Transfer of 72 Acres to Quinault Nation: Reservation Expansion and Gaming Ban.
This Act transfers approximately 72 acres of federal land in Washington State from the Forest Service to be held in trust for the Quinault Indian Nation, officially expanding their reservation. A key consequence is that this specific parcel of land is legally prohibited from being used for any gambling or casino activities. The federal government is not required to clean up any existing hazardous materials on the site.
Key points
72 acres of federal land are officially incorporated into the Quinault Indian Reservation, expanding the tribal land base.
The newly added land is strictly prohibited from being used for gaming or casino operations under federal law.
The federal government must disclose hazardous materials on the land but is not responsible for remediation.
Status:
Introduced
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