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To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to administratively transfer covered parcels of National Forest System land to the Secretary of the Interior to be held in trust for the benefit of Indian Tribes.

12/20/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 10533

Bill 118 hr 10533, also known as the "National Forest System Land Transfer Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that would allow the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer certain parcels of National Forest System land to the Secretary of the Interior. These parcels would then be held in trust for the benefit of Indian Tribes.

The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the transfer of land from the National Forest System to the Department of the Interior, specifically for the benefit of Indian Tribes. This transfer would be done administratively, meaning that it would not require any additional legislative action.

The bill aims to provide Indian Tribes with greater control and access to land that is important for their cultural, spiritual, and economic well-being. By holding the land in trust, the Department of the Interior would ensure that the land is managed in a way that respects and preserves the interests of the Indian Tribes. Overall, the National Forest System Land Transfer Act seeks to promote cooperation between the federal government and Indian Tribes, while also recognizing the importance of preserving and protecting land that is significant to Native American communities.

Current Status of Bill HR 10533

Bill HR 10533 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2024. Bill HR 10533 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2024.  Bill HR 10533's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of December 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10533

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10533

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10533

To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to administratively transfer covered parcels of National Forest System land to the Secretary of the Interior to be held in trust for the benefit of Indian Tribes.
To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to administratively transfer covered parcels of National Forest System land to the Secretary of the Interior to be held in trust for the benefit of Indian Tribes.

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