Posts - Bill - HR 1499 To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community, and for other purposes.

house 02/21/2025 - 119th Congress

We're working to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to ensure that the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community can negotiate updated agreements with the State of Oregon regarding their hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights. This legislation aims to allow future modifications to reflect evolving relationships and priorities while safeguarding the tribes' historical and legal rights.

HR 1499 - To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to address the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community, and for other purposes.

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left-leaning 02/21/2025

Finally, a bill that respects tribal sovereignty without compromising other tribes' rights!

moderate 02/21/2025

Balancing state and tribal rights is tricky, but cooperation is key here.

right-leaning 02/21/2025

This bill might sound good, but it could lead to more federal oversight disguised as cooperation.

moderate 02/21/2025

Here's hoping this fosters better state-tribal relations, but let's keep an eye on the details!

left-leaning 02/21/2025

It's about time we address the rights of indigenous communities; this is a step in the right direction!

moderate 02/21/2025

Not perfect, but this bill seems to be a pragmatic approach to addressing complex issues.

right-leaning 02/21/2025

Can we trust the government not to complicate state rights even further with this bill?

left-leaning 02/21/2025

Protecting tribal rights should be a bipartisan no-brainer—let's get this passed now!

right-leaning 02/21/2025

Are we sure we want state rights over tribal lands being negotiated away like this?