Tribal land and water bills

Members consider 26 bills concerning tribal lands, water rights, law enforcement and other matters.

Wed, Mar 5, 2025 · 2:30 PM ET · Dirksen 628Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 628Chair Lisa Murkowski R-AK

26BILLS—NOT POSTED

26Bills on the agenda—Results not posted yet

Bill by bill

H.R. 165 · SPONSOR DUSTY JOHNSON R-SD-AL

Places land in restricted fee status: The Department of the Interior must complete the steps needed for the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to own the land in restricted fee status. It remains part of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, is not subject to state or local taxes, and cannot be transferred without the consent of Congress and both Tribes
Protects memorial and sacred-site use: The land must be used as allowed by the October 21, 2022, covenant between the Tribes and maintained as a memorial and sacred site. Commercial development and gaming activity are prohibited
Preserves existing utility and property rights: Existing private or municipal encumbrances, rights-of-way, easements, restrictions, and utility service agreements remain in effect. The Secretary of the Interior must assign applicable utility and service rights or agreements related to the land

What’s next: Became law on Dec 19.

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Ordered reported: The committee voted to send the bill to the full House or Senate. It still needs a floor vote.
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Voice vote: Members say “aye” or “no” together. No names are recorded.
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Not agreed to: The amendment failed.
Reported favorably: The committee recommends that the full chamber pass the bill or confirm the nominee.