AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 3, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 17, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill 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.
- Gaming is prohibited on the land taken into trust.
- The bill was reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs without amendment.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The specified acreage transitions from its current status to trust ownership benefiting the tribe.
- Gaming restrictions apply specifically to the lands covered by this bill.
- No other documented effects on surrounding lands, tribal governance, or other parties are established in the official summary.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- The bill was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar (Calendar No. 554) on September 14, 2026.
- The Committee on Indian Affairs reported the bill without amendment on September 14, 2026.
- Committee hearings were held on December 17, 2025.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs on April 29, 2025.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 554.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Armstrong for Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 119-135.
- May 20, 2026 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Dec 17, 2025 — Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
- Apr 29, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- Apr 29, 2025 — Introduced in Senate