FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4444.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the Senate.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2024-06-03.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Mineral Ownership: Mineral interests (Hope Family Tracts) will be taken into trust by the United States for the benefit of the Crow Tribe.
- Tax Exemption: The mineral interests conveyed to the Tribe will not be subject to taxation by the State of Montana or its political subdivisions, providing a direct financial benefit.
- No Loss of Benefits: Receiving these mineral rights and associated revenue will not result in the reduction or denial of any other Federal services or benefits the Tribe or its members are entitled to.
- Land Exchange: The transaction involves the conveyance of other mineral and surface interests (Bull Mountains Tracts) from the U.S. to the Hope Family Trust.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.
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.