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SB3186: Advancing Tribal Parity on Public Land Act

: Martin Heinrich (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Nov 1, 2023
Native Americans
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to protect Native cultural sites located on Federal land, to improve consultation with Indian Tribes, to bring parity to Indian Tribes with regard to Federal public land management laws, and for other purposes.

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This bill aims to protect Native American cultural and sacred sites on federal land and improve how the government consults with Native tribes before making decisions about that land. It seeks to give Native tribes the same rights and standing as other groups when it comes to federal public land management. The bill was introduced by Senator Martin Heinrich and has not yet advanced out of the introductory stage.

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