What does Preamble of Crow Revenue Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To take certain mineral interests into trust for the benefit of the Crow Tribe of Montana, and for other purposes,' aims to transfer specified mineral interests into trust for the Crow Tribe of Montana. The bill was introduced by Mr. Downing, with Mr. Zinke as a co-introducer.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Crow Revenue Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Crow Revenue Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Crow Revenue Act do?

This section defines several terms used within the Act. The 'Bull Mountains Lease' is defined as Bureau of Land Management Lease MTM-97988 dated June 1, 2012. The 'Bull Mountains Mineral Tracts' are subsurface interests located in Musselshell County, Montana, encompassing approximately 4,530 acres and specific sections. The 'Bull Mountains Surface Tracts' are surface interests located in Musselshell County, Montana, comprising approximately 940 acres and specific sections. The 'Hope Family Tracts' are mineral interests located within the Crow Reservation in Big Horn County, Montana, covering approximately 4,660 acres. The 'Hope Family Trust' is defined as the Joe and Barbara Hope Mineral Trust. The 'Lessee' refers to the lessee for the Bull Mountains Lease. ‘Musselshell Resources LLC’ is defined as the Musselshell Resources Limited Liability Company. The 'Musselshell Resources Tracts' are surface interests owned by Musselshell Resources LLC located in Musselshell County, Montana, encompassing approximately 959 acres. The 'Secretary' refers to the Secretary of the Interior. The 'State' refers to the State of Montana. The 'Tribe' refers to the Crow Tribe of Montana.

What does MINERAL RIGHTS TO BE TAKEN INTO TRUST. of Crow Revenue Act do?

This section outlines the transfer of mineral rights to the Tribe and the Hope Family Trust. Within 60 days of the Act's enactment, the Secretary shall accept the relinquishment of the Bull Mountains Lease if offered by the Lessee. The Hope Family Trust will convey mineral interests in the Hope Family Tracts to the Tribe. The Secretary will convey mineral interests in the Bull Mountains Mineral Tracts to the Hope Family Trust, subject to valid existing rights and the relinquishment of the Bull Mountains Lease. Upon request, the United States will hold the mineral interests conveyed to the Tribe in trust for their benefit. Mineral interests conveyed to the Tribe are exempt from state and political subdivision taxation. Before the conveyances, the Tribe must notify the Secretary of a revenue-sharing agreement between the Tribe and the Hope Family Trust. Pending the conveyances, the relevant tracts will be withdrawn from various forms of entry, appropriation, disposal, location, entry, patent, and operation under applicable laws.

What does UNLOCKING PUBLIC ACCESS. of Crow Revenue Act do?

This section requires Musselshell Resources LLC to convey surface interests in the Musselshell Resources Tracts to the United States within 60 days of the Act's enactment. The Secretary is required to convey surface interests in the Bull Mountains Surface Tracts to Musselshell Resources LLC, subject to valid existing rights. The transfers are to occur in a single transaction.

What does ELIGIBILITY FOR OTHER FEDERAL BENEFITS. of Crow Revenue Act do?

This section addresses eligibility for other federal benefits. It states that benefits provided to the Tribe under this Act will not reduce or deny any federal services, benefits, or programs. This protection applies to both the Tribe and its members. Eligibility for these federal services, benefits, or programs is based on the Tribe's status as a federally recognized Indian Tribe or a member's status as a member of the Tribe.

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Crow Revenue Act

Last updated: 1/12/2026 · Introduced: 1/24/2025

Author: Troy Downing (R-MT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill transfers specified mineral interests in Montana, including those associated with the Bull Mountains and Hope Family Tracts, into trust for the benefit of the Crow Tribe of Montana and the Joe and Barbara Hope Mineral Trust.
Musselshell Resources LLC is required to transfer surface interests to the United States and receive other surface interests, facilitating public access to the land.
The Crow Tribe and its members will maintain eligibility for existing federal services, benefits, and programs despite receiving benefits under this Act.

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