72 acres in Washington State would be held in trust for Quinault Indian Nation
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Sponsor: Emily Randall · Representative · WA
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Official title: Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
119th Congress
Topics: Family & community
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About 72 acres of Forest Service land in Washington would be held in trust for the Quinault Indian Nation and become part of its reservation.
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What does this do?
The bill would move about 72 acres in Washington State, identified on a map as "Allotment 1157," from the U.S. Forest Service to the Department of the Interior. The Department would hold the land in trust for the Quinault Indian Nation, and the land would become part of the Quinault Indian Reservation. Holding land in trust means the federal government is the legal owner, but the land is managed for the benefit of the Tribe.
Who does it affect?
The Quinault Indian Nation would gain control over additional land within its reservation, and the Forest Service would lose management of the parcel. Anyone with existing legal rights on the land, such as an access agreement, would keep them.
Why does it matter?
The land would be managed for the Tribe's benefit rather than by the Forest Service. Casino-style gaming would not be allowed on it, and the Tribe's rights under the of Olympia would stay as they are. The Interior Department would have to tell the public about any hazardous materials or pollution on the land but would not have to clean them up.
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Based on the “Referred in Senate” text of Dec 10, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 26, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jun 3, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.