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Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act

USA119th CongressHR-2388| House 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
Emily Randall

Emily Randall

Democratic Representative

Washington

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation directs the federal government to take approximately 1,082.63 acres of federal land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe . These specific parcels, generally depicted on a December 2021 map, will become an integral part of the Tribe's existing Lower Elwha Indian Reservation . Importantly, these lands will not be subject to federal requirements for valuation, appraisal, or equalization, streamlining the transfer process. A specific portion of the Elwha River within these newly acquired trust lands will be managed in accordance with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act , with necessary modifications from the Elwha River Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act. The Secretary of the Interior is mandated to conduct a survey to define the boundaries of these lands and may make minor adjustments or correct errors. Crucially, the bill explicitly states that none of the land taken into trust under this Act shall be considered Indian lands for the purpose of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act , thereby prohibiting gaming. Furthermore, the Act clarifies that its provisions do not affect the treaty rights of the Tribe under the 1855 Treaty of Point No Point.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9372
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
May 20, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 15, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 243.
Sep 15, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-287.
Dec 9, 2025
Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 9, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5080-5081)
Dec 9, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2388.
Dec 9, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080)
Dec 9, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080)
Dec 9, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 10, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Dec 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1513
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9372
    Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act


  • March 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.


  • May 20, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • June 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 25, 2025
    Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged


  • June 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 15, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 243.


  • September 15, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-287.


  • December 9, 2025
    Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 9, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5080-5081)


  • December 9, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2388.


  • December 9, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080)


  • December 9, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080)


  • December 9, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 10, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • December 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1513
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 119-1513: Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Federal-Indian relationsGamblingGeography and mappingIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersLand use and conservation

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act

USA119th CongressHR-2388| House 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
This legislation directs the federal government to take approximately 1,082.63 acres of federal land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe . These specific parcels, generally depicted on a December 2021 map, will become an integral part of the Tribe's existing Lower Elwha Indian Reservation . Importantly, these lands will not be subject to federal requirements for valuation, appraisal, or equalization, streamlining the transfer process. A specific portion of the Elwha River within these newly acquired trust lands will be managed in accordance with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act , with necessary modifications from the Elwha River Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act. The Secretary of the Interior is mandated to conduct a survey to define the boundaries of these lands and may make minor adjustments or correct errors. Crucially, the bill explicitly states that none of the land taken into trust under this Act shall be considered Indian lands for the purpose of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act , thereby prohibiting gaming. Furthermore, the Act clarifies that its provisions do not affect the treaty rights of the Tribe under the 1855 Treaty of Point No Point.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9372
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
May 20, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025
Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 15, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 243.
Sep 15, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-287.
Dec 9, 2025
Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 9, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5080-5081)
Dec 9, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2388.
Dec 9, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080)
Dec 9, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080)
Dec 9, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 10, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Dec 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1513
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9372
    Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act


  • March 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.


  • May 20, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • June 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 25, 2025
    Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged


  • June 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 15, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 243.


  • September 15, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-287.


  • December 9, 2025
    Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 9, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5080-5081)


  • December 9, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2388.


  • December 9, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080)


  • December 9, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080)


  • December 9, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 10, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • December 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1513
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Emily Randall

Emily Randall

Democratic Representative

Washington

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

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 119-1513: Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal-Indian relationsGamblingGeography and mappingIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersLand use and conservation