Keep the Promise Act of 2015

Hozzl · 2025-04-07T14:54:22Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 152 Keep the Promise Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/7/2025, 2:54 PM

Summary of Bill S 152

The Keep the Promise Act of 2015, also known as Bill 114 s 152, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that the federal government upholds its commitments to Native American tribes regarding gaming rights and land use.

Specifically, the bill aims to prevent the expansion of off-reservation gaming facilities that could potentially harm the economic interests of tribes with existing gaming operations. It also seeks to protect tribal lands from being taken into trust by the federal government without the consent of the affected tribe.

Additionally, the Keep the Promise Act of 2015 includes provisions to address concerns about the impact of gaming on local communities, such as requiring tribes to enter into agreements with local governments to mitigate any negative effects of their gaming operations. Overall, this bill is designed to uphold the promises made to Native American tribes regarding their sovereignty and economic development opportunities, while also addressing concerns about the potential negative impacts of gaming on surrounding communities.

Current Status of Bill S 152

Bill S 152 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2015. Bill S 152 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on January 13, 2015. Bill S 152's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 342. as of December 18, 2015