Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe: Land Transfer and Restoration
The House passed this bill and it is now being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. The committee recently voted to move the bill forward without any changes. It is currently active and moving through the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
The bill has already passed the House of Representatives and addresses a specific local land issue, which usually moves forward if there is no major opposition.
Key Points
- This bill moves about 1,082 acres of federal land in Washington state to the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. The land will be held in trust by the government, which means it officially becomes part of the tribe's reservation.
- The land being transferred is located near the Elwha River and was previously managed by the National Park Service. The tribe will now have more control over this area to help restore the local environment and protect their heritage.
- There are specific rules for how the land can be used. The tribe is not allowed to build casinos or use the land for gambling. Also, the parts of the Elwha River on this land must be protected to keep the water and fish habitats healthy.
- This action does not change any existing legal agreements or treaties between the tribe and the United States. It simply returns specific pieces of land to tribal control while keeping environmental protections in place.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
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