Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act

# Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** HR 5935 would settle long-standing water rights disputes involving the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, a Native American tribe located in Southern California. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the basic bill information available, water rights settlement acts typically allocate specific amounts of water to tribes, clarify usage rights, and resolve competing claims between tribes, states, and federal agencies. This type of legislation aims to provide tribes with secure, long-term access to water resources for drinking, agriculture, and other essential needs. **Who It Affects:** The primary beneficiary would be the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and their reservation lands. The settlement would also impact water availability for other regional stakeholders, potentially including other tribes, California state water agencies, agricultural users, and municipalities in the area.

Such settlements often involve federal funding for water infrastructure and management. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a floor vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA).