HR. 2252In Committee
North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act of 2026
Authorizes North Dakota to exchange state trust land parcels within tribal reservations for equivalent federal land in North Dakota, with exchanged reservation land able to be held in trust for tribes
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Authorizes North Dakota to exchange state trust land parcels within tribal reservations for equivalent federal land in North Dakota, with exchanged reservation land able to be held in trust for tribes
Key points
- Require tribal trust acquisition
- Authorize trust land exchanges
- Allow grazing operations continuation
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-05-20 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relationsLand transfersNorth DakotaPublic Lands and Natural Resources