To Authorize Leases Of Up To 99 Years For Land Held In Trust For Federally Recognized Indian Tribes.

AI Summary

The bill aims to allow federally recognized Indian Tribes to enter into leases for up to 99 years for land held in trust by the federal government. This extension of lease terms could provide tribes with more stability and flexibility in managing their lands and pursuing economic development opportunities. The bill seeks to empower tribes and enhance their self-governance by enabling longer lease agreements on their trust lands.

• 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 .

• 2023-03-24: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

• 2024-01-17: Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged

• 2024-01-17: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

• 2024-01-17: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

• 2024-03-12: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-422.

• 2024-03-12: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 348.

• 2024-04-09: Ms. Hageman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

• 2024-04-09: Considered under suspension of the rules.

• 2024-04-09: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1246.

• 2024-04-09: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

• 2024-04-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

• 2024-04-10: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.