American Indian Empowerment Act of 2013
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 17, 2013)
American Indian Empowerment Act of 2013 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to transfer land the federal government holds in trust for a federally recognized Indian tribe to such tribe as restricted fee tribal land, subject to a restriction against alienation and taxation, after receiving the Indian tribe's request for such transfer. (Restricted fee tribal land is land to which a tribe holds legal title, but which carries legal restrictions against alienation or encumbrance.)
Allows Indian tribes to lease, or grant an easement or right-of-way on, restricted fee tribal land for any period of time without the Secretary's review and approval.
Gives the laws of a federally recognized Indian tribe that establish a system of land tenure governing the use of the land the tribe holds precedence over any federal law or regulation governing the use of such land, excepting a federal restriction against its alienation and taxation.
What just happenedJul 25, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 17, 2013
- Jul 25, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.
- Jul 17, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Jul 17, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 17, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House