Emily Randall

This bill would let the Puyallup Tribe of Indians take money out of a special fund set up for them. Right now, the law isn't clear if they can. This change would give the Tribe clearer control over their funds and ensure they can work with the government on future laws.

This bill would limit where immigration officers can take enforcement actions, like arrests or questioning, especially near places where people get help during emergencies. It would generally stop most actions within 1,000 feet of these sites, unless there's an immediate danger. This aims to ensure that individuals can seek aid at emergency sites without fear of immigration enforcement, except in immediate danger situations.

This bill would turn a 2017 Presidential memo about making national parks and public lands more diverse and welcoming into a law. This means government agencies would have to follow these rules. The goal is to help more people visit and enjoy these areas.

Indian Tribes currently face many separate processes to get federal funding for environmental impacts and natural disasters. This bill would let them combine money from different federal programs into one overall plan. This would cut down on paperwork, speed up approvals, and give Tribes more control over how they protect their lands and ways of life.

Military families would get more complete information and help when they are told to move to a new base. This bill would make the Department of Defense give full details on housing, schools, and family services at least 45 days before a move. This would help make moves easier for service members and their children.

Summary pending...

This bill would transfer about 72 acres of land in Washington State from the Forest Service to the Department of the Interior. This land would then be held in trust for the Quinault Indian Nation, making it part of their reservation. However, the land could not be used for gambling.

This bill would transfer about 1,082 acres of federal land in Washington State to be held in trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. This land would become part of the Tribe's reservation, held for their benefit. However, this land could not be used for gambling purposes.

Summary pending...