H.R. 1410 in fact reneges on the promises the United States made to the Nation in the Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Act.

So it is to satisfy the caps that are contained in the BCA; is that correct?

Thank you for letting me participate in this hearing.

A Carcieri fix is a top priority for the Administration.

I introduced bipartisan legislation in the House this year that would provide a clean fix to that misguided decision.

It seems like in a situation where we are at a stalemate such as this, they have no choice and we would be the final arbiter.

This is for Mr. Teuber. My colleague here, the Chair, says what great work you do, and I am sure you do.

I tend to agree with you. I just thought that might take care of this particular issue.

the issue of sovereign immunity, which I agree with my colleague, I believe is sacred for any native persons and nations.

At the request of the tribe, the Department of the Interior shall take this land into trust.

what the court has found over the period of time is that the lands, if purchased or traded pursuant to the settlement, would then become or could become Indian country if so designated and if the Secretary of the Interior so accepts.