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S. 2912

Introduced

Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act

Introduced 11/20/2019•116th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 557.

9/24/2020 • Senate

Summary

Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to take the 55.3 acres of land of the Blackwater Trading Post in Pinal County, Arizona, which is bordered and owned by the Gila River Indian Community, into trust for the benefit of the community after it (1) conveys to Interior all of its interest in such land, and (2) submits a request for Interior to take such land into trust for it.

The land that is taken into trust shall be treated as part of the community's reservation.

The bill prohibits gaming on any of the land taken into trust.

Reported to Senate • 9/24/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Native Americans
ArizonaFederal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfers

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ]

Republican • AZ

Sponsored 11/20/2019

Cosponsors (2)

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Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ]

D-AZ

Joined 11/20/2019

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Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

D-AZ

Joined 12/17/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

November 20, 2019

Committee Review

June 24, 2020

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-338.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate9/24/2020
Introduced in Senate11/20/2019

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors2