On the recordJune 25, 2024
H.R. 1208... would amend the Indian Reorganization Act to clarify that the Secretary of the Interior has discretionary authority to place land into trust for any federally recognized tribe.
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Westerman describes the intent of H.R. 1208 regarding land trust authority for tribes.
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