[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 164 (Tuesday, September 22, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H4651]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CELEBRATING THE EFFORTS OF THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY

  (Mr. O'HALLERAN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. O'HALLERAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak in support of my 
Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act, which passed the House of 
Representatives by voice vote yesterday.
  I would like to thank Chairman Grijalva and Ranking Member Bishop for 
moving this bill through regular order. My bill is a commonsense fix 
that will bring the Blackwater Trading Post, which the Gila River 
Indian Community owns, into trust status. The Blackwater Trading Post 
is a culturally and historically significant place.
  As Members of Congress, we are able to restore Tribal homelands. I am 
honored that we did so yesterday. During these difficult times, I am 
glad that we are able to advance legislation that serves our 
constituents.
  I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for helping me move 
this initiative across the finish line. The Gila River Indian Community 
has worked hard to acquire this land, and passing this bill today is a 
celebration of their effort.

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