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Nevada Native Nations Land Act

4/7/2025, 3:41 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2733

The Nevada Native Nations Land Act, also known as Bill 114 hr 2733, is a piece of legislation that was introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to transfer certain federal lands in Nevada to various Native American tribes in the state. These lands are currently managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the US Forest Service.

The bill aims to provide these Native American tribes with greater control and management over the lands that are important to their cultural heritage and traditional practices. By transferring these lands to the tribes, they will be able to make decisions about how the land is used and preserved, as well as have more say in any development or conservation efforts.

The Nevada Native Nations Land Act has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of empowering Native American tribes to have greater control over their ancestral lands. The bill has also been praised for its potential to strengthen the relationship between the federal government and Native American tribes, as well as promote economic development and conservation efforts on tribal lands. Overall, the Nevada Native Nations Land Act is a significant piece of legislation that seeks to empower Native American tribes in Nevada by transferring federal lands to their control. It is seen as a positive step towards recognizing and respecting the sovereignty and rights of Native American tribes in the state.

Current Status of Bill HR 2733

Bill HR 2733 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2015. Bill HR 2733 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2015.  Bill HR 2733's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 114-232. as of October 7, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2733

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2733

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

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