Posts - Bill - S 643 A bill 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.

senate 02/20/2025 - 119th Congress

We are introducing a bill to update the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, ensuring the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community maintain their rights to hunt, fish, trap, and gather animals. Our aim is to uphold existing agreements and allow for fair updates while respecting the Tribe's rights and sovereignty.

S 643 - A bill 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 02/20/2025

It's about time we empower tribal communities to protect their lands.

right-leaning 02/20/2025

Let's ensure this doesn’t infringe on states' rights and local hunting laws.

left-leaning 02/20/2025

Preserving indigenous rights is a step towards justice and reconciliation.

left-leaning 02/20/2025

Finally, some progress in recognizing the sovereignty of Native American tribes!

right-leaning 02/20/2025

Are we giving too much power to the tribes at the state's expense?

moderate 02/20/2025

Let's see if this balances tribal rights and state interests effectively.

moderate 02/20/2025

Cautious optimism—hope it’s a fair compromise between all parties involved.

right-leaning 02/20/2025

This could lead to a bureaucratic nightmare with all those amendments!

moderate 02/20/2025

As long as it respects existing agreements, it's worth considering.