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S. 2066 (96th)

A bill to convey Federal land located in Colorado to the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and to pay an amount to such tribe for economic development.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

30 November 1979

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Status

Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H. R. 5036 as passed Senate for similar provisions).

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24 March 2026

Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey a specified parcel of land in Colorado, including all mineral interests in such land, to the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. Stipulates that such land shall not be considered Indian country for any purpose and shall be subject to State and local governmental jurisdiction and taxation. Directs the Secretary to pay to such tribe, for economic development of their lands, a specified sum authorized to be appropriated for such purpose. Declares that the enactment of this Act shall fully satisfy all claims against the United States by such tribe relating to the dispute over land ownership of lands located in New Mexico.

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