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Grand Ronde Reservation Act Amendment of 2023

1/31/2024, 1:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1722

Bill 118 hr 1722, also known as the Grand Ronde Reservation Act Amendment of 2023, is a piece of legislation that seeks to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to provide additional benefits and resources to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in Oregon.

The bill aims to address various issues facing the tribe, including economic development, healthcare, and education. It includes provisions for the tribe to receive additional funding for infrastructure projects, such as road improvements and water systems. The bill also allocates funds for healthcare services for tribal members, including mental health services and substance abuse treatment.

In addition, the bill includes provisions for the tribe to receive funding for education programs, including scholarships for tribal members to attend college or vocational training programs. The bill also includes provisions for the tribe to receive funding for cultural preservation and language revitalization efforts. Overall, the Grand Ronde Reservation Act Amendment of 2023 aims to provide the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde with the resources and support they need to improve the quality of life for their members and strengthen their community.

Congressional Summary of HR 1722

Grand Ronde Reservation Act Amendment of 2023

This bill revises the land claims of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. In particular, the bill specifies that only the tribe's claims to the 84 acres of land known as the Thompson Strip, rather than the tribe's claims to any lands within Oregon, are extinguished.

Additionally, the bill prohibits gaming on any real property obtained by the tribe as part of a land claim settlement approved by the United States, including any real property purchased with funds granted as part of any land claim settlement.

Current Status of Bill HR 1722

Bill HR 1722 is currently in the status of To President since December 26, 2023. Bill HR 1722 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 22, 2023.  Bill HR 1722's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-32. as of December 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1722

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1722

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

- Federal-Indian relations
- Gambling
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Land transfers
- Oregon

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1722

Grand Ronde Reservation Act Amendment of 2023
Grand Ronde Reservation Act Amendment of 2023
Grand Ronde Reservation Act Amendment of 2023
Grand Ronde Reservation Act Amendment of 2023
Grand Ronde Reservation Act Amendment of 2023
Grand Ronde Reservation Act Amendment of 2023
To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, and for other purposes.

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