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Hopi Reservation
The Hopi Tribe is hoping a proposed $5 billion settlement in Congress can bring relief to the water-parched region.
Scott Cameron, Buu Nygren, Lamar Keevama and Johnny Lehi Jr.
Tribal water rights settlements are expensive — and the Trump administration is balking at the cost of fulfilling the U.S. government’s trust and treaty obligations.
Oversight Hearing on “Examining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,” and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing and legislative hearing on March 11, 2026.
Oversight Hearing on “Examining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,” and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S.953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing and legislative hearing on March 11, 2026.
Testimony: Johnny Lehi Jr
Vice President Johnny Lehi Jr. of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 11, 2026.
Testimony: Lamar Keevama
Chairman Lamar Keevama of the Hopi Tribe testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 11, 2026.
Testimony: Buu Nygren
President Buu Nygren of the Navajo Nation testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 11, 2026.
Testimony: Scott Cameron
Scott Cameron of Department of the Interior testifies before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on March 11, 2026.
Colorado River
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is meeting to focus on tribal water rights, including a bill to settle a long-running dispute in Arizona.
Colorado River
The Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act addresses the water rights of the Hopi Tribe, the Navajo Nation and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe.