S. 2041 — Introduced in Senate

II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2041 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 25, 2014Mr. Crapo (for himself and Mr. Risch) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs A BILL To repeal the Act of May 31, 1918, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the May 31, 1918 Act Repeal Act. 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) 1918 Act The term 1918 Act means the Act of May 31, 1918 (40 Stat. 592, chapter 88). (2) Tribes The term Tribes means the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. 3. Repeal The 1918 Act is repealed. 4. Right of first refusal (a) In general The Tribes shall have the exclusive right of first refusal to purchase at fair market value any land— (1) set aside or set apart under the 1918 Act; and (2) offered for sale. (b) Acquired land held in trust The United States shall hold in trust for the benefit of the Tribes or a member of the Tribes, as applicable— (1) any land acquired by the Tribes or a member of the Tribes before the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) any land— (A) acquired by the Tribes or a member of the Tribes on or after the date of enactment of this Act; and (B) set aside or set apart under the 1918 Act. 5. Effect Nothing in this Act affects any valid right to any land set aside or set apart under the 1918 Act.