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Yurok Lands Act: New Rules for Reservation and Tribal Cooperation

This act transfers additional land to the Yurok Tribe in trust, allowing them to better manage natural resources and conduct research. It also revises the Yurok Reservation boundaries and strengthens the tribe's cooperation with federal agencies on environmental matters. Citizens may observe changes in access to certain forest areas and how they are managed.
Key points
Transfer of approximately 1,229 acres of land to the Yurok Tribe in trust, enabling them to manage these areas for conservation and research.
Revision of the Yurok Reservation boundaries, which may affect the management of federal lands within its scope.
Strengthening the Yurok Tribe's role in environmental review processes, meaning their voice will have greater weight in decisions concerning federal lands.
Designation of Bald Hills Road as the Yurok Scenic Byway, potentially impacting tourism and accessibility of the area.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7581
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Process start date: 2022-04-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Yurok Lands Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7581.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Transfer of approximately 1,229 acres of land to the Yurok Tribe in trust, enabling them to manage these areas for conservation and research.
  • Revision of the Yurok Reservation boundaries, which may affect the management of federal lands within its scope.
  • Strengthening the Yurok Tribe's role in environmental review processes, meaning their voice will have greater weight in decisions concerning federal lands.
  • Designation of Bald Hills Road as the Yurok Scenic Byway, potentially impacting tourism and accessibility of the area.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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