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San Juan Southern Paiute Tribal Homelands Act: New Reservation Established

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 the tribe with their own land, enabling them to better provide housing, healthcare, and safety services for their members, and resolve long-standing land disputes.
Key points
Establishes approximately 5,400 acres of land as a reservation for the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, ensuring them a permanent homeland and development.
Resolves legal land disputes between the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and the Navajo Nation, promoting cooperation.
Grants the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe full jurisdiction over the newly established reservation, allowing them to self-govern and develop their community.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2461
Sponsor: Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]
Process start date: 2023-04-03