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.

House Bill

H.R. 6869

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Leger Fernandez

D - NM

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Summary

This bill extends deadlines for completing a major water infrastructure project in northern New Mexico that was established through a historic 2010 settlement with Native American pueblos. The extension would give more time to finish the Regional Water System that's meant to provide reliable water access to tribal communities and other residents in the area who have long faced water scarcity issues.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Introduced12/18/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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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.

This bill extends deadlines for completing a major water infrastructure project in northern New Mexico that was established through a historic 2010 settlement with Native American pueblos. The extension would give more time to finish the Regional Water System

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This bill extends deadlines for completing a major water infrastructure project in northern New Mexico that was established through a historic 2010 settlement with Native American pueblos. The extension would give more time to finish the Regional Water System that's meant to provide reliable water access to tribal communities and other residents in the area who have long faced water scarcity issues.

Bill Number: 6869
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Title: 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.
Bill Number: 6869
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Summary: This bill extends deadlines for completing a major water infrastructure project in northern New Mexico that was established through a historic 2010 settlement with Native American pueblos. The extension would give more time to finish the Regional Water System that's meant to provide reliable water a

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill extends deadlines for completing a major water infrastructure project in northern New Mexico that was established through a historic 2010 settlement with Native American pueblos. The extension would give more time to finish the Regional Water System that's meant to provide reliable water access to tribal communities and other residents in the area who have long faced water scarcity issues.

Last updated: 3/2/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Extends construction deadlines for the Regional Water System in New Mexico, originally authorized by the 2010 Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
The settlement resolved a decades-long legal dispute over water rights involving several Pueblo tribes in northern New Mexico
Provides additional time to complete critical water infrastructure intended to deliver clean, reliable water to Native American communities and other local residents
Addresses ongoing challenges in water-scarce regions by allowing more realistic timelines for complex infrastructure projects

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill primarily affects residents of northern New Mexico, particularly members of Pueblo tribal communities who have been waiting for promised water infrastructure improvements. By extending project deadlines, it acknowledges the complexities of large-scale water system construction and helps ensure the project can be completed properly rather than rushed, potentially benefiting thousands of households that currently lack adequate water access.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6869, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6869

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