H.R. 673 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to take lands in Yuma County, Arizona, into trust as part of the reservation of the Cocopah Indian Tribe.
Detailed Summary
Cocopah Lands Act - Provides that if the Cocopah Indian Tribe of Arizona transfers title to certain described land to the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary shall take it into trust for the benefit of the Tribe, if there are no recognized environmental conditions or contamination related concerns and no adverse legal claims to it, including outstanding liens, mortgages, or taxes owed.
Considers such land to be part of the Tribe's initial reservation.
Designates Yuma county, Arizona, to be the Tribe's service area for the delivery of federal services to enrolled members of the Tribe.
Prohibits its use for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 8/3/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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