S. 222 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2003
S. 222 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jan 28, 2003, sponsored by Jon Kyl with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 108-34
What it does
Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2003- (Sec. 4) Ratifies the Settlement Agreement concerning Zuni Indian Tribe water rights claims in the Little Colorado River basin, Arizona. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) FY 2004 for acquisition of water rights and associated lands, and other activities by the Zuni Tribe to facilitate enforceability of the Settlement Agreement; and (2) FY 2004 through 2006 for actions nec…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Kyl (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2003
- Passed the SenateMar 13, 2003
- Passed the HouseJun 5, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentJun 11, 2003
- Became lawJun 23, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-34. (Jun 23, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jun 5, 2003 · Passed389–3 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jun 3, 2003 · Failed224–188
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement ActHouse · Jun 3, 2003
- Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement ActHouse · Jun 5, 2003
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- S. 523: Native American Technical Corrections Act of 2004
- H.R. 2489: Cowlitz Indian Tribe Distribution of Judgment Funds Act
- H.R. 3504: To amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to redesignate the American…
- H.R. 884: Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act
- H.R. 3846: Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004
- H.R. 4115: To amend the Act of November 2, 1966 (80 Stat. 1112), to allow binding arbitration clauses to be…
- S. 1421: Alaska Native Allotment Subdivision Act
- S. 1721: American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2004
Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Indian Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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