S.643 - 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. (119th Congress)
Summary
S.643 aims to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, specifically addressing the hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community. The bill seeks to clarify and update agreements between the Tribes and the State of Oregon regarding these rights. It also addresses judicial review related to a consent decree.
Expected Effects
The bill will likely result in updated agreements between the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community and the State of Oregon regarding hunting, fishing, trapping, and animal gathering rights. This could lead to more clearly defined rights and responsibilities for both parties. The bill also limits the scope of future agreements, ensuring they don't affect the rights of other tribes.
Potential Benefits
- Clarification of Tribal Rights: Provides a framework for updated agreements, potentially reducing conflicts.
- Self-Governance: Affirms the ability of the Confederated Tribes to negotiate agreements with the State of Oregon.
- Limited Impact on Other Tribes: Ensures that agreements do not negatively impact the rights of other tribes.
- Judicial Review: Allows for judicial review of the Consent Decree without regard to certain defenses.
- Flexibility: Allows for future amendments to agreements by mutual consent.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for Disputes: Negotiation of new agreements could lead to disagreements between the Tribes and the State of Oregon.
- Limited Federal Authority: The bill emphasizes the State of Oregon's authority in future agreements, potentially diminishing federal oversight.
- Uncertainty: The impact of judicial review on the Consent Decree is uncertain.
- Exclusion of other Tribes: While protecting other tribes, it doesn't include them in the negotiation process.
- Dependence on State Authority: The reliance on the State of Oregon's authority could create vulnerabilities if state policies change.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the US Constitution, particularly Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with Indian tribes. It also respects the sovereignty of both the tribal government and the state government, allowing them to enter into agreements. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any individual liberties or rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).