Directs the Secretary of the Interior, within one year after the enactment of this Act, to offer to enter into a contract with the irrigation district for the Flathead Indian Reservation, Montana, under which the district will operate and manage the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project, including the right to use permanent easements purchased under a prior Act. Outlines contract requirements, including U.S. fulfillment of trust responsibilities to such Tribe, the maintenance of water flows, and the continuation of certain existing cost repayment obligations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2355-2356)
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 5.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 6.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-812.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-812.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 456.