Water Rights Settlement Correction

Official: Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

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Why This Matters

This bill corrects a mistake in a previous law regarding water rights for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes, ensuring they receive a specific payment to support their development fund.

If you are a member of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes, this bill helps secure important funding for your community.

Affects: The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation will benefit from this bill.

Summary

Investing in Safer Traffic Stops Act of 2025This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish a grant program for state, local, or tribal government entities to ensure that the enforcement of traffic violations is carried out by a civilian or traffic monitoring technology instead of a law enforcement officer.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill makes a technical correction to a previous law about water rights for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes. 2. It allows for a specific payment of over $5 million to be added to a Development Fund. 3. The bill updates language in the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. 4. It ensures that the tribes receive the correct interest payments related to their water rights. 5. The bill was passed by the Senate on December 11, 2025.

Who is affected?

The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation will benefit from this bill.