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Establishing a Reservation for the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe

This act approves an agreement between the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and the Navajo Nation, creating a reservation for the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. This aims to provide them with their own land, improving access to housing, healthcare, and public services, and resolving long-standing land disputes.
Key points
Establishment of approximately 5,400 acres of land as a reservation for the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, providing them with their own territory.
Transfer of water rights to the new reservation, which is crucial for community development.
Resolution of long-running legal disputes over land rights between the Navajo and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribes.
Granting the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe full jurisdiction over the new reservation, strengthening their self-governance.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9480
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Process start date: 2022-12-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

San Juan Southern Paiute Tribal Homelands Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9480.

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 2022-12-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of approximately 5,400 acres of land as a reservation for the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, providing them with their own territory.
  • Transfer of water rights to the new reservation, which is crucial for community development.
  • Resolution of long-running legal disputes over land rights between the Navajo and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribes.
  • Granting the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe full jurisdiction over the new reservation, strengthening their self-governance.
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. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1].

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.

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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