S. 1514: Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-04-29 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-03 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-04 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-04-29):
Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
This bill administratively transfers approximately 72 acres of specified lands in Washington from the U.S. Forest Service to the Department of the Interior. Interior must take this land into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation. Land taken into trust shall be part of the tribe's reservation.
The bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.
The bill requires Interior, for purposes of taking the land into trust, to meet the disclosure requirements for hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants, without otherwise being required to remediate or abate those hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Patty Murray | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-29 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1514?
S. 1514 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1514 are available on congress.gov.
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