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The Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs approved the Shawnee Tribe's new leasing regulations under the HEARTH Act, allowing them to lease their lands for various purposes like business, educational, and cultural activities without needing further approval from the Secretary of the Interior. This approval aims to give tribes more control over their lands and help them develop their economies. The rules also state that state and local taxes cannot be applied to improvements or activities on these lands, although the Shawnee Tribe might levy their own taxes. The Federal Government continues to support the tribes in managing and monitoring these leases.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the Cahuilla Band of Indians' Leasing Ordinance under the HEARTH Act, allowing the Tribe to engage in business and residential leases without needing further approval from the BIA. This measure supports the Tribe's autonomy by enabling a more efficient process for handling leases while protecting Tribal sovereignty by preempting state and local taxation on the leased lands. The Federal government maintains a role in overseeing and approving the overall framework to ensure compliance with established regulations.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has announced that nearly 200 acres of land in Maverick County, Texas, have been officially added to the reservation for the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas. This decision was made by the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs under the authority given by the Secretary of the Interior. The land is specifically described using legal boundaries, and the addition does not change any existing rights or easements on the land, such as roads or utilities.