Only the left has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 2389 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
1 member · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 0 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Randall, Emily (D-WA) (Introduced 03/26/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Left · DW-NOMINATE -0.57 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Indian Affairs Committee; Senate - Indian Affairs Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/03/2026 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (03/26/2025)
Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
This bill administratively transfers approximately 72 acres of specified lands in Washington from the U.S. Forest Service to the Department of the Interior. Interior must take this land into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation. Land taken into trust shall be part of the tribe's reservation.
The bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.
The bill requires Interior, for purposes of taking the land into trust, to meet the disclosure requirements for hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants, without otherwise being required to remediate or abate those hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.
119 HR 2389 EH: Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2389
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act.
2.Land taken into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation (a)In generalSubject to valid existing rights, the approximately 72 acres of land located in the State of Washington and generally depicted as Allotment 1157 on the map entitled Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act and dated February 2, 2024, shall be administratively transferred from the Forest Service to the Department of the Interior and taken into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation. (b)Land part of reservation; AdministrationThe land taken into trust under subsection (a) shall be— (1)part of the Quinault Indian Reservation; and (2)administered by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. (c)Gaming prohibitedThe land taken into trust under subsection (a) shall not be eligible for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.). (d)No impact on treaty rightsNothing in this Act affects treaty rights under the Treaty between the United States and the Qui-nai-elt and Quil-leh-ute Indians, done at the Qui-nai-elt River July 1, 1855, and Olympia January 25, 1856 (12 Stat. 971) (commonly known as the Treaty of Olympia). (e)Hazardous materialsFor purposes of the taking of land into trust under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior— (1)shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants under section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)); and (2)shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate those hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2389 IH: Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-26 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2389IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 26, 2025Ms. Randall introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act.
2.Land taken into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation (a)In generalSubject to valid existing rights, the approximately 72 acres of land located in the State of Washington and generally depicted as Allotment 1157 on the map entitled Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act and dated February 2, 2024, shall be administratively transferred from the Forest Service to the Department of the Interior and taken into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation. (b)Land part of reservation; AdministrationThe land taken into trust under subsection (a) shall be— (1)part of the Quinault Indian Reservation; and (2)administered by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe. (c)Gaming prohibitedThe land taken into trust under subsection (a) shall not be eligible for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.). (d)No impact on treaty rightsNothing in this Act affects treaty rights under the Treaty between the United States and the Qui-nai-elt and Quil-leh-ute Indians, done at the Qui-nai-elt River July 1, 1855, and Olympia January 25, 1856 (12 Stat. 971) (commonly known as the Treaty of Olympia). (e)Hazardous materialsFor purposes of the taking of land into trust under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior— (1)shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants under section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)); and (2)shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate those hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.
119 HR 2389 : Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2389IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 10, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian AffairsAN ACTTo take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act.2.Land taken into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation(a)In generalSubject to valid existing rights, the approximately 72 acres of land located in the State of Washington and generally depicted as Allotment 1157 on the map entitled Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act and dated February 2, 2024, shall be administratively transferred from the Forest Service to the Department of the Interior and taken into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation.(b)Land part of reservation; AdministrationThe land taken into trust under subsection (a) shall be—(1)part of the Quinault Indian Reservation; and(2)administered by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe.(c)Gaming prohibitedThe land taken into trust under subsection (a) shall not be eligible for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.).(d)No impact on treaty rightsNothing in this Act affects treaty rights under the Treaty between the United States and the Qui-nai-elt and Quil-leh-ute Indians, done at the Qui-nai-elt River July 1, 1855, and Olympia January 25, 1856 (12 Stat. 971) (commonly known as the Treaty of Olympia).(e)Hazardous materialsFor purposes of the taking of land into trust under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior—(1)shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants under section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)); and(2)shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate those hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2389 RH: Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 244119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2389[Report No. 119–288]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 26, 2025Ms. Randall introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesSeptember 15, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act.2.Land taken into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation(a)In generalSubject to valid existing rights, the approximately 72 acres of land located in the State of Washington and generally depicted as Allotment 1157 on the map entitled Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act and dated February 2, 2024, shall be administratively transferred from the Forest Service to the Department of the Interior and taken into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation.(b)Land part of reservation; AdministrationThe land taken into trust under subsection (a) shall be—(1)part of the Quinault Indian Reservation; and(2)administered by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the United States for an Indian Tribe.(c)Gaming prohibitedThe land taken into trust under subsection (a) shall not be eligible for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.).(d)No impact on treaty rightsNothing in this Act affects treaty rights under the Treaty between the United States and the Qui-nai-elt and Quil-leh-ute Indians, done at the Qui-nai-elt River July 1, 1855, and Olympia January 25, 1856 (12 Stat. 971) (commonly known as the Treaty of Olympia).(e)Hazardous materialsFor purposes of the taking of land into trust under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior—(1)shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants under section 120(h) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)); and(2)shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate those hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.September 15, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/26/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/26/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 04/23/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs. |
| 04/30/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 06/25/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged |
| 06/25/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 06/25/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. |
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-288. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-288. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 244. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Crank moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5081-5082) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2389. |
| 12/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5081) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5081) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 12/10/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
| 06/03/2026 | Senate | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act |
| Display Title | Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
There are no cosponsors of this bill.
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Indian Affairs Committee | 06/03/2026 Hearings By (full committee) |
| Senate - Indian Affairs Committee | 12/10/2025 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 09/15/2025 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 06/25/2025 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 06/25/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 03/26/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Native Americans
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