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Crow Revenue Act
7/23/2025, 2:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 725
Bill 119 HR 725, also known as the "Crow Tribe Mineral Trust Act," aims to take certain mineral interests into trust for the benefit of the Crow Tribe of Montana. The bill seeks to address the historical injustices faced by the Crow Tribe in relation to their mineral rights and aims to provide economic opportunities and resources for the tribe.
The bill would allow the Secretary of the Interior to take certain mineral interests located within the boundaries of the Crow Reservation into trust for the Crow Tribe. This would give the tribe greater control over the development and management of these mineral resources, potentially leading to increased revenue and economic development for the tribe.
In addition to taking mineral interests into trust, the bill also includes provisions for the establishment of a Crow Tribe Mineral Trust Fund. This fund would be used to support the tribe's economic development initiatives, infrastructure projects, and other tribal priorities. Overall, the Crow Tribe Mineral Trust Act aims to empower the Crow Tribe by providing them with greater control over their mineral resources and creating opportunities for economic growth and self-sufficiency.
The bill would allow the Secretary of the Interior to take certain mineral interests located within the boundaries of the Crow Reservation into trust for the Crow Tribe. This would give the tribe greater control over the development and management of these mineral resources, potentially leading to increased revenue and economic development for the tribe.
In addition to taking mineral interests into trust, the bill also includes provisions for the establishment of a Crow Tribe Mineral Trust Fund. This fund would be used to support the tribe's economic development initiatives, infrastructure projects, and other tribal priorities. Overall, the Crow Tribe Mineral Trust Act aims to empower the Crow Tribe by providing them with greater control over their mineral resources and creating opportunities for economic growth and self-sufficiency.
Congressional Summary of HR 725
Crow Revenue Act
This bill addresses the exchange of mineral interests in Montana involving the federal government, the Crow Tribe of Montana, and a private party.
Specifically, the bill requires
- the Department of the Interior to accept the relinquishment of a specified federal coal lease associated with the Bull Mountains Mine near Roundup, Montana (the current operator of the mine is Signal Peak Energy);
- the Joe and Barbara Hope Mineral Trust (Hope Family Trust) to convey approximately 4,660 acres of subsurface mineral interests located within the boundaries of the Crow Indian Reservation in Big Horn County, Montana, to the tribe; and
- Interior to convey approximately 4,530 acres of subsurface mineral interests and 940 acres of surface interests located in Musselshell County, Montana, to the Hope Family Trust.
Prior to these conveyances, the tribe must notify Interior that the tribe and the Hope Family Trust have agreed on a revenue-sharing formula for the development of the mineral and surface interests in Musselshell County, Montana.
The mineral interests conveyed by the Hope Family Trust to the tribe shall be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the tribe, upon the tribe's request. These mineral interests shall not be subject to state or local taxation.
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Current Status of Bill HR 725
Bill HR 725 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2025. Bill HR 725 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2025. Bill HR 725's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 16. as of June 25, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 725
Total Number of Sponsors
10Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
10Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 725
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansPotential Impact Areas
- Federal-Indian relations
- Indian claims
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Land transfers
- Montana
- State and local taxation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 725
To take certain mineral interests into trust for the benefit of the Crow Tribe of Montana, and for other purposes.
To take certain mineral interests into trust for the benefit of the Crow Tribe of Montana, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 725
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