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Transfer of Federal Lands to Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

This act transfers approximately 1,082 acres of federal land in Washington State to the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. This means the tribe will have greater control over these lands, potentially impacting local community development and natural resource management. Importantly, gambling activities will be prohibited on these lands.
Key points
Over 1,000 acres of federal land in Washington State transferred to the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.
These lands will become part of the tribal reservation, increasing the tribe's autonomy in managing them.
Gambling activities are prohibited on the transferred lands.
The act does not affect existing tribal treaty rights.
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Additional Information
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Print number: S 1513
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Process start date: 2025-04-29