S. 4439 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act
S. 4439 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jun 22, 2022, sponsored by Alex Padilla with 1 co-sponsors.
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
- Jun 22, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 117-353
What it does
Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act This act takes approximately 1,031 acres of specified lands in Siskiyou and Humboldt Counties, California, into trust for the benefit of the Karuk Tribe. Land taken into trust may be used for traditional and customary uses for the benefit of the tribe.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Alex Padilla (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 22, 2022
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 22, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2022
- Became lawJan 5, 2023
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-353. (Jan 5, 2023)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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