H.R. 478 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act
H.R. 478 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jan 25, 2021, sponsored by Tom O’Halleran.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 117-267
What it does
Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act This act directs the Department of the Interior to take the approximately 55.3 acres of land of the Blackwater Trading Post in Pinal County, Arizona, into trust for the benefit of the Gila River Indian Community, if the community conveys to Interior all of its interest in the land. The land is made part of the community's reservation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 25, 2021
- Passed the HouseMay 12, 2021
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2022
- Became lawDec 27, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-267. (Dec 27, 2022)
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