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Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
6/4/2026, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2389
Bill 119 hr 2389, also known as the Quinault Indian Nation Land Trust Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to transfer certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the Quinault Indian Nation. The bill seeks to provide the Quinault Indian Nation with greater control and management over their land for the benefit of their community.
The Quinault Indian Nation is a federally recognized tribe located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The tribe has a long history of stewardship over their land and natural resources, and this bill would further empower them to protect and preserve their cultural heritage and way of life.
In addition to transferring land into trust for the Quinault Indian Nation, the bill also includes provisions for the tribe to use the land for economic development, housing, and other purposes that benefit their community. The bill aims to strengthen the sovereignty and self-governance of the Quinault Indian Nation, allowing them to make decisions that best serve their people and future generations. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2389 is a significant piece of legislation that recognizes the rights and needs of the Quinault Indian Nation and seeks to support their efforts to protect and enhance their land and resources.
The Quinault Indian Nation is a federally recognized tribe located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The tribe has a long history of stewardship over their land and natural resources, and this bill would further empower them to protect and preserve their cultural heritage and way of life.
In addition to transferring land into trust for the Quinault Indian Nation, the bill also includes provisions for the tribe to use the land for economic development, housing, and other purposes that benefit their community. The bill aims to strengthen the sovereignty and self-governance of the Quinault Indian Nation, allowing them to make decisions that best serve their people and future generations. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2389 is a significant piece of legislation that recognizes the rights and needs of the Quinault Indian Nation and seeks to support their efforts to protect and enhance their land and resources.
Congressional Summary of HR 2389
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2389
Bill HR 2389 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since December 10, 2025. Bill HR 2389 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 26, 2025. Bill HR 2389's most recent activity was Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. as of June 3, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2389
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2389
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2389
To take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes.
To take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes.
Comments
Ian Rubin
906
1 day ago
I don't like this bill. It's not fair to me.
Robin Cooper
814
1 year ago
I don't agree with this bill. It's gonna impact our land in a negative way. #HRBill2389 #QuinaultIndianNationLandTransferAct #NotGood
Violet Lassiter
963
1 year ago
This bill hurts our land. Who does it help?
Harold Crowder
846
11 months ago
This bill is gonna help us out big time. Can't wait to see the positive changes it brings. #HR2389 #LandTransferAct
Amanda Lindsay
829
8 months ago
I support this bill, it helps Quinault Indian Nation and benefits our community.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2389
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