1
0
0
A bill to provide that the pueblo of Santa Clara may lease for 99 years certain restricted land, and for other purposes.
4/7/2025, 3:42 PM
Summary of Bill S 249
Bill 115 s 249, also known as the "Pueblo of Santa Clara Lease Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to allow the Pueblo of Santa Clara to lease certain restricted land for a period of 99 years. The bill specifies that the land in question is currently held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Pueblo of Santa Clara, and that the lease agreement must be approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
The purpose of this bill is to provide the Pueblo of Santa Clara with the opportunity to generate revenue and economic development through leasing their land for a long-term period. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that the lease agreement is in the best interest of the Pueblo and that it complies with all relevant laws and regulations.
Overall, the "Pueblo of Santa Clara Lease Act" is aimed at empowering the Pueblo of Santa Clara to make decisions about the use of their land in a way that benefits their community and promotes economic growth.
The purpose of this bill is to provide the Pueblo of Santa Clara with the opportunity to generate revenue and economic development through leasing their land for a long-term period. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that the lease agreement is in the best interest of the Pueblo and that it complies with all relevant laws and regulations.
Overall, the "Pueblo of Santa Clara Lease Act" is aimed at empowering the Pueblo of Santa Clara to make decisions about the use of their land in a way that benefits their community and promotes economic growth.
Current Status of Bill S 249
Bill S 249 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2017. Bill S 249 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on February 1, 2017. Bill S 249's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 174. as of July 24, 2017
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 249
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 249
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 249
Latest Bills
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
Bill HR 6500August 18, 2026
Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act
Bill S 1735August 18, 2026
Chiricahua National Park Act
Bill S 3715August 18, 2026
To designate the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand".
Bill HR 8121August 18, 2026
Parents Opt-in Protection Act
Bill HR 4986August 18, 2026
College Transparency Act
Bill S 2511August 18, 2026
Ratepayer Protection Act
Bill HR 9340August 18, 2026
RISE Act
Bill S 3589August 14, 2026
Federal Building Threat Notification Act
Bill S 2542August 14, 2026
A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Bill S 4505August 14, 2026

