Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-02-09T18:46:37Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3230 Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2024, 6:46 PM

Summary of Bill S 3230

Bill 118 s 3230, also known as the Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the transfer of certain federal lands to the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.

The bill outlines the specific parcels of land that would be transferred to the Winnebago Tribe, as well as the terms and conditions of the transfer. It also specifies that the transferred lands would be held in trust for the benefit of the Winnebago Tribe and would be subject to certain restrictions and regulations.

The Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023 aims to promote economic development and self-sufficiency for the Winnebago Tribe by providing them with greater control over their land and resources. It also seeks to strengthen the government-to-government relationship between the federal government and the Winnebago Tribe. Overall, this bill represents an important step towards empowering Native American tribes and promoting tribal sovereignty. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and may be subject to amendments or changes before it is passed into law.

Congressional Summary of S 3230

Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023

This bill takes specified lands in Iowa into trust for the benefit of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The land is made part of the tribe's reservation.

The bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.

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Current Status of Bill S 3230

Bill S 3230 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 6, 2023. Bill S 3230 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 6, 2023. Bill S 3230's most recent activity was Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. as of February 8, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3230

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Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3230

Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023

A bill to transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to take such lands into trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, and for other purposes.