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Bill117th CongressFiled Nov 18, 2021Native Americans
H.R. 6032

Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Dec 30, 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.

What just happenedDec 30, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 496.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 30, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 496.

  2. Dec 30, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-679.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Dec 30, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-679.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. Dec 8, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. Dec 8, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. Dec 8, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. Dec 8, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  8. Sep 14, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  9. Dec 8, 2021Committee

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

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  10. Dec 8, 2021Committee

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

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  11. Nov 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Nov 18, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Nov 18, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseDec 30, 20227

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 HouseNov 18, 2021

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 shall be used only for traditional and customary uses for the benefit of the tribe.

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

Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act — Informed