Transfer of Additional Federal Land to Leech Lake Ojibwe Tribe
This act amends existing law to allow for the transfer of additional federal land to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. It aims to correct past errors in land sales and provide the Tribe with access to culturally significant lands, while ensuring hunting and recreation rights for non-Tribal members remain unchanged.
Key points
Additional federal land in the Chippewa National Forest will be transferred to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, including land sold without unanimous consent of rightful landowners.
Allows for land substitution to avoid in-holdings and prioritize land adjacent to existing trust lands or culturally important to the Tribe.
Reaffirms that hunting, fishing, and recreation rights for non-Tribal members are not affected by these changes.
Requires public engagement and comment during the implementation of these amendments.
Passed Senate
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