Changes in the boundaries of reservations created by Executive order, proclamation, or otherwise for the use and occupation of Indians shall not be made except by Act of Congress.
Mar. 3, 1927, ch. 299, § 444 Stat. 1347Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, § 704(a)90 Stat. 2792(, ; , , .)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 94–5791976— struck out proviso relating to nonapplicability of provisions to temporary withdrawals by Secretary of the Interior.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1976 Amendment
Pub. L. 94–579, title VII, § 704(a)90 Stat. 2792, , , provided that the amendment made by that section is effective on and after .
Savings Provision
Pub. L. 94–579section 1701 of Title 43Amendment by not to be construed as terminating any valid lease, permit, patent, etc., existing on , see Savings Provision note set out under , Public Lands.