117-s-3773117th CongressWALLET

A bill to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation.

Sponsored By: Senator Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

Became Law

Summary

Extends federal leasing authority to land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. It amends 25 U.S.C. 415(a) to make Chehalis trust lands eligible for leasing under the same statutory framework and rules that apply to other tribes.

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99-year leases on Chehalis trust land

The law lets the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation lease trust land for up to 99 years. The tribe and private parties can sign leases under existing federal tribal leasing rules. This applies only to land held in trust for the tribe. It takes effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

WA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 3/8/2022

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 377 • No: 42

house vote • 12/22/2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Yes: 377 • No: 42

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