Approve a water rights settlement agreement for the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo and the Rio Chama basin.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025?
The Senate placed S. 563 on its legislative calendar on June 3, 2026, and the bill now requires a floor vote from the full Senate to advance. While reaching the calendar is a significant step that most bills do not achieve, the limited amount of time for floor votes remains the primary constraint on final approval.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025 (S. 563 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4505 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4505 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8685 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8685 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Martin Heinrich (D-NM)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.