DAINES CELEBRATES PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN BILL TO RESOLVE INDIAN WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT IN THE U.S. SENATE
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Issues: Judicial Branch Environment
“This is a huge win for the Tribe, farmers and ranchers and the entire state of Montana. As the final Indian water rights settlement in Montana, this bill will help provide clean drinking water to Montanans on the Hi-Line, invest in critical ag irrigation and help prevent costly litigation by codifying existing water rights. Especially after the catastrophic siphon failure at St. Mary’s this week, we must get this done. After years of hard work with the Fort Belknap Indian Community and local leaders on the ground, I’m glad to see this come one step closer to becoming law.”
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