118-s-382118th CongressWALLET

Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023

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

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Summary

Takes about 17.3 acres of land into trust for the Puyallup Tribe. The law adds three Tacoma parcels to the Puyallup Reservation and places them under the federal rules that apply to trust land.

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  • Puyallup Tribe: Gains about 17.3 acres added to its reservation, with the parcels administered under federal trust law.
  • Federal government: The United States is not liable for environmental contamination that occurred on the land before it is taken into trust.
  • Gaming: The land may not be used for Class II or Class III gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

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3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Puyallup land added to trust

The United States holds about 17.264 acres in Pierce County in trust for the Puyallup Tribe. The land is part of the Puyallup Reservation. It is managed under the same rules as other federal trust land.

Gaming banned on these trust parcels

The tribe cannot run Class II or Class III gaming on these parcels. These terms follow the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The ban is in effect now.

No U.S. liability for past pollution

The United States is not liable for pollution that happened on these parcels before they became trust land. This rule applies starting now.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

WA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 2/9/2023

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 401 • No: 15

house vote • 4/11/2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Yes: 401 • No: 15

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