Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023

House Bill

H.R. 929

119th Congress

Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 349.

Introduced:May 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Dingell

Representative

Democratic

MI-6

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Native Americans

Summary

This bill would transfer around 17 acres of land in Washington state to the Puyallup Tribe, making it part of their tribal reservation. The land would not be used for gambling, and the government would not be responsible for any past environmental issues on the property.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 349.

SponsorDebbie Dingell (D-MI)

Introduced5/21/2025

StatusPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 349.

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Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023

This bill would transfer around 17 acres of land in Washington state to the Puyallup Tribe, making it part of their tribal reservation. The land would not be used for gambling, and the government would not be responsible for any past environmental issues on th

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This bill would transfer around 17 acres of land in Washington state to the Puyallup Tribe, making it part of their tribal reservation. The land would not be used for gambling, and the government would not be responsible for any past environmental issues on the property.

Bill Number: 929
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 349.
Policy Area: Native Americans

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Fact Sheet

Title: Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023
Bill Number: 929
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 349.
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Summary: This bill would transfer around 17 acres of land in Washington state to the Puyallup Tribe, making it part of their tribal reservation. The land would not be used for gambling, and the government would not be responsible for any past environmental issues on the property.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would transfer around 17 acres of land in Washington state to the Puyallup Tribe, making it part of their tribal reservation. The land would not be used for gambling, and the government would not be responsible for any past environmental issues on the property.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023 This bill takes approximately 17.264 acres of specified lands in Pierce County, Washington, into trust for the benefit of the Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation. Lands taken into trust shall be part of the tribe's reservation. The United States shall not be liable for any environmental contamination that occurred on or before the date on which the land is taken into trust. Further, the bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Transfers 17 acres of land in Washington to the Puyallup Tribe, making it part of their reservation
Prohibits the land from being used for gaming or gambling purposes
Absolves the government of liability for any past environmental contamination on the land

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly affect the Puyallup Tribe, giving them more land to use for tribal purposes. It could also impact the local community and environment, since the land's use would be changing. Overall, it's a land transfer that would empower the Puyallup Tribe and potentially affect the surrounding area.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Native Americans

Related Subjects

Federal-Indian relations

Indian lands and resources rights

Land transfers

Washington State

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

929, 119th Congress (2025). "Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act of 2023". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-929