A bill to take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes.

Hozzl · 2024-09-26T10:56:27Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 5273 A bill to take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/26/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 5273

A bill, S.5273 in the 118th Congress, aims to place specific land in Washington State into trust for the Quinault Indian Nation's benefit, with additional purposes outlined.

Congressional Summary of S 5273

Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act

This bill administratively transfers approximately 72 acres of specified lands in Washington from the U.S. Forest Service to the Department of the Interior. Interior must take this land into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation. Land taken into trust shall be part of the tribe's reservation.

The bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.

The bill requires Interior, for purposes of taking the land into trust, to meet the disclosure requirements for hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants, without otherwise being required to remediate or abate those hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.

Current Status of Bill S 5273

Bill S 5273 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill S 5273 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 25, 2024. Bill S 5273's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. as of September 25, 2024