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Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act

4/17/2024, 11:44 PM

Summary of Bill HR 897

Bill 117 HR 897, also known as the Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act, is a piece of legislation that was introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to confirm a land exchange between the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the federal government.

The bill specifically authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to take certain land into trust for the benefit of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. This land exchange involves transferring approximately 41.6 acres of federal land to the tribe in exchange for approximately 2.8 acres of tribal land.

The bill also confirms that the land taken into trust for the tribe will be considered part of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. This designation will allow the tribe to use the land for various purposes, such as economic development, housing, and cultural preservation. Overall, the Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act aims to facilitate a land exchange between the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the federal government, ultimately benefiting the tribe and promoting economic development and cultural preservation within the tribe's reservation.

Current Status of Bill HR 897

Bill HR 897 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2021. Bill HR 897 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2021.  Bill HR 897's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 117-329. as of January 5, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 897

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 HR 897

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

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