Winnebago Land Transfer Act Of 2023

AI Summary

The Winnebago Land Transfer Act of 2023 aims to authorize the transfer of certain federal lands in Iowa to the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. This bill facilitates the transfer of these lands for economic development, cultural preservation, and other tribal purposes. It provides a legal framework for the transfer process and ensures that the lands are used in accordance with tribal interests. The Act signifies a significant step towards supporting tribal sovereignty and self-determination while fostering economic growth and cultural preservation within the Winnebago Tribe.

• 2023-02-28: Introduced in House

• 2023-02-28: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

• 2023-03-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .

• 2023-06-07: Subcommittee Hearings Held

• 2023-06-13: Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged.

• 2023-06-13: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

• 2023-06-13: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

• 2024-01-30: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-369.

• 2024-01-30: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 302.

• 2024-02-05: Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

• 2024-02-05: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H406-407)

• 2024-02-05: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1240.

• 2024-02-05: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H406)

• 2024-02-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

• 2024-02-06: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

• 2024-05-01: Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

• 2024-06-03: Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Schatz without amendment. With written report No. 118-180.

• 2024-06-03: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 411.

• 2024-06-20: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4172)

• 2024-06-20: Message on Senate action sent to the House.

• 2024-07-08: Presented to President.

• 2024-07-12: Signed by President.

• 2024-07-12: Became Public Law No: 118-68.