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25 U.S.C. 2209: Trusteeship title of United States for any Indian or Indian tribeText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 25-INDIANSCHAPTER 24-INDIAN LAND CONSOLIDATION
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§2209. Trusteeship title of United States for any Indian or Indian tribe

Title to any land acquired under this chapter by any Indian or Indian tribe shall be taken in trust by the United States for that Indian or Indian tribe.

( Pub. L. 97–459, title II, § 210 , Jan. 12, 1983 , 96 Stat. 2519 .)