HR929FEDERAL

Puyallup Tribe Land Trust Act of 2023

Original title: Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023

February 4, 2025

Native American Affairs Land Use Puyallup Tribe Washington State Federal Trust Land

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes the legal status of 17.264 acres of land in Tacoma, Washington, from ownership to federal trust land, which alters the jurisdictional authority and regulatory requirements for that property.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation

The tribe gains federal trust status for 17.264 acres of land, which becomes part of their reservation.

United States Government

The federal government assumes administrative responsibility for the land while being shielded from pre-existing environmental liability.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 4, 2025.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill transfers approximately 17.264 acres of land in Pierce County, Washington, into federal trust for the benefit of the Puyallup Tribe. Once in trust, the land will officially become part of the Puyallup Reservation and be subject to federal tribal land regulations.

Key Facts

The bill transfers approximately 17.264 acres of land currently owned by the Puyallup Tribe into federal trust.
The land is located in Pierce County, Washington, and consists of three specific parcels described in the bill.
The land will officially become part of the Puyallup Reservation upon being taken into trust.
The land will be administered under federal laws and regulations applicable to Indian trust land.
The United States government is explicitly exempted from liability for any environmental contamination that occurred on the land prior to the date it is taken into trust.
The bill prohibits the use of this specific land for any Class II or Class III gaming activities under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this land be used for a new casino?

No. The bill explicitly prohibits the use of this land for activities.

What does it mean for land to be 'taken into trust'?

It means the federal government holds the legal title to the land for the benefit of the tribe, and the land becomes part of the tribe's reservation, subject to specific federal oversight.

Who is responsible for past environmental issues on this land?

The bill states that the United States government is not liable for any environmental contamination that occurred on the property before it was .

Why It Matters

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Environmental Liability Shield

The bill includes a specific clause to insulate the federal government from pre-existing environmental liability, a common but significant provision in land-into-trust legislation.

United States Government

Connected Entities

personMarilyn Strickland“U.S. Representative who co-sponsored the bill.”Map →

organizationPuyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation“The tribe for whose benefit the land is being taken into trust.”Map →

locationPierce County, Washington“The location of the land parcels being transferred.”Map →

personDerek Kilmer“U.S. Representative who introduced the bill.”Map →

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