H.R. 2389 transfers about 72 acres of federal land in Washington to the Quinault Indian Nation as trust land, making it part of their reservation. Casinos are banned on this parcel, treaty rights are preserved, and hazardous materials must be disclosed but not cleaned up under this bill.
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Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Latest action on H.R. 2389: Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Who this affects: This bill most directly affects the Quinault Indian Nation, which would gain trust land added to their reservation. It also affects local and state governments that currently have some jurisdiction over the land, the U.S. Forest Service which manages it now, and anyone with existing rights or claims on the property.
Why this matters: This bill decides who controls a specific piece of federal land and places it under tribal trust, which changes how it can be used and who has authority over it. While the bill bans casinos, the land could still be used for housing, cultural activities, or other community purposes, giving the Quinault Indian Nation more room to plan their future.
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Officially: Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
H.R. 2389 transfers about 72 acres of federal land in Washington to the Quinault Indian Nation as trust land, making it part of their reservation. Casinos are banned on this parcel, treaty rights are preserved, and hazardous materials must be disclosed but not cleaned up under this bill.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend H.R.2389. Modern Action shows what the bill would change, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Sitting in Indian Affairs
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (12/10/2025)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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