Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer
The House of Representatives has passed this bill, and it is now being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. The committee recently held hearings to discuss the proposal. The bill is actively moving through the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
The bill has already passed the House and is now being considered by the Senate. Land transfer bills for specific tribes often receive bipartisan support and face fewer obstacles once they reach this stage.
Key Points
- This bill moves about 72 acres of land in Washington State from the Forest Service to the Department of the Interior. The land will be held in trust specifically for the Quinault Indian Nation and will officially become part of their reservation.
- The tribe will gain more control over how this specific area is managed. This allows the land to be governed under the same federal rules that apply to other tribal properties held in trust by the government.
- The law includes a strict rule that no gambling or casinos can be built on this specific piece of land. It also makes sure that existing treaty rights from the 1850s are not changed or affected by this transfer.
- Before the land is moved, the government must report if there are any hazardous materials or pollutants on the property. However, the Department of the Interior is not required to clean up those materials as part of this specific transfer process.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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 H5081)
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 H5081)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
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