H.R.2252

North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act of 2026

Chamber Passed·5/20/26

North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act of 2025 authorizes land and mineral exchanges between the State of North Dakota and the federal government.

The North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act of 2025 facilitates the relinquishment and selection of land and minerals between the State of North Dakota and the federal government. The Act allows the State to relinquish certain land grant parcels in exchange for unappropriated federal land of equivalent value. The Secretary of the Interior must approve the State's selection within 180 days. The Act mandates inspections and hazardous materials certifications for land to be conveyed.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · May 20
Current
Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 5

10:00 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 20

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

May 19

House

Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

May 19

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3567-3570)