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SB1514: Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act

: Maria Cantwell (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Oct 5, 2026
Native Americans
Bill ProgressPassed One Chamber
  1. Introduced (completed)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes.

Plain-language summary

This bill transfers certain land in Washington State to federal trust status for the Quinault Indian Nation, a federally recognized tribe. Land held in trust is owned by the federal government but managed for a tribe's benefit and is generally exempt from state taxes. The bill is sponsored by Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray. The bill has passed one of Congress and is awaiting action in the other chamber.

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