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Reaffirming Tribal Land Trust Authority and Securing Existing Lands.

This law aims to resolve legal uncertainties regarding land acquisition by Indian Tribes. It reaffirms the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for all federally recognized tribes. Crucially, the act retroactively ratifies all similar past decisions, ensuring legal stability for tribes and their territories.
Key points
Strengthening Tribal Rights: Confirms that all federally recognized tribes can utilize the process of having land taken into federal trust.
Ensuring Stability: Retroactively validates all previous land trust decisions, protecting the current legal status of these territories.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_563
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2023-02-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_563.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Strengthening Tribal Rights: Confirms that all federally recognized tribes can utilize the process of having land taken into federal trust.
  • Ensuring Stability: Retroactively validates all previous land trust decisions, protecting the current legal status of these territories.
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. Tester, Jon [D-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 2025-12-27.

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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