Bill adds $5.1 million to fix tribal water settlement fund shortfall

What does this do?

This bill makes a technical correction to a 2009 law that created a water rights settlement and Development Fund for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation. It authorizes an additional $5,124,902.12 to be appropriated and deposited into the fund to correct interest that was miscalculated or not properly credited in the past.

Who does it affect?

The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation, which straddles the Idaho-Nevada border, would receive the additional funds. The federal government is responsible for appropriating and transferring the corrected amount.

Why does it matter?

The fix ensures the Development Fund reaches the amount originally intended under the 2009 settlement. It does not alter the settlement agreement, create new water rights, or affect other tribes or water users.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• $5,124,902.12 authorized
• corrects past interest shortfall
• deposited into tribal fund