I’ve been keeping an eye on some bills that involve water rights for various Native American tribes. Remember that we need to be careful with our use of water and make sure there is enough — not just for people who need it, but for the rivers and lakes and remainder of the environment.
Nov 20, 2009 - Report
Budget Report for S. 375: Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2009
A new Congressional Budget Office Report is available. Here is a summary: Based on information from DOI and assuming appropriation of the necessary amounts, CBO estimates that implementing S. 375 would increase discretionary spending by $193 million over the 2010-2014 period and $510 million after 2014. Enacting the legislation would not affect direct spending or revenues over the 2010-2019 period. Enacting the bill would increase direct spending by $29 million…
Nov 19, 2009 - Report
Budget Report for H.R. 1065: White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2009
A new Congressional Budget Office Report is available. Here is a summary: Assuming appropriation of the necessary amounts, CBO estimates that implementing H.R. 1065 would increase discretionary spending by $134 million over the 2010-2019 period and $66 million after 2019. CBO also estimates that enacting H.R. 1065 would increase direct spending by $125 million over the 2010-2019 period and $22 million after 2019. Enacting the legislation would not affect revenues.
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