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S. 4439Became Law

Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act

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Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act

This act takes approximately 1,031 acres of specified lands in Siskiyou and Humboldt Counties, California, into trust for the benefit of the Karuk Tribe. Land taken into trust may be used for traditional and customary uses for the benefit of the tribe.

Additionally, the land taken into trust must allow for continued access by the Forest Service for managing the component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System that flows through the land. The Department of Agriculture must enter into a memorandum of understanding with the tribe to establish mutual goals for the protection and enhancement of the river values of such component.

Further, the act prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.

What just happenedJan 5, 2023

Became Public Law No: 117-353.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA](D-CA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Jan 5, 2023President

    Became Public Law No: 117-353.

  2. Jan 5, 2023BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-353.

  3. Jan 5, 2023President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 5, 2023BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 28, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 28, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 22, 2022FloorH38310

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

  8. Dec 22, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10009)

  9. Dec 22, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10009)

  10. Dec 22, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4439.

  11. Dec 22, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10009-10010)

  12. Dec 22, 2022FloorH30300

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

  13. Dec 22, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Dec 22, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Dec 22, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Dec 21, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9726; text: CR S9726)

  17. Dec 21, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9726; text: CR S9726)

  18. Dec 21, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  19. Dec 21, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  20. Dec 14, 2022Committee

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

    Indian Affairs Committee
  21. Jul 20, 2022Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-530.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  22. Jun 22, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3077)

    Indian Affairs Committee
  23. Jun 22, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJan 5, 202349

Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act

This act takes approximately 1,031 acres of specified lands in Siskiyou and Humboldt Counties, California, into trust for the benefit of the Karuk Tribe. Land taken into trust may be used for traditional and customary uses for the benefit of the tribe.

Additionally, the land taken into trust must allow for continued access by the Forest Service for managing the component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System that flows through the land. The Department of Agriculture must enter into a memorandum of understanding with the tribe to establish mutual goals for the protection and enhancement of the river values of such component.

Further, the act prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.

Passed HouseDec 22, 202253

Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act

This bill takes approximately 1,031 acres of specified lands in Siskiyou and Humboldt Counties, California, into trust for the benefit of the Karuk Tribe. Land taken into trust may be used for traditional and customary uses for the benefit of the tribe.

Additionally, the land taken into trust must allow for continued access by the Forest Service for managing the component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System that flows through the land. The Department of Agriculture must enter into a memorandum of understanding with the tribe to establish mutual goals for the protection and enhancement of the river values of such component.

Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.

Passed SenateDec 21, 202255

Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act

This bill takes approximately 1,031 acres of specified lands in Siskiyou and Humboldt Counties, California, into trust for the benefit of the Karuk Tribe. Land taken into trust may be used for traditional and customary uses for the benefit of the tribe.

Additionally, the land taken into trust must allow for continued access by the Forest Service for managing the component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System that flows through the land. The Department of Agriculture must enter into a memorandum of understanding with the tribe to establish mutual goals for the protection and enhancement of the river values of such component.

Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.

Introduced in SenateJun 22, 2022

Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act

This bill takes approximately 1,031 acres of specified lands in Siskiyou and Humboldt Counties, California, into trust for the benefit of the Karuk Tribe. Land taken into trust may be used for traditional and customary uses for the benefit of the tribe.

Additionally, the land taken into trust must allow for continued access by the Forest Service for managing the component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System that flows through the land. The Department of Agriculture must enter into a memorandum of understanding with the tribe to establish mutual goals for the protection and enhancement of the river values of such component.

Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.

Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act — Informed