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S. 1514: Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-04-29
SponsorSen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Policy areaNative Americans
Cosponsors1
Latest action2026-06-03 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Last updated2026-06-04

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)

NameParty / state
Patty Murray D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-29

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1514 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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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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