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US S1414

US S1414
Oregon Coastal Land Conveyance Act


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Introduced
07/31/2013
In Committee
07/31/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015

Introduced Session

113th Congress

Bill Summary

Oregon Coastal Land Conveyance Act - Holds in trust for the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to approximately 14,804 acres of federal land generally depicted on the map entitled "Oregon Coastal Land Conveyance," dated March 27, 2013. Makes that land part of the Tribes' reservation. Applies federal law relating to the export of unprocessed logs harvested from federal land to any unprocessed logs that are harvested from the federal land conveyed to the Tribes. Prohibits gaming on those lands. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Oregon and California Railroad public domain land that is located within a specified planning area and is approximately equal in acreage and condition to Railroad land that this Act conveys to the Tribes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Oregon Coastal Land Conveyance Act, directs the Secretary of the Interior to hold approximately 14,804 acres of federal land in trust for the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, making this land part of the Tribes' reservation. It also stipulates that federal laws regarding the export of unprocessed logs harvested from federal land will apply to any such logs harvested from this conveyed land, and prohibits gaming activities on these lands. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to identify and reclassify certain public domain land, managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), to be approximately equal in acreage and condition to railroad land that is conveyed to the Tribes, ensuring this reclassified land will be managed under specific federal laws related to Oregon and California Railroad land.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-342. (on 11/20/2013)

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