Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act

# Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would transfer approximately 1,083 acres of land in Washington state into federal trust on behalf of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, making it part of the tribe's reservation. The transfer grants the tribe legal ownership and control of the land. However, the bill includes a restriction: gambling or gaming operations would be prohibited on these lands. **Who It Affects:** The legislation primarily benefits the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, a Native American tribe in Washington state, by expanding their reservation and giving them control over additional property.

The bill also affects the federal government, which would hold the land in trust, and potentially local communities in the affected area. **Current Status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is awaiting action in the Senate. It was sponsored by Representative Emily Randall (D-WA-6).