Preserve the Traditional Cultural Place Chí’chil Biłdagoteel Historic District Act

This bill, titled the "Preserve the Traditional Cultural Place Chi'chil Bimdagoteel Historic District Act," seeks to protect and preserve the Chi'chil Bimdagoteel Historic District , also known as Oak Flat, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a Traditional Cultural Place. The legislation highlights the area's profound significance as ancestral homelands for Native Americans, who continue to conduct religious ceremonies, gather resources, and honor ancestors there. The bill's primary purpose is to prevent the destruction of this sacred site by proposed mining activities. The core provisions of the bill involve withdrawing all National Forest System land within the Chi'chil Bimdagoteel Historic District from mining , appropriation, and disposal under public land laws. It explicitly prohibits all mining-related activities, including toxic waste pipelines, utility development, and road expansion, within the district. The Secretary of Agriculture is mandated to preserve the natural condition and cultural integrity of the land, preventing any activities that could adversely affect its landscape, water resources, wildlife, or ecosystems. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary to engage in government-to-government consultations with Indian Tribes tied to the district and enter into cooperative agreements to ensure access for traditional activities and the preservation of sacred areas.