A Democratic bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Grand Ronde Land Transfer Act of 2026. It directs the transfer of approximately 18,628 acres of Federal land from the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Interior. The United States will hold this land in trust for the benefit of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. Once in trust, the land becomes part of the Grand Ronde Reservation. The legislation outlines provisions for surveys, agreements, and specific rules regarding how the land can be used and managed.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +8
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill directly benefits the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon by placing land into trust for them.
- Scored +6
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
The legislation transfers administrative jurisdiction and places federal land into trust for the Grand Ronde Tribe while maintaining public access for recreation, hunting, and fishing.
- Scored +5
Does this invest in rural communities?
The bill transfers federal land into trust for the benefit of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community, supporting local tribal and rural infrastructure management.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Hunting, Fishing, and General Recreation: Under Section 4(d)(3), the land taken into trust will remain open to the public for hunting, fishing, and general recreation. This is a positive outcome because it ensures individuals and groups of people can continue to use the land for outdoor activities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Public Access: Under Section 4(d)(3), the Grand Ronde may restrict or regulate access to the land for reasons of public safety, administration, fish or wildlife management, or emergencies. This could be considered a negative outcome or burden for individuals who wish to access the land freely without restrictions or regulations.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill directly benefits the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon by placing land into trust for them. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The land transfer and cooperative agreements directly impact rural communities and land management in Oregon.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The legislation transfers administrative jurisdiction and places federal land into trust for the Grand Ronde Tribe while maintaining public access for recreation, hunting, and fishing. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill transfers federal land into trust for the benefit of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community, supporting local tribal and rural infrastructure management.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill directs federal agencies to transfer and hold specific lands in trust for a Native American tribe.
- 11/12/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.
- 9/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Janelle BynumDemocrat · Oregon
Maxine DexterDemocrat · Oregon
Val HoyleDemocrat · Oregon