HR 9915 United States House · 118th Congress

To permanently extend the first right of refusal for the purchase of Tribal assets, and for other purposes.

This bill permanently extends a requirement for members of the mixed-blood group to offer tribal assets to the tribe before selling, gifting, or transferring them. It directly affects mixed-blood group members who own interests in tribal assets and the tribe itself, which gains a first right of refusal. Key provisions include mandating that any transfer must first be offered to the tribe (with Secretary approval), requiring the Secretary to annually notify asset holders about this obligation, and making the offer requirement a permanent covenant tied to the land after federal supervision ends. The change replaces temporary language with a permanent rule, ensuring tribes retain priority access to these assets.
Tags: Tribal Nations
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Introduced Oct 4, 2024 Last action Oct 4, 2024
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