Bill would move 1,083 acres of Olympic National Park into trust for Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
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Sponsor: Maria Cantwell · Senator · WA
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Official title: Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
119th Congress
Topics: Family & community
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S 1513 would place about 1,083 acres of Olympic National Park land along the Elwha River into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.
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What does this do?
The bill moves about 1,083 acres of federal land in Washington State out of Olympic National Park and into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, making it part of the tribe's reservation. The transfer skips the usual appraisal or valuation steps. The river stretch stays under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, with limited exceptions tied to the earlier Elwha restoration law.
Who does it affect?
The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe would gain control of more land near its reservation, while Olympic National Park would lose that acreage. The Interior Department would carry out the transfer and survey the land.
Why does it matter?
The land sits along the Elwha River, where large dams were removed to restore salmon runs. The land could not be used for casino-style gaming, and the tribe's existing rights under an 1855 would not change. The bill was reported out of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs without changes but has not become law.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 29, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Sep 14, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 554.