Testimony on Indian Water Rights Bills

Senate Indian Affairs Committee
628 Dirksen

07/29/2026 at 02:30PM

Full committee hearing.

Legislation:

  • S. 3573, A bill to amend the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to modify a provision relating to the extension of certain dates for the completion of the Regional Water System, and for other purposes
  • S. 3617, Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026
  • S. 4368, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act
  • S. 4417, Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act
  • S. 4890, Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026

Witnesses:

Panel 1

  • Mark Kelly (D-AZ)
  • Alex Padilla (D-CA) (Not confirmed)

Panel 2

  • Scott Cameron, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary — Water and Science, Department of the Interior
  • Buddy Rocha, Jr., Chairman, Yavapai-Apache Nation, Verde, AZ
  • Jeff Grubbe, Chairman, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Palm Springs, CA
  • Catalina Chacon, Council Member, Pechanga Band of Indians, Temecula, CA