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Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act

4/7/2025, 3:19 PM

Summary of Bill S 443

Bill 111 s 443, also known as the Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to address the land rights and safety concerns of the Hoh Indian Tribe, a federally recognized tribe located in the state of Washington.

The Hoh Indian Tribe has expressed concerns about the safety of their tribal lands, particularly in regards to natural disasters such as flooding and landslides. The tribe has requested that certain lands be transferred into trust for the tribe's use, in order to better protect their community and resources.

If passed, the Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to take certain lands into trust for the Hoh Indian Tribe. This would allow the tribe to have greater control over the management and protection of their lands, as well as access to resources for economic development and infrastructure improvements. Overall, the bill seeks to address the unique needs and concerns of the Hoh Indian Tribe, while also promoting tribal sovereignty and self-determination. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the Hoh Indian Tribe's ability to protect and preserve their homelands.

Current Status of Bill S 443

Bill S 443 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2009. Bill S 443 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the Senate on February 13, 2009.  Bill S 443's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 312. as of March 10, 2010

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 443

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 443

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

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