H.R. 3491 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas Water Rights Settlement Act
H.R. 3491 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jun 25, 2019, sponsored by Steve Watkins with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 25, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
What it does
Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas Water Rights Settlement Act This bill modifies and ratifies the Kickapoo Tribe Water Rights Settlement Agreement entered into by the tribe and Kansas. The bill confirms a consumptive tribal water right in the Delaware River Basin of up to 4,705 acre-feet of water per year.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Watkins (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 25, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. (Jul 15, 2019)
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Committees
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