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H.R. 795 (106th)

Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement and Water Supply Enhancement Act of 1999

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Introduced

23 February 1999

Last action

19 October 1999 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Hill, Rick [R-MT-At Large], DON YOUNG, Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5]

Subjects

Education

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20 June 2025

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Summary

Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 1999 - Approves and ratifies the Water Rights Compact entered into on April 14, 1997, by the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation and the State of Montana, as modified by this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to execute and implement the Compact. Requires the United States, the Tribe, or the State of Montana to petition the Montana Water Court to enter and approve the proposed decree agreed to by such parties. Provides that if approval by the appropriate court does not become final within three years after the filing of the decree or the decree is approved but subsequently set aside: (1) the approval and ratification of the Compact by the United States shall be null and void; and (2) this Act shall be of no further force and effect. (Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to administer and enforce the Tribal Water Right until the approval of a tribal water code by the Tribe. Satisfies any entitlement to Federal Indian reserved water of any tribal member solely from the water secured to the Tribe by the Compact. Authorizes the Tribe, subject to the Secretary's approval and Compact conditions, to enter into a service contract or other agreement providing for the temporary delivery, use, or transfer of water rights confirmed to the Tribe in the Compact. (Sec. 7) Directs the Secretary, through the Bureau of Reclamation, to: (1) perform a municipal, rural, and industrial, domestic, and incidental drought relief feasibility study of water and related resources in North Central Montana to evaluate alternatives for a municipal, rural, and industrial supply for the Reservation; and (2) conduct a regional feasibility study to evaluate such water and related resources to determine the limitations on those resources and how those resources can best be managed to serve the needs of Montana's citizens. (Sec. 8) Requires the Secretary to allocate a specified amount of stored water to the Tribe without cost. Grants the Tribe the right to devote the water to any use within or outside the Reservation. (Sec. 9) Directs the Secretary: (1) through the Bureau, to plan, design, and construct specified water development projects on the Reservation; and (2) at the request of the Tribe, to enter into an agreement with the Tribe to carry out such activity through the Tribe's annual funding agreement entered into under the self- governance program under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. (Sec. 10) Establishes the Chippewa Cree Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement Trust Fund to fulfill the purposes of this Act, subject to certain restrictions on expenditures. Sets forth management and investment requirements, terms, and conditions. (Sec. 11) Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 12) Describes the State contribution to the settlement. (Sec. 13) Provides that the Tribe, in exchange for benefits provided under this Act, shall not exercise its right to withdraw as a party to the Compact and shall release the United States from certain water rights claims and claims arising out of negotiation of the Compact and settlement. Entitles the United States, except in the event that the approval and ratification of the Compact by the United States becomes null and void.

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Timeline

  1. 23 February 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E258)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 February 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 February 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 February 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 5 March 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 July 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 August 1999

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 4 August 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 4 August 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  10. 12 October 1999

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 217.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 12 October 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-374.

    Source: Committee

  12. 12 October 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-374.

    Source: Committee

  13. 18 October 1999

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 18 October 1999

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 18 October 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  16. 18 October 1999

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 795.

    Source: Floor

  17. 18 October 1999

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10127-100131)

    Source: Floor

  18. 18 October 1999

    Floor

    Mr. Doolittle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  19. 19 October 1999

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

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