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Transfer of Federal Land to Tonto Apache Tribe in Arizona.

This Act mandates the transfer of specific National Forest System land in Arizona from the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Interior. The land will then be held in trust for the benefit of the Tonto Apache Tribe. This action incorporates the land into the Tribe's Reservation and changes the legal status of the area by withdrawing it from public entry and mineral leasing.
Key points
Land Status Change: Federal land in Gila County, Arizona, will be transferred into trust for the benefit of the Tonto Apache Tribe.
Reservation Status: The transferred land will become part of the Tonto Apache Tribe Reservation and administered under laws applicable to land held in trust.
Public Use Restriction: The land is withdrawn from public entry, appropriation, mining, and mineral or geothermal leasing.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_5265
Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tonto Apache Land Transfer Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5265.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Land Status Change: Federal land in Gila County, Arizona, will be transferred into trust for the benefit of the Tonto Apache Tribe.
  • Reservation Status: The transferred land will become part of the Tonto Apache Tribe Reservation and administered under laws applicable to land held in trust.
  • Public Use Restriction: The land is withdrawn from public entry, appropriation, mining, and mineral or geothermal leasing.
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 Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ].

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 2025-12-30.

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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