Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act

Senate Bill 371 - Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-04-17T23:43:43Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 371 Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/17/2024, 11:43 PM

Congressional Summary of S 371

Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to take the approximately 55.3 acres of land of the Blackwater Trading Post in Pinal County, Arizona, into trust for the benefit of the Gila River Indian Community, if the community conveys to Interior all of its interest in the land. The land is made part of the community's reservation.

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

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Current Status of Bill S 371

Bill S 371 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 23, 2021. Bill S 371 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 23, 2021. Bill S 371's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 22. as of March 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 371

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 371

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

- Arizona

- Federal-Indian relations

- Indian lands and resources rights

- Land transfers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 371

Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act

A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to take certain land located in Pinal County, Arizona, into trust for the benefit of the Gila River Indian Community, and for other purposes.

Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act