AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jun 30, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 18, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Takes approximately 1,082.63 acres of specified lands in Washington into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
- Land placed in trust becomes part of the tribe's reservation
- Prohibits gaming on the lands placed in trust
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The specified lands will be held in trust status by the federal government for the tribe's benefit
- Gaming is explicitly forbidden on these trust lands
- Official summary does not establish other economic, jurisdictional, or operational effects
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed the bill by voice vote under suspension of rules on December 9, 2025
- Senate Committee on Indian Affairs reported the bill without amendment on September 14, 2026
- Bill placed on Senate Legislative Calendar No. 556 on September 14, 2026
- No recorded Senate floor vote date is documented
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 556.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Armstrong for Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-137.
- May 20, 2026 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Dec 10, 2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- Dec 9, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Dec 9, 2025 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080)
- Dec 9, 2025 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5080)
- Dec 9, 2025 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2388.