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North Dakota Land Exchange: Supporting Schools and Tribal Nations

This act allows North Dakota to exchange lands it received from the federal government that are located within Indian reservations. This will give Indian Tribes greater control over their lands, while North Dakota will receive other lands of similar value to support schools and other public institutions.
Key points
North Dakota can relinquish lands within Indian reservations in exchange for other federal lands of equal value.
Indian Tribes will gain greater control over lands within their reservations, enhancing their sovereignty.
The land exchange aims to support the funding of schools and other public institutions in North Dakota.
The value of exchanged lands will be carefully assessed, with any differences in value being equalized.
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Print number: 118_HR_2405
Sponsor: Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-03-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2405.

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 2023-03-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • North Dakota can relinquish lands within Indian reservations in exchange for other federal lands of equal value.
  • Indian Tribes will gain greater control over lands within their reservations, enhancing their sovereignty.
  • The land exchange aims to support the funding of schools and other public institutions in North Dakota.
  • The value of exchanged lands will be carefully assessed, with any differences in value being equalized.
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. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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