# What This Bill Does

This bill makes a specific change to how the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde can use land they receive as part of a settlement. The main issue is about gambling operations. Right now, when Native American tribes receive land through legal settlements, they generally have the right to operate casinos and other gaming activities on that land under federal Indian gaming law. This bill would change that rule for the Grand Ronde Tribes by saying that any land they get through a settlement cannot be used for casinos or gambling operations of any kind.

The bill specifically focuses on 84 acres known as the Thompson Strip, which appears to be the land at the center of this dispute. By restricting gaming on settlement lands, the bill essentially prevents the tribe from using this particular property to generate revenue through a casino, even though other tribes have that right. This is a significant limitation because gaming operations are often a major source of income for tribes, helping fund schools, healthcare, and other community services.

The bill also includes a protective clause stating that nothing in this law should be interpreted as taking away any other rights that the Grand Ronde Tribes have under treaties with the federal government. This means the tribes would still retain their other legal rights and protections, but specifically cannot use the settlement land for gambling purposes. For people in Oregon and those interested in Native American affairs, this represents a restriction on tribal sovereignty and economic development opportunities for this particular tribe.

To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, and for other purposes.

Schrader, Kurt

 <p>This bill revises the land claims of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. In particular, the bill specifies that only the tribe's claims to the 84 acres of land known as the Thompson Strip, rather than the tribe's claims to any lands within Oregon, are extinguished.</p> <p>Additionally, the bill prohibits gaming on any real property obtained by the tribe as part of a land claim settlement approved by the United States. </p>