[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 9, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1049]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HOH INDIAN TRIBE SAFE HOMELANDS ACT

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                               speech of

                         HON. LAURA RICHARDSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 2010

  Ms. RICHARDSON. Madam Speaker, as a member of the Native American 
Caucus, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1061, the Hoh Indian 
Tribe Safe Homelands Act, which declares that certain federal land in 
the state of Washington is held in trust by the United States for the 
benefit of the Hoh Indian Tribe.
  I would like to thank Speaker Pelosi for her leadership in bringing 
this important bill to the floor. I would also like to thank my 
colleague Congressman Norm Dicks, the author of this legislation, who 
worked so hard to help this tribe solve the serious land and water 
problems they face.
  Madam Speaker, the Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act directs the 
Secretary of the Interior, on conveyance of certain nonfederal land 
owned by the Tribe to the Secretary, to take such land into trust for 
the Tribe. This bill prohibits the placement of commercial, 
residential, or industrial buildings or other structures, any actions 
that would adversely affect the natural environment, or logging and 
hunting activities. H.R. 1061 also directs the Secretary and the Tribe 
to make cooperative agreements for mutual emergency fire aid and to 
provide opportunities for the public to learn more about the Tribe's 
culture and traditions.
  As a long time friend and supporter of the Native American community, 
I am so pleased to champion a bill such as H.R. 1061, which will help 
the Hoh tribe grow and prosper on lands that are safe for their 
children and elders.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting H.R. 
1061.

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