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DECEMBER 15, 2017
Senate OKs Oregon Tribal
Economic Development Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate passed the Oregon Tribal
Economic Development Act by unanimous consent on Thursday, Nov. 30.
The act would allow seven Oregon Native American Tribes, including
the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, to purchase, sell, lease or convey
their interests in non-trust property without the approval of the federal
government. The bill does not apply to Tribal interests in property that
the federal government holds in trust.
The legislation is intended to allow the Oregon Tribes greater control
over transactions involving their property.
The bill was submitted by Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley on May 25. Oregon
Rep. Peter DeFazio introduced an identical bill in the House of Repre-
sentatives on July 13 and it was referred to the Committee on Natural
Resources.
“1285 will clear up any potential ambiguity regarding federal law as
it pertains to Tribal lands. This is a proactive step as our Tribe has not
experienced any issues regarding transfer of fee lands,” Tribal Lands
Manager Jan Michael Reibach said. 
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