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S. 199Became Law

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act

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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to transfer to the administrative jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to approximately 11,760 acres of identified federal land in the Chippewa National Forest in Cass County, Minnesota. Immediately upon transfer, the federal land shall be held in trust for the benefit of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and considered as a part of its reservation.

The federal land shall not become eligible or be used for gaming activities under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

What just happenedDec 23, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-255.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN](D-MN)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 23, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-255.

  2. Dec 23, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-255.

  3. Dec 23, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 23, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 11, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 11, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 3, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 3, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6096-6097)

  9. Dec 3, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6096-6097)

  10. Dec 3, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 199.

  11. Dec 3, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6096-6099)

  12. Dec 3, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Case moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Jul 3, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  14. Jul 3, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  15. Jun 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jun 28, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Jun 28, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Jun 27, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4652-4664; text: CR S4664)

  19. Jun 27, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4652-4664; text: CR S4664)

  20. Mar 7, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 33.

  21. Mar 7, 2019Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-3.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  22. Mar 7, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-3.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  23. Jan 29, 2019Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  24. Jan 24, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  25. Jan 24, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 23, 202049

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to transfer to the administrative jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to approximately 11,760 acres of identified federal land in the Chippewa National Forest in Cass County, Minnesota. Immediately upon transfer, the federal land shall be held in trust for the benefit of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and considered as a part of its reservation.

The federal land shall not become eligible or be used for gaming activities under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Passed HouseDec 3, 202053

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to transfer to the administrative jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to approximately 11,760 acres of identified federal land in the Chippewa National Forest in Cass County, Minnesota. Immediately upon transfer, the federal land shall be held in trust for the benefit of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and considered as a part of its reservation.

The federal land shall not become eligible or be used for gaming activities under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Passed SenateJun 27, 201955

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to transfer to the administrative jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to approximately 11,760 acres of identified federal land in the Chippewa National Forest in Cass County, Minnesota. Immediately upon transfer, the federal land shall be held in trust for the benefit of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and considered as a part of its reservation.

The federal land shall not become eligible or be used for gaming activities under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Reported to SenateMar 7, 201925

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to transfer to the administrative jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to approximately 11,760 acres of identified federal land in the Chippewa National Forest in Cass County, Minnesota. Immediately upon transfer, the federal land shall be held in trust for the benefit of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and considered as a part of its reservation.

The federal land shall not become eligible or be used for gaming activities under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Introduced in SenateJan 24, 2019

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to transfer to the administrative jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to approximately 11,760 acres of identified federal land in the Chippewa National Forest in Cass County, Minnesota. Immediately upon transfer, the federal land shall be held in trust for the benefit of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and considered as a part of its reservation.

The federal land shall not become eligible or be used for gaming activities under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act — Informed