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Version 01 · Reported to Senate with amendment(s) · Aug 26, 2014
Moapa Band of Paiutes Land Conveyance Act - Directs that approximately 25,977 acres of land in Nevada administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Reclamation be: (1) held in trust for the benefit of the Moapa Band of Paiutes, and (2) be made part of the Tribe's reservation.
Restricts gaming on the land.
Directs that approximately 88 acres of land held in fee by the Tribe be: (1) held in trust for the benefit of the Tribe, and (2) made part of the Tribe's reservation.
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Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D–NV
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By Senator Tester from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report. Report No. 113-277.
By Senator Tester from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report. Report No. 113-277.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 544.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/05/2014 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/05/2014 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4394-4395)
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-419.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3722)
Introduced in Senate
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