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Transfer of 72 Acres of Federal Land to Quinault Indian Nation

This law transfers approximately 72 acres of federal land in Washington State from the Forest Service to be held in trust for the Quinault Indian Nation. The land will become part of the Quinault Indian Reservation, strengthening tribal governance. Crucially, this specific parcel of land is permanently ineligible for gaming activities, and the federal government is not required to clean up any existing hazardous materials.
Key points
72 acres of federal land in Washington are transferred to the Quinault Indian Nation and added to their reservation.
The newly acquired land is permanently prohibited from being used for casinos or other gaming activities.
The federal government must disclose hazardous materials but is not required to remediate (clean up) the land before transfer.
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Print number: 118_S_5273
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5273.

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:

  • 72 acres of federal land in Washington are transferred to the Quinault Indian Nation and added to their reservation.
  • The newly acquired land is permanently prohibited from being used for casinos or other gaming activities.
  • The federal government must disclose hazardous materials but is not required to remediate (clean up) the land before transfer.
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. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA].

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.

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