United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 6696 — The Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.

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Summary

Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to take the Blackwater Trading Post lands in Pinal County, Arizona, into trust for the benefit of the Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation after the Community: (1) conveys such lands to the Secretary; (2) requests the Secretary to take such lands into trust for the Community; (3) if a survey is necessary, conducts one pursuant to this Act; and (4) pays the cost of any such survey. Treats the lands that are taken into trust as a part of the Gila River Indian Reservation. Prohibits the Community from conducting gaming on such lands.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6696 do?
Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to take the Blackwater Trading Post lands in Pinal County, Arizona, into trust for the benefit of the Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation after the Community: (1) conveys such lands to the Secretary; (2) requests the Secretary to take such lands into trust for the Community; (3) if a survey is necessary, conducts one pursuant to this Act; and (4) pays the cost of any such survey. Treats the lands that are taken into trust as a part of the Gila River Indian Reservation. Prohibits the Community from conducting gaming on such lands.
Who sponsors HR 6696?
HR 6696 is sponsored by Paul Gosar (R).
What is the current status of HR 6696?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 6696?
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