S. 501 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
New Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Technical Corrections Act
S. 501 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Feb 12, 2015, sponsored by Tom Udall with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 114-57
What it does
New Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Technical Corrections Act (Sec. 2) Amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to expand the current authorization for the construction or rehabilitation and operation and maintenance of conjunctive use wells in the San Juan River Basin, Little Colorado River Basin, and Rio Grande Basin in New Mexico to include the planning and design of those wells.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Udall (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2015
- Passed the SenateMay 21, 2015
- Passed the HouseSep 16, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentSep 21, 2015
- Became lawSep 30, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-57. (Sep 30, 2015)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Indian Affairs Committee
More
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