Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023

Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023

This bill takes approximately 17.264 acres of specified lands in Pierce County, Washington, into trust for the benefit of the Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation. Lands taken into trust shall be part of the tribe's reservation.

The United States shall not be liable for any environmental contamination that occurred on or before the date on which the land is taken into trust.

Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.

Bill 118 s 382, also known as the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that aims to confirm the trust status of certain lands held by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. The bill specifically addresses the transfer of approximately 1,000 acres of land in Pierce County, Washington, from the Department of the Interior to the Puyallup Tribe.

The bill outlines the history of the land transfer and the legal process that led to the land being held in trust for the Puyallup Tribe. It also provides details on the boundaries of the land in question and the purposes for which it may be used by the tribe.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the protection of the environment and natural resources on the land, as well as requirements for the tribe to consult with local governments and stakeholders on land use planning and development. Overall, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023 is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to confirm the trust status of certain lands held by the Puyallup Tribe and provide guidelines for their use and management.