To amend the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act to provide for the transfer of additional Federal land to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Tina Smith
D-MN | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateReported by Ms. Murkowski, without amendment
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Ms. Smith (for herself and Ms. Klobuchar) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill amends the Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Act to transfer additional federal land from the Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, including lands sold without unanimous consent of rightful landowners.
Who Benefits and How
- Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe recovers historically lost lands
- Tribal sovereignty is strengthened through land restoration
- Land base of the Band expands
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Forest Service transfers land management
- Federal government returns improperly taken lands
Key Provisions
- Amends 2020 Reservation Restoration Act
- Includes lands sold without unanimous landowner consent
- Located in Cass County, Minnesota
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Transfers additional federal land in the Chippewa National Forest to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Restore tribal lands through federal transfer"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
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