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Bill introduced in Congress — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026

Key claim: The Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026 (S3617) would settle the Nation’s water-rights claims and advanced to Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearings.

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(S3617 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-07-29): Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Why this matters

Tribal water-rights settlements determine how scarce Western water is allocated between tribes, irrigators, and municipalities, directly affecting farm production, land values, and rural water infrastructure. A Yavapai-Apache settlement would provide legal certainty for both the Nation and neighboring agricultural users in Arizona’s Verde Valley, and typically pairs adjudicated water with federal funding for delivery systems.

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Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026
Stage: introduced · congress · 29-jul-2026

The Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026 (S3617) would settle the Nation’s water-rights claims and advanced to Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearings.

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External: congress:119-s-3617:introduced

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