th Congress

Reported

Tule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

Sponsored byDemocrat:Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]CA· Introduced 24 February 2025
Open on Congress.gov

1

Cosponsors

6

Actions

0

Amendments

0

Committees

—

Since introduced

Introduced
Committee
Passed Chamber
Passed Both
Enacted
Step 1 of 0
Latest action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 75.

12 May 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in Senate · Updated 16 June 2025

Tule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

This bill recognizes and settles the water rights of the Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation in California. It also establishes and provides funding for a settlement trust fund.

Specifically, the bill authorizes, ratifies, and confirms a specified water rights settlement agreement entered into by the tribe, the South Tule Independent Ditch Company, and the Tule River Association, thus satisfying claims to water rights in California.

Additionally, the bill outlines the tribe's water rights, including the right to divert and use 5,828 acre-feet of water per year from the South Fork Tule River.

Next, the bill establishes and provides funding for the Tule River Indian Tribe Settlement Trust Fund. Amounts deposited in this trust fund shall be made available to the tribe for water development projects.

The bill also transfers specified lands, including a portion of federal lands in the Sequoia National Forest, into trust for the benefit of the tribe.

The bill outlines waivers, releases, and retentions of claims by the tribe and the United States under the settlement agreement.

Timeline

6 actions

  1. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 75.

    12 May 2025 · Calendars

  2. Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-22.

    12 May 2025 · Committee

  3. Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-22.

    12 May 2025 · Committee

  4. Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    5 March 2025 · Committee

  5. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1313)

    24 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  6. Introduced in Senate

    24 February 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

1 cosponsors

Sponsor

Democrat:Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]CA

Cosponsors

  • Democrat1100%

Classification

Policy area

Native Americans

Legislative subjects

CaliforniaFederal-Indian relationsGovernment trust fundsIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and riversLand transfersWater qualityWater use and supply

Committees

Reports

Pelosi Tracker
Follow on XJoin our Discord
PoliticiansBillsPortfoliosPricingAboutLegalTerms of ServicePrivacy Policy
Français
© 2026 - All rights reserved. Powered by Vantara Labs
This website is an independent, third-party platform. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way associated with Nancy Pelosi, her office, or her representatives. Any use of her name is solely for the purpose of discussing publicly available information.The information provided on this website is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as, nor should it be construed as, financial or investment advice. The data presented here is sourced from publicly available filings and records. While we strive for accuracy, timeliness, and completeness, we do not guarantee that all information is error-free or current.