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Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act

USA118th CongressS-3186| Senate 
| Updated: 11/1/2023
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Indian Affairs 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 add the interests of tribes to the list of considerations for land exchanges. The bill also requires each public land advisory board to include at least one representative of an interested Indian tribe.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4421
Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act
Nov 1, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Nov 1, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mar 1, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6148
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4421
    Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act


  • November 1, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 1, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • March 1, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6148
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6148: 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

USA118th CongressS-3186| Senate 
| Updated: 11/1/2023
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 add the interests of tribes to the list of considerations for land exchanges. 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4421
Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act
Nov 1, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Nov 1, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mar 1, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6148
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4421
    Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act


  • November 1, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 1, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • March 1, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6148
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6148: 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