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Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act

USA117th CongressHR-6032| House 
| Updated: 12/30/2022
Jared Huffman

Jared Huffman

Democratic Representative

California

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
Nov 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Dec 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Dec 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Sep 14, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Dec 8, 2022
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Dec 8, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 8, 2022
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Dec 8, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 30, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 496.
Dec 30, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-679.
Jan 5, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4439
Signed by President.
  • November 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • December 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • December 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • September 14, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • December 8, 2022
    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.


  • December 8, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 8, 2022
    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.


  • December 8, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 30, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 496.


  • December 30, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-679.


  • January 5, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4439
    Signed by President.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 117-4439: Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act
CaliforniaFederal-Indian relationsGamblingIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservation

Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act

USA117th CongressHR-6032| House 
| Updated: 12/30/2022
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.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Nov 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Dec 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Dec 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Sep 14, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Dec 8, 2022
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Dec 8, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 8, 2022
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Dec 8, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 30, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 496.
Dec 30, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-679.
Jan 5, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4439
Signed by President.
  • November 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • December 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • December 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • September 14, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • December 8, 2022
    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.


  • December 8, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 8, 2022
    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.


  • December 8, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 30, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 496.


  • December 30, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-679.


  • January 5, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4439
    Signed by President.
Jared Huffman

Jared Huffman

Democratic Representative

California

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 117-4439: Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CaliforniaFederal-Indian relationsGamblingIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservation