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Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act
4/17/2024, 11:44 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4881
Bill 117 HR 4881, also known as the Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 10 acres of land in Pima County, Arizona, for the benefit of the Old Pascua community.
The Old Pascua community is a Native American tribe located in Arizona, and this bill aims to provide them with additional land for their use and benefit. The land acquisition would be done through a willing seller agreement, meaning that the current landowner would agree to sell the land to the federal government for the benefit of the Old Pascua community.
The bill specifies that the land acquired would be held in trust for the Old Pascua community, meaning that the federal government would have legal ownership of the land but would manage it for the benefit of the tribe. This land acquisition is intended to help the Old Pascua community preserve their cultural heritage, promote economic development, and improve their overall quality of life. Overall, Bill 117 HR 4881, the Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act, seeks to support the Old Pascua community by providing them with additional land for their use and benefit. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and may be subject to amendments or changes before it is passed into law.
The Old Pascua community is a Native American tribe located in Arizona, and this bill aims to provide them with additional land for their use and benefit. The land acquisition would be done through a willing seller agreement, meaning that the current landowner would agree to sell the land to the federal government for the benefit of the Old Pascua community.
The bill specifies that the land acquired would be held in trust for the Old Pascua community, meaning that the federal government would have legal ownership of the land but would manage it for the benefit of the tribe. This land acquisition is intended to help the Old Pascua community preserve their cultural heritage, promote economic development, and improve their overall quality of life. Overall, Bill 117 HR 4881, the Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act, seeks to support the Old Pascua community by providing them with additional land for their use and benefit. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and may be subject to amendments or changes before it is passed into law.
Congressional Summary of HR 4881
Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act
This act directs the Department of the Interior to take tribally owned lands in Pima County, Arizona, into trust for the benefit of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona. Lands taken into trust shall be part of the Pascua Yaqui Reservation.
The act allows gaming on the land taken into trust.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4881
Bill HR 4881 is currently in the status of Signed by President since December 27, 2022. Bill HR 4881 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 30, 2021. Bill HR 4881's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 117-275. as of December 27, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4881
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
20Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4881
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansPotential Impact Areas
- Arizona
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Land transfers
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4881
Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act
Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act
Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to take into trust for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona certain land in Pima County, Arizona, and for other purposes.
Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act
Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act
Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act
Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act
Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act
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