To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer certain land within the Ottawa National Forest to the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 2976

Introduced

Jul 25, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

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Gambling Indian lands Land transfers Michigan Minorities National forests Native Americans Public Lands and Natural Resources Sports and Recreation

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to certain land in the Ottawa National Forest, Gogebic County, Michigan, for cultural preservation, without consideration, to the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.

Prohibits the recipient from selling any part of the land other than that land east of Indian Village Road or from using any part of the land for gaming or any other economic purpose.

Actions

Jul 31, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Jul 25, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 25, 2003

Introduced in House

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