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Bill113th CongressFiled Jun 11, 2014Native Americans
S. 2465

Albuquerque Indian School Land Transfer Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Aug 26, 2014)

Albuquerque Indian School Land Transfer Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to take into trust 4 tracts of federal land in New Mexico, the combined acreage of which is approximately 11.11 acres, that were historically part of the Albuquerque Indian School for the benefit of 19 specified pueblos immediately after the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) have been satisfied regarding the trust acquisition of such federal land.

Requires the federal lands taken into trust to be used for the educational, health, cultural, business, and economic development of the 19 pueblos.

Requires the federal lands taken into trust to remain subject to any private or municipal encumbrance, right-of-way, restriction, easement of record, or utility service agreement in effect on this Act's enactment date.

Requires the 19 pueblos to allow the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to continue to use the federal lands taken into trust for the facilities and purposes as in existence on this Act's enactment date.

Prohibits gaming from being carried out on the federal lands taken into trust under this Act.

What just happenedOct 1, 2014

By Senator Tester from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/18/2014. Report No. 113-267.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM](D-NM)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  • Reported to SenateAug 26, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateJun 11, 2014
  1. Oct 1, 2014Floor

    By Senator Tester from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/18/2014. Report No. 113-267.

  2. Oct 1, 2014Committee14900

    By Senator Tester from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/18/2014. Report No. 113-267.

  3. Aug 26, 2014Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 543.

  4. Aug 26, 2014Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/05/2014 with amendments. Without written report.

  5. Aug 26, 2014Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/05/2014 with amendments. Without written report.

  6. Jul 30, 2014Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

  7. Jul 9, 2014Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-419.

  8. Jun 11, 2014IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

  9. Jun 11, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 26, 20141

Albuquerque Indian School Land Transfer Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to take into trust 4 tracts of federal land in New Mexico, the combined acreage of which is approximately 11.11 acres, that were historically part of the Albuquerque Indian School for the benefit of 19 specified pueblos immediately after the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) have been satisfied regarding the trust acquisition of such federal land.

Requires the federal lands taken into trust to be used for the educational, health, cultural, business, and economic development of the 19 pueblos.

Requires the federal lands taken into trust to remain subject to any private or municipal encumbrance, right-of-way, restriction, easement of record, or utility service agreement in effect on this Act's enactment date.

Requires the 19 pueblos to allow the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to continue to use the federal lands taken into trust for the facilities and purposes as in existence on this Act's enactment date.

Prohibits gaming from being carried out on the federal lands taken into trust under this Act.

Introduced in SenateJun 11, 2014

Albuquerque Indian School Land Transfer Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to take into trust 4 tracts of federal land in New Mexico that were historically part of the Albuquerque Indian School for the benefit of 19 specified pueblos immediately after the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) have been satisfied.

Requires the land to be used for the educational, health, cultural, business, and economic development of the 19 pueblos.

Prohibits any gaming from being carried out on the land.

Albuquerque Indian School Land Transfer Act — Informed