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Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act

USA117th CongressHR-8108| House 
| Updated: 9/14/2022
Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act This bill addresses tribal interests in the disposal and management of public land. Specifically, the bill prohibits the federal government from disposing of public land or National Forest System land unless the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture (USDA) determines, through consultation with any interested Indian tribe, that such disposal would not impact the rights and interests of any interested tribe and would not impair access to a reservation. Interested Indian tribe means an Indian tribe with (1) historic, precontact, cultural, or religious connection to a cultural site located on the tract of public land; (2) a former reservation located on the tract of public land; or (3) treaty rights or other reserved rights associated with the tract of public land. Interior and USDA must, prior to conducting a sale of a tract of public land, notify all tribes of the availability of land for sale. Further, Interior and USDA must sell the tract of land to an interested Indian tribe that submits a bid at fair market value. Land acquired by an interested tribe shall be taken into trust by Interior for the benefit of the tribe. Additionally, the bill revises various public land provisions, including to (1) add the interests of tribes to the list of considerations for land exchanges, and (2) authorize tribes to acquire land for recreational and other public purposes. The bill also requires each public land advisory board to include at least one representative of an interested Indian tribe.
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Timeline
Jun 16, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4421
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2022
Introduced in House
Jun 16, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 21, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Jun 21, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Jun 30, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Sep 14, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • June 16, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4421
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 16, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • June 16, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 21, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • June 21, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • June 30, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.


  • September 14, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 117-4421: Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act
Advisory bodiesFederal-Indian relationsHistoric sites and heritage areasIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersLand use and conservationParks, recreation areas, trailsReligionState and local government operations

Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act

USA117th CongressHR-8108| House 
| Updated: 9/14/2022
Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act This bill addresses tribal interests in the disposal and management of public land. Specifically, the bill prohibits the federal government from disposing of public land or National Forest System land unless the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture (USDA) determines, through consultation with any interested Indian tribe, that such disposal would not impact the rights and interests of any interested tribe and would not impair access to a reservation. Interested Indian tribe means an Indian tribe with (1) historic, precontact, cultural, or religious connection to a cultural site located on the tract of public land; (2) a former reservation located on the tract of public land; or (3) treaty rights or other reserved rights associated with the tract of public land. Interior and USDA must, prior to conducting a sale of a tract of public land, notify all tribes of the availability of land for sale. Further, Interior and USDA must sell the tract of land to an interested Indian tribe that submits a bid at fair market value. Land acquired by an interested tribe shall be taken into trust by Interior for the benefit of the tribe. Additionally, the bill revises various public land provisions, including to (1) add the interests of tribes to the list of considerations for land exchanges, and (2) authorize tribes to acquire land for recreational and other public purposes. The bill also requires each public land advisory board to include at least one representative of an interested Indian tribe.
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Timeline
Jun 16, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4421
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2022
Introduced in House
Jun 16, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 21, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Jun 21, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Jun 30, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Sep 14, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • June 16, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4421
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 16, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • June 16, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 21, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • June 21, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • June 30, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.


  • September 14, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 117-4421: Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesFederal-Indian relationsHistoric sites and heritage areasIndian claimsIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersLand use and conservationParks, recreation areas, trailsReligionState and local government operations