What authority does the Secretary have to approve or disapprove compacts and amendments?

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The Secretary has the authority to approve a compact or amendment “entered into” by a Tribe and a State under IGRA. See § 293.15 for the Secretary's authority to disapprove compacts or amendments.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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