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Standardizing Federal Regulation for All Tribal Gaming Operations.

This bill ensures that all Native American Tribes operating gaming activities must follow the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). It specifically targets two Tribes in Texas previously operating under special exemptions, bringing them under the same federal oversight as over 200 other Tribes. This standardization aims to maintain the integrity and consistency of the regulatory structure supporting Tribal economic development.
Key points
All eligible Native American Tribes must now comply with the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for their gaming operations.
Two specific Tribes in Texas lose their unique legal status that allowed them to operate outside the full scope of IGRA regulations.
The change promotes uniform federal oversight and regulatory consistency across the entire Tribal gaming industry.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1536
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Process start date: 2023-05-10