text: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
  
      This Act may be cited as the ``Off-Reservation Land Acquisition 
  Guidance Act''.
  
  SEC. 2. OFF-RESERVATION LAND ACQUISITION GUIDANCE.
  
      (a) Definition of Off-Reservation Land.--In this Act, the term 
  ``off-reservation land'' means land that is--
              (1) located outside of, and noncontiguous to, the 
          reservation of an Indian tribe;
              (2) likely to qualify for, result in, or be associated with 
          the development of an Indian gaming facility; and
              (3) located beyond a reasonable commuting distance from the 
          reservation of that Indian tribe.
      (b) Procedure.--Before determining whether to take off-reservation 
  land into trust for the benefit of an Indian tribe under section 5 of 
  the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 465) (commonly known as the 
  ``Indian Reorganization Act''), the Secretary shall evaluate--
              (1) the anticipated benefits to the Indian tribe associated 
          with taking the off-reservation land into trust; and
              (2) any concerns raised by applicable State and local 
          governments relating to the acquisition of the off-reservation 
          land.
      (c) Evaluation.--
              (1) Benefit to tribe.--In evaluating the anticipated 
          benefits to the Indian tribe of taking a parcel of off-
          reservation land into trust, the Secretary shall prepare a 
          report that includes an assessment of--
                      (A) the impacts of taking the applicable off-
                  reservation land into trust on the on-reservation 
                  unemployment rate;
                      (B) the impacts of taking the applicable off-
                  reservation land into trust on reservation life and 
                  tribal membership if the members, dependents, and 
                  descendants of the Indian tribe relocate to the off-
                  reservation land or adjacent communities;
                      (C) the specific on-reservation benefits of taking 
                  the off-reservation land into trust, including an 
                  assessment of whether on-reservation jobs will be 
                  created and, if so, the quantity of jobs expected to be 
                  created; and
                      (D) whether the tribal government can efficiently 
                  exercise the governmental and regulatory 
                  responsibilities of the tribal government if a gaming 
                  facility is constructed on the off-reservation land.
              (2) State and local concerns.--In evaluating any concerns 
          raised by applicable State and local governments relating to 
          taking a parcel of off-reservation land into trust, the 
          Secretary shall prepare a report that includes an assessment 
          of--
                      (A) whether the transfer of jurisdiction to the 
                  Indian tribe over the parcel is likely to disrupt 
                  established local governmental operations;
                      (B) potential impacts on real property taxes and 
                  special assessments on adjacent land and property, 
                  including any impact on State and local governments 
                  resulting from the exemption of the parcel from the 
                  taxation;
                      (C) whether the Indian tribe has submitted 
                  intergovernmental agreements necessary to address State 
                  and local government concerns, including agreements 
                  regarding law enforcement jurisdiction on the parcel;
                      (D) the compatibility of the anticipated use of the 
                  land with the zoning and land use requirements of the 
                  applicable State and local governments;
                      (E) traffic, noise, and other negative effects on 
                  development associated with, or generated by, the 
                  anticipated use of the land, including any impact on 
                  local water resources and water and wastewater 
                  infrastructure; and
                      (F) any potential incompatible use between the 
                  anticipated use of the land and adjacent or contiguous 
                  land zoned or used for--
                              (i) national parks;
                              (ii) national monuments;
                              (iii) conservation areas;
                              (iv) national fish and wildlife refuges;
                              (v) daycare centers;
                              (vi) schools;
                              (vii) churches; or
                              (viii) residential developments.
      (d) Submission From Indian Tribe.--The Indian tribe requesting off-
  reservation land to be taken into trust under section 5 of the Act of 
  June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 465) (commonly known as the ``Indian 
  Reorganization Act'') shall disclose and submit to the Secretary--
              (1) any plan, contract, agreement, or other information 
          relating to the use, or intended use, of the off-reservation 
          land by the Indian tribe, along with written documentation of 
          the plan, contract, or agreement;
              (2) a request for a written opinion from the Office of 
          Indian Gaming that the off-reservation land is eligible for 
          gaming; and
              (3) any other information the Secretary requires in 
          determining whether to take the off-reservation land into trust 
          for the benefit of the Indian tribe.
      (e) Applicability.--The Secretary shall not take the applicable 
  off-reservation land into trust under section 5 of the Act of June 18, 
  1934 (25 U.S.C. 45) (commonly known as the ``Indian Reorganization 
  Act''), unless the Secretary determines that--
              (1) the Indian tribe has adequately addressed the concerns 
          identified in the written assessments under subsection (c)(2);
              (2) the Indian tribe has provided the information required 
          under subsection (d); and
              (3) the proposed use of the land by the Indian tribe is 
          compatible with State and local requirements for planning and 
          zoning and public health and safety.
  
  SEC. 3. STAY OF DECISIONMAKING.
  
      (a) In General.--Unless explicitly required by an Act of Congress, 
  the Secretary shall not approve any application for taking off-
  reservation land into trust that is pending on the date of enactment of 
  this Act until the date on which the Secretary promulgates regulations 
  to carry out this Act.
      (b) Future Effect.--All applications for taking off-reservation 
  land into trust that are pending on the date of enactment of this Act 
  shall be subject to the provisions of the regulations described in 
  subsection (a).
target: Off-Reservation Land Acquisition Guidance Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to consider anticipated tribal benefits and applicable state and local government concerns before taking off-reservation land into trust for Indian tribes.
  
  Defines "off-reservation land" as land that is beyond a reasonable commuting distance from the applicable tribe's reservation and likely to be used for gaming.
  
  Requires an Indian tribe requesting that such land be taken into trust for the tribe to disclose and submit to the Secretary: (1) any plan, contract, agreement, or other information relating to the use, or intended use, of such land by the tribe; (2) a request for a written opinion from the Office of Indian Gaming that the land is eligible for gaming; and (3) any other information the Secretary requires in rendering a decision.
  
  Requires a tribe's proposed use of the land to be compatible with state and local planning and zoning, and public health and safety requirements.
  
  Directs the Secretary to promulgate regulations to carry out this Act before approving any application to take off-reservation land into trust for Indian tribes.
feat_title: A bill to clarify the responsibilities of the Secretary of the Interior in making a determination whether to take off-reservation land into trust for gaming purposes.