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Bill113th CongressFiled Jun 17, 2014Native Americans
S. 2479

Moapa Band of Paiutes Land Conveyance Act

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Moapa Band of Paiutes Land Conveyance Act - Directs that approximately 25,977 acres of land in Nevada administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Reclamation be: (1) held in trust for the benefit of the Moapa Band of Paiutes, and (2) be made part of the Tribe's reservation.

Restricts gaming on the land.

Directs that approximately 88 acres of land held in fee by the Tribe be: (1) held in trust for the benefit of the Tribe, and (2) made part of the Tribe's reservation.

What just happenedDec 1, 2014

By Senator Tester from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report. Report No. 113-277.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV](D-NV)Sponsor
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  • Reported to SenateAug 26, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateJun 17, 2014
  1. Dec 1, 2014Floor

    By Senator Tester from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report. Report No. 113-277.

  2. Dec 1, 2014Committee14900

    By Senator Tester from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report. Report No. 113-277.

  3. Aug 26, 2014Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 544.

  4. Aug 26, 2014Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/05/2014 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  5. Aug 26, 2014Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/05/2014 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  6. Jul 30, 2014Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  7. Jul 10, 2014IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4394-4395)

  8. Jul 9, 2014Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-419.

  9. Jun 17, 2014IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3722)

  10. Jun 17, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 26, 20141

Moapa Band of Paiutes Land Conveyance Act - Directs that approximately 25,977 acres of land in Nevada administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Reclamation be: (1) held in trust for the benefit of the Moapa Band of Paiutes, and (2) be made part of the Tribe's reservation.

Restricts gaming on the land.

Directs that approximately 88 acres of land held in fee by the Tribe be: (1) held in trust for the benefit of the Tribe, and (2) made part of the Tribe's reservation.

Introduced in SenateJun 17, 2014

Moapa Band of Paiutes Land Conveyance Act - Directs that approximately 26,565 acres of land in Nevada administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Reclamation be: (1) held in trust for the benefit of the Moapa Band of Paiutes, and (2) made part of the Tribe's reservation.

Restricts gaming on the land.

Requires the Tribe to use the land for traditional and customary uses, stewardship conservation for the benefit of the Tribe, residential or recreational development, or renewable energy development. Requires the Tribe to pay the Secretary fair market value for any portion of the land used for another purpose.