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Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act

Introduced
Apr 29, 2025
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Restores certain project lands to the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. Transfers ownership of these lands from the federal government to the tribe.

Sponsored By

Maria Cantwell
Democrat · Washington · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 29, 2025
  3. May 20, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe will gain ownership of restored project lands, potentially increasing their control over tribal resources and development. This change may also affect local residents and businesses by altering land use and management in the area.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
CommitteeCommittee on Indian Affairs
IntroducedApr 29, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Subjects
  • Rights

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.