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RepublicanBill · H.R. 5257· House(119-HR-5257)

To reaffirm the trust status of land taken into trust by the United States pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934, for the benefit of an Indian Tribe that was federally recognized on the date that the land was taken into trust.

Rep. Cole
Age: 77 years
Oklahoma
Introduced
9/10/2025
Last activity
9/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Tom Cole
Cosponsors
Republican - 5Democrat - 2
Native Americans
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to reaffirm the trust status of specific land. It targets land taken into trust by the United States under the Act of June 18, 1934. The provision applies to land held for the benefit of an Indian Tribe. To qualify, the tribe must have been federally recognized on the date the land was taken into trust. This legislation is intended to ensure such land remains classified as trust land.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6

    The bill provides legal certainty and protection for land held in trust for Indian Tribes.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5

    The bill reaffirms the trust status of land held for the benefit of Indian Tribes, supporting tribal sovereignty and land rights.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+4

    The bill clarifies land status by reaffirming specific land as trust land for Indian Tribes.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.