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Easier Access to Federal Lands for Indian Tribes.

This act expands the ability to sell and lease federal lands to federally recognized Indian Tribes. This makes it easier for tribes to acquire land for recreational and public purposes, potentially supporting their social and economic development. It also increases the acreage limits for land transfers to tribes.
Key points
Federally recognized Indian Tribes can now purchase or lease federal lands for recreational and public purposes.
Acreage limits for land transfers to tribes have been increased: up to 6,400 acres for recreational purposes and up to 640 acres for public purposes.
The act aims to equalize the rights of Indian Tribes with those of states and counties regarding access to federal lands.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8115
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
Process start date: 2022-06-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recreation and Public Purposes Tribal Parity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8115.

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 2022-06-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federally recognized Indian Tribes can now purchase or lease federal lands for recreational and public purposes.
  • Acreage limits for land transfers to tribes have been increased: up to 6,400 acres for recreational purposes and up to 640 acres for public purposes.
  • The act aims to equalize the rights of Indian Tribes with those of states and counties regarding access to federal lands.
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. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 501.

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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