H.R. 5780 stands to reduce the Navajo Nation revenues. The bill would decrease the Navajo Nation's royalty revenues from its oil and gas leases located in the Aneth extension on the Navajo reservation from 62.5 percent to 37.5 percent.
Begaye explains the financial impact of H.R. 5780 on the Navajo Nation's oil and gas revenues.
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