To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds that— in 1889, Congress enacted the North Dakota Enabling Act to provide for the division of Dakota into two States and to enable the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, creates definitions In this Act: The term Federal land means public land and minerals located within the State of North Dakota, including public land that is mineral in character, and creates relinquishment and selection; conveyance Subject to valid existing rights, if the State elects to relinquish all right, title, and interest of the State in and to a State land grant parcel located wholly. It relies on grants, definition changes, compliance mandates, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Civil Rights, Native American Tribes, Education, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face reduced risk, Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates findings Congress finds that— in 1889, Congress enacted the North Dakota Enabling Act to provide for the division of Dakota into two States and to enable the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana...
- Creates definitions In this Act: The term Federal land means public land and minerals located within the State of North Dakota, including public land that is mineral in character.
- Creates relinquishment and selection; conveyance Subject to valid existing rights, if the State elects to relinquish all right, title, and interest of the State in and to a State land grant parcel located wholly...
- Creates valuation With respect to a State land grant parcel conveyed under this Act in consideration for a parcel of Federal land selected in accordance with this Act— the overall value of the State land grant parcel...
- Creates miscellaneous Land or minerals conveyed under this Act shall be subject to all applicable Federal, State, and Tribal law.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds that— in 1889, Congress enacted the North Dakota Enabling Act to provide for the division of Dakota into two States and to enable the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, creates definitions In this Act: The term Federal land means public land and minerals located within the State of North Dakota, including public land that is mineral in character, and creates relinquishment and selection; conveyance Subject to valid existing rights, if the State elects to relinquish all right, title, and interest of the State in and to a State land grant parcel located wholly.
Key Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Native American Tribes, Education, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings Congress finds that— in 1889, Congress enacted the North Dakota Enabling Act to provide for the division of Dakota into two States and to enable the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, creates definitions In this Act: The term Federal land means public land and minerals located within the State of North Dakota, including public land that is mineral in character, and creates relinquishment and selection; conveyance Subject to valid existing rights, if the State elects to relinquish all right, title, and interest of the State in and to a State land grant parcel located wholly.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Armstrong introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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