Rep. Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for Montana's 2nd District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for Montana's 2nd District | Official U.S. House headshot
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) addressed the House Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries regarding his bill: H.R. 7240 - Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024.
Congressman Rosendale’s bill aims to affirm the Fort Belknap Indian Community’s water rights, settle water rights damages against the United States, and provide essential mitigation for non-Indian water users. This comes in response to the catastrophic failure of a siphon in St. Mary’s Canal in Babb, Montana.
“The Fort Belknap Water Rights Settlement is a significant milestone that Montanans have been working on for over 20 years, providing crucial upgrades to the water systems across the Hi-Line and for the tribes,” said Rep. Rosendale. “Importantly, this bill will settle the Fort Belknap Indian Community’s claims against the United States for its failure to protect, manage, and respect the community’s water rights. I am extremely pleased that we finally have a full consensus throughout the entire state regarding this important bill and want to emphasize its importance to all of Montana.”
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