Search Results: keywords:"treaty rights"

  • S. RES. 573 — Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Boldt decision of 1974.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:160

    S. RES. 573 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Boldt decision of 1974. This resolution highlights the historical importance of the Boldt decision, which confirmed that Native American tribes in the Northwest have treaty rights to fish in their traditional areas and can...

    Simple Explanation

    S. RES. 573 is a way for the Senate to say "thank you" to an old court decision that said Native American tribes are allowed to fish and share half of the fish in their areas, while also caring for salmon, which are very important to their culture.

  • S. 5273 — To take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:514

    The bill S. 5273, titled the “Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act,” aims to transfer about 72 acres of land in Washington State from the Forest Service to the Department of the Interior to be held in trust for the Quinault Indian Nation. This land will become a part of...

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    The bill is about giving a piece of land in Washington to the Quinault Indian Nation, so they can take care of it and use it, but they are not allowed to build any casinos there.

  • S. 2908 — An Act To assist Tribal governments in the management of buffalo and buffalo habitat and the reestablishment of buffalo on Indian land.
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    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:1,619

    S. 2908 aims to support Tribal governments in managing buffalo and buffalo habitats, and restoring buffalo populations on Indian land. It recognizes the cultural, spiritual, and economic significance of buffalo to Indian Tribes and sets up a permanent program for this purpose...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill helps Native American Tribes take care of buffalo and their homes on Tribal land with money and support from the government, because buffalo are very special to them. It gives them a way to have more buffalo on their land by moving some from federal lands.

  • S. 5287 — To take certain Federal land in the State of Washington into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:722

    S. 5287 proposes to transfer approximately 1,082.63 acres of federal land in Washington state into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, making it part of their reservation. The land will not require valuation or appraisal under federal law and is intended to respect...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5287 is about giving over 1,000 acres of land in Washington to the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe to live and work on, but the land can't be used for building casinos.