Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023

4/23/2024, 11:56 PM

Summary of Bill S 382

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.

Congressional Summary of S 382

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.

Current Status of Bill S 382

Bill S 382 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill S 382 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 9, 2023.  Bill S 382's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-48. as of April 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 382

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 382

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

Federal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersWashington State

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 382

Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023A bill to take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation, and for other purposes.A bill to take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 382

R
Maria Cantwell
Washington(Democrat)
R
Patty Murray
Washington(Democrat)

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