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Winnebago Land Transfer: New Land Management for Tribal Control.

This act transfers administrative jurisdiction of specific federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. These lands will then be held in trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, making them part of their reservation. This aims to clarify the legal status of these lands and grant the tribe full control, in accordance with the 1865 treaty.
Key points
Change in Land Management: Federal lands previously managed by the Army Corps of Engineers will now be under the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Lands for Winnebago Tribe: Specific areas will be held in trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, becoming part of their reservation.
Legal Clarification: The act aims to affirm the tribe's rights to these lands, consistent with the historical 1865 treaty.
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Print number: 117_HR_9382
Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
Process start date: 2022-12-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9382.

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 2022-12-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Change in Land Management: Federal lands previously managed by the Army Corps of Engineers will now be under the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
  • Lands for Winnebago Tribe: Specific areas will be held in trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, becoming part of their reservation.
  • Legal Clarification: The act aims to affirm the tribe's rights to these lands, consistent with the historical 1865 treaty.
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. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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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