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107-hr-5752 107 hr 5752 To provide for the use or distribution of the funds awarded to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe in Minnesota Chippewa Tribe v. United States, Docket Nos. 19 and 188, United States Court of Federal Claims. Native Americans 2002-11-14 2002-11-14 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] MN D O000006 0 Requires the Secretary of the Interior to distribute the funds awarded to specified constituent bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe in Minnesota Chippewa Tribe v. United States, together with all interest and investment income accrued on deposit in trust account JA1041696.Requires that 20 percent of such funds be set aside for social and economic development, education, reservation infrastructure needs, and other governmental purposes. 2025-01-02T16:53:55Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5752
107-hr-5620 107 hr 5620 For the relief of the Pottawatomi Nation in Canada for settlement of certain claims against the United States. Native Americans 2002-10-10 2002-10-10 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-9] MI D K000172 0 Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a specified sum to the Pottawatomi Nation in Canada in settlement and full satisfaction of certain claims.Excludes such payment from the provisions of the Indian Tribal Judgment Funds Use or Distribution Act. 2025-01-02T16:53:41Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5620
107-hr-5639 107 hr 5639 Texas Band of Kickapoo Act Amendments Native Americans 2002-10-10 2002-11-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. House Rep. Watkins, Wes [R-OK-3] OK R W000194 0 Texas Band of Kickapoo Act Amendments - Amends the Texas Band of Kickapoo Act to require the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma and the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas (Tribes) to each update the membership roll of its members. Requires the Tribes to compile a list of their tribal members who permanently reside, but were not born in, the United States and are not otherwise citizens or nationals of the United States.Amends the Immigration and Naturalization Act to declare that a person who is of Kickapoo descent, a member of either of the Tribes, was born outside of, but permanently resides in the United States, and is not otherwise a citizen or national of the United States, may apply to the Attorney General for a United States certificate of citizenship. Authorizes the Attorney General to issue a certificate of citizenship to such individuals.Amends the Texas Band of Kickapoo Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to allow the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma to relinquish its claim to beneficial title to the Kickapoo Reservation in Maverick County, Texas. Requires the Secretary, at the request of the Tribe, to accept such land as replacement land and take that land into trust for the benefit of the Kickapoo Tribe if there are no adverse legal claims on the land.Extends the eligibility of individuals for Federal Indian programs and services from the Texas Band of Kickapoo Indians to both Kickapoo Tribes. 2025-08-19T17:29:39Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5639
107-hr-5561 107 hr 5561 To provide for and approve settlement of certain land claims of the Wyandotte Nation, and for other purposes. Native Americans 2002-10-07 2002-11-15 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2081) House Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3] KS D M001140 1 Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take specified Settlement Lands into trust for the benefit of the Wyandotte Nation as part of the settlement of claims in a certain lawsuit of the Wyandotte Nation against the United Government of Kansas City and Wyandotte County, Kansas, if there are no adverse legal claims on the Settlement Lands. Declares this action a mandatory trust acquisition.Declares transfers of land or natural resources within the Settlement Lands made before the enactment of this Act to be valid. Extinguishes any aboriginal title held by any Indian, Indian nation, or tribe or band of Indians on Settlement Lands. Conditions the transfer of the Settlement Lands to the Secretary in trust as part of this claims settlement upon the Secretary's receipt of a duly enacted resolution of the elected tribal council or business committee of the Wyandotte Nation agreeing to the extinguishment of all claims against the United States, the Unified Government, or any person or entity.Declares that if the State of Kansas and the Wyandotte Nation have not entered into a tribal-State compact under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act within 90 days, the Secretary shall prescribe gaming procedures on the Settlement Lands. 2025-01-02T16:53:41Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5561
107-s-3066 107 s 3066 Indian Technical Corrections Act Native Americans 2002-10-07 2002-10-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10047-10050) Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 0 Indian Technical Corrections Act - Amends Federal law regarding the lease, sale, or surrender of allotted or unallotted Indian lands to: (1) declare that leases of restricted lands for less than seven years do not require approval of the Secretary of the Interior; and (2) authorize the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation to lease the Northern Border Pipeline Company tribally-owned land on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation for interstate gas pipelines.Amends the Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act of 1974 to require the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation to study and report on the effects of the relocation program.Authorizes specified Indian Health Service demonstration projects, including ones related to fetal alcohol syndrome, illegal narcotics traffic, and certain rural health facilities.Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize the Eagle Butte Service Unit of the Indian Health Service to carry out a program to increase salaries and grant bonuses to health care professionals.Requires the Secretary of the Interior to terminate the outstanding balances on expert assistance loans made to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Seminole Tribe of Oklahoma.Declares that specified Indian lands be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of Indian tribes.Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to convey specified cemetery articles to corporations that have received title.Authorizes the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer real property that is not held in trust by the United States.Tribal Governments and Forest Service Collaboration Act of 2002 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide financial, technical, educational, and related forestry and resource management assistance to specified Indian tribes.Places all right, title, and interest of the United States in specified lands to be held by the United States in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico. 2025-08-19T17:32:22Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/3066
107-s-3059 107 s 3059 Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2002 Native Americans 2002-10-04 2002-10-15 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 708. Senate Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] MT D B000243 0 Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2002.Requires that amounts distributed to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation under Indian Tribal Judgement Funds Use or Distribution Act (and including funds from the Fort Peck Reservation, et al. v. The United States of America, Docket No. 773-87) be made available for tribal health, education, housing and social services programs including programs: (1) education and youth; (2) improvement of facilities and housing; (3) equipment for public utilities; (4) medical assistance or dental, optical or convalescent equipment; and (5) senior citizen and community services.Prohibits the per capita distribution of such share to any member of the tribe. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/3059
107-hr-5459 107 hr 5459 To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community. Native Americans 2002-09-25 2002-09-25 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] MI D B000619 1 Directs the Secretary of the Interior to take specified land into trust for the benefit of the Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan (the "Community"), with such land becoming part of the reservation of the Community. States that the Secretary's action shall be considered part of the settlement and extinguishment of the Charlotte Beach land claims of the Community, in accordance with the agreement reached between the Community and the Governor of Michigan on August 23, 2002. Classifies the land taken into trust as land obtained in a settlement of a land claim under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.Approves the Charlotte Beach land claim settlement on behalf of the United States, and incorporates the terms of the settlement into this Act. 2025-01-02T16:53:10Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5459
107-s-2989 107 s 2989 A bill to protect certain lands held in fee by the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians from condemnation until a final decision is made by the Secretary of the Interior regarding a pending fee to trust application for that land. Native Americans 2002-09-23 2002-10-04 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 636. Senate Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] CA D B000711 0 Prohibits transferring or otherwise making available for condemnation specified land located in Riverside County, California, that is held in fee by the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians until: (1) the Secretary of the Interior renders a final decision on the pending fee to trust application concerning such land; and (2) final decisions have been rendered regarding all appeals relating to that application decision; or (3) such fee to trust application is withdrawn.Declares that nothing in this Act designates any of the land held in fee or any interest in such land as an Indian reservation, Indian country, Indian land, or reservation land for any purpose under any Federal law. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2989
107-s-2986 107 s 2986 Bay Mills Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act Native Americans 2002-09-20 2002-11-19 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11380-11381) Senate Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] MI D S000770 0 Bay Mills Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to take specified land into trust for the benefit of the Bay Mills Indian Community of Michigan (the "Community") , with such land becoming part of the reservation of the Community. States that the Secretary's action shall be considered part of the settlement and extinguishment of the Charlotte Beach land claims of the Community, in accordance with the agreement reached between the Community and the Governor of Michigan on August 23, 2002. Classifies the land taken into trust as land obtained in a settlement of a land claim under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.Approves the Charlotte Beach land claim settlement on behalf of the United States, and incorporates the terms of the settlement into this Act. 2025-08-19T17:28:00Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2986
107-s-2971 107 s 2971 Tribal Transportation Program Improvement Act of 2002 Native Americans 2002-09-19 2002-09-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8929-8930) Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 0 Tribal Transportation Program Improvement Act of 2002 - Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to authorize appropriations for Indian reservation roads under the Federal Lands Highways Program through FY 2009.Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from distributing, for years after FY 2003, any amount of obligation authority made available for Indian reservation road bridges and roads.Authorizes appropriations to carry out the planning, design, engineering, construction, and inspection of certain projects concerning deficient Indian reservation road bridges through FY 2009.Raises from two percent to four percent the ceiling for the amount of funds made available for Indian reservation roads for each fiscal year that may be allocated to Indian tribal governments applying for transportation planning pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue grants to Indian tribes to establish rural transit programs on reservations or other land under the jurisdiction of the tribes. Authorizes appropriations.Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the maintenance of roads on Indian reservations is a responsibility of the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and (2) Congress should annually provide to the Bureau such funding as is necessary to carry out all maintenance of roads on Indian reservations. 2025-08-19T17:30:00Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2971
107-s-2974 107 s 2974 A bill to provide that land which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida but which is not held in trust by the United States for the Tribe may be mortgaged, leased, or transferred by the Tribe without further approval by the United States. Native Americans 2002-09-19 2002-09-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. Senate Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] FL D G000352 1 Allows the Seminole Tribe of Florida to mortgage, lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer, without further U.S. approval, all or any part of its interest in any real property held by the Tribe on September 1, 2002, that is not held in trust by the United States. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2974
107-s-2921 107 s 2921 Native American Contracting and Federal Lands Management Demonstration Project Act Native Americans 2002-09-10 2002-09-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8462-8463) Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 1 Native American Contracting and Federal Lands Management Demonstration Project Act - Amends the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Native American Federal Lands Management Demonstration Project.Requires the project to contract with at least 12 Indian tribes or tribal organizations to perform archeological, anthropological and cultural surveys and analyses, and activities related to the identification, maintenance, or protection of lands considered to have religious, ceremonial or cultural significance to Indian tribes.Sets forth criteria for participation, including demonstrated financial and management stability and capability and significant use of or dependency upon the relevant conservation system unit or other public land unit for which programs, functions, services, and activities are requested to be placed under contract.Makes funding available for planning grants.Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to direct the Secretary to contract with an applying Indian tribe for the provision of certain services or deliverables that would otherwise be procured from the private sector and for which the tribe to be benefitted by such services or deliverables has not exercised its right to contract. 2025-08-19T17:28:06Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2921
107-hr-5345 107 hr 5345 To establish a moratorium on approval by the Secretary of the Interior of relinquishment of a lease of certain tribal lands in California. Native Americans 2002-09-09 2002-09-09 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52] CA R H000981 0 Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior, prior to January 1, 2005, from approving the relinquishment of any lease entered into for the establishment of a health care facility for the members of seven Indian tribes or bands in San Diego County, California, unless such lease's relinquishment has been approved by tribal resolution by each of the tribes or bands. 2025-01-02T16:52:58Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5345
107-s-2893 107 s 2893 A bill to provide that certain Bureau of Land Management land shall be held in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso in the State of New Mexico. Native Americans 2002-08-01 2002-10-08 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 665. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 1 (Sec. 2) Declares the right, title, and interest of the United States in certain tracts of land in Rio Arriba County and in Rio Arriba and Santa Fe Counties, New Mexico, to be held in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, respectively (including mineral rights).(Sec. 4) Directs the Office of Cadastral Survey to conduct a survey of the boundary lines between the properties.(Sec. 5) Declares the lands held in trust to be part of the Santa Clara Indian Reservation and the San Ildefonso Indian Reservation and directs that they be administered in accordance with any law (including regulations) or court order generally applicable to property held by the U.S. Government in trust for Indian tribes. Subjects the trust lands and other lands in the Santa Clara Pueblo Grant and the San Ildefonso Pueblo Grant that are held by the respective tribes or subsequently acquired by them to the Pueblo Lands Act of 1924.Requires trust lands to be used only for traditional or customary uses or stewardship conservation. Prohibits trust lands from being used for any new commercial developments beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.(Sec. 6) Prohibits this Act from being construed to: (1) affect any person's (other than the United States') existing right-of-way, lease, permit, mining claim, grazing permit, water right, or other right or interest in or to the trust lands; (2) affect any existing right or claim of either Pueblo to any lands or interest in lands based upon Aboriginal or Indian title; or (3) constitute the reservation of water or water rights in the trust lands or any change in status of water rights of either Pueblo. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2893
107-hr-5237 107 hr 5237 To declare that the United States holds certain public domain lands in trust for the Pueblos of San Ildefonso and Santa Clara. Native Americans 2002-07-25 2002-07-25 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Udall, Tom [D-NM-3] NM D U000039 0 Declares the right, title, and interest of the United States in certain tracts of land in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, to be held in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, respectively (including mineral rights). Directs the Office of Cadastral Survey to conduct a survey of the boundary lines between the properties.Recognizes any person's (other than the United States') existing right-of-way, lease, permit, mining claim, grazing permit, water right, or other right or interest in the trust lands. Prohibits any existing right or claim of either Pueblo to any lands or interest in lands based upon Aboriginal or Indian title from being affected by this Act.Subjects the trust lands to the Pueblo Lands Act of 1924.Requires trust lands to be used only for traditional or customary uses or stewardship conservation.Prohibits this Act from being construed to constitute the reservation of water or water rights in the trust lands or any change in status of water rights of either Pueblo. 2025-01-02T16:52:58Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5237
107-s-2799 107 s 2799 Gila River Indian Community Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2002 Native Americans 2002-07-25 2002-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 0 Gila River Indian Community Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2002 - Title I: Gila River Judgment Fund Distribution - (Sec. 101) Requires the per capita distribution of funds paid in settlement of claims made in Docket Nos. 236-C and 236-D, Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community v. United States, to enrolled members of the Gila River Indian Community (Arizona).Requires the Community to prepare a payment role according to specified criteria. Defines eligible and ineligible recipients.Requires the Gila River Indian Community to provide to the Secretary of the Interior: (1) a notice that indicates the total number of eligible recipients; and (2) enrollment information necessary to allow the Secretary to establish estate accounts for deceased recipients and Individual Indian Money accounts for legally incompetent individuals and minors.Directs the Secretary to disburse funds within 30 days after Community approval of the payment roll. Makes special provision for deceased or legally incompetent individuals and minors.Permits payments of eligible individuals not on the roll out of residual funds and Community-owned funds, as specified.Requires that any judgment funds remaining after distribution, any share remaining unclaimed for six years, or any unpayable share be deposited in the general fund of the Community.Title II: Conditions Relating To Community Judgment Fund Plans - (Sec. 201) Directs the Community to modify the judgment funds distribution plans in Docket No. 228 of the U.S. Claims Court and Docket No. 236-N of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to require the Secretary to: (1) hold the per capital shares of minors in trust until they attain age 18; (2) not disburse judgment funds or interest earned until a minor attains age 18; and (3) distribute to the Community and deposit in its general fund, upon Community request, any residual principal and interest funds remaining after the Community has declared the per capita payments have been completed.Title III: Expert Assistance Loans - (Sec. 301) Cancels the ba… 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2799
107-hr-5177 107 hr 5177 To provide for the use and distribution of the funds awarded to the Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community under United States Court of Federal claims Docket Nos. 236-C, 236-D, 236-N, and 228, and for other purposes. Native Americans 2002-07-22 2002-07-22 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-6] AZ R H000413 0 Gila River Indian Community Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2002 - Requires the per capita distribution of funds paid in settlement of claims made in Docket Nos. 236-C and 236-D, Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community V. Unite States, to enrolled members of the Gila River Indian Community.Requires the Community to prepare a payment role according to specified criteria.Directs the Secretary of the Interior to disburse funds within 30 days after Community approval of the payment roll. Makes special provision for deceased or legally incompetent individuals and minors.Permits payments of eligible individuals not on the roll out of residual funds and Community-owned funds, as specified.Revises the treatment of minors' per capita shares and final disbursement of judgment funds awarded in Dockets 228 and 236-N.Waives repayment of expert assistance loans to the Gila River Indian Community, the Oglala Sioux Tribe, and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, as specified. 2025-01-02T16:52:47Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5177
107-hr-5163 107 hr 5163 Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2002 Native Americans 2002-07-18 2002-07-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power. House Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-6] AZ R H000413 2 Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2002 - Ratifies the Settlement Agreement concerning Zuni Indian Tribe water rights claims in the Little Colorado River basin, Arizona.Includes the provision of assistance for acquiring surface water rights, the use of groundwater, and wetland restoration. Names the Tribe, the State of Arizona and specified state agencies, specified neighboring non-Indian communities, and specified water and power companies as parties to the agreement.Directs the Secretary of the Interior to execute the Settlement Agreement and subsequent, mutually agreed upon amendments.Establishes and authorizes appropriations to the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Development Fund to be allocated among specified activities, including the acquisition of water rights and restoration at the Zuni Heaven Reservation. Includes funds paid to the Tribe as required by the Settlement Agreement. Conditions Zuni expenditures from such Fund upon the approval of a tribal management plan and an expenditure plan.Directs the Secretary to take title to specified lands in trust for the benefit of the Tribe, including lands to become part of the Reservation. Sets forth the status of such lands with regard to Federal and State water rights and ad valorem taxes.Extinguishes all claims for water rights in Zuni lands. 2025-08-19T17:30:47Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5163
107-s-2743 107 s 2743 Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2002 Native Americans 2002-07-17 2002-10-08 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 638. Senate Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] AZ R K000352 1 Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2002 - (Sec. 4) Ratifies the Settlement Agreement concerning Zuni Indian Tribe water rights claims in the Little Colorado River basin, Arizona. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) FY 2004 for acquisition of water rights and associated lands, and other activities by the Zuni Tribe to facilitate enforceability of the Settlement Agreement; and (2) FY 2004 through 2006 for actions necessary to restore, rehabilitate, and maintain the Zuni Heaven Reservation, including the Sacred Lake, wetlands, and riparian areas.Ratifies specified agreements between the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Tucson Electric Power Company, the Arizona State Land Department, the Zuni tribe and the United States.(Sec. 5) Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take legal title of specified lands in the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian into trust for the benefit of the Zuni tribe. Declares that these lands shall not have Federal reserved rights to surface water or groundwater. Requires the Zuni Tribe to make payments in lieu of all current State, county, and local ad valorem taxes that would otherwise apply if those lands were not held in trust.Prohibits the United States, except in certain instances, from removing jurisdiction to Federal courts for disputes over intergovernmental agreements entered into under these trust land agreements.(Sec. 6) Establishes and authorizes appropriations to the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Development Fund, to be allocated among specified activities, including the acquisition of water rights and restoration of the Zuni Heaven Reservation. Requires deposit in it of any funds paid to the Tribe as required by the Settlement Agreement. Conditions Zuni expenditures from such Fund upon the Secretary's approval of a tribal management plan and an expenditure plan.Prohibits any per capita distribution from the Fund to members of the Zuni Tribe.(Sec. 7) Extinguishes all claims for water rights in Zuni lands.Declares that nothing in t… 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2743
107-hr-5108 107 hr 5108 To authorize leases for terms not to exceed 99 years on lands held in trust for the Yurok Tribe and the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians. Native Americans 2002-07-11 2002-09-24 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 421. House Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-1] CA D T000460 0 Authorizes the leasing of lands held in trust for the Yurok Tribe and lands held in trust for the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians of the Hopland Rancheria, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, for public, religious, educational, residential, or business purposes for terms not exceeding 99 years. 2025-04-07T13:39:46Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5108
107-s-2711 107 s 2711 Native American Omnibus Act of 2002 Native Americans 2002-07-09 2002-11-22 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 1 Native American Omnibus Act of 2002 - Title I: Land Settlement Provisions - Subtitle A: T'uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act - (Sec. 1104) Recognizes and protects in perpetuity the Pueblo of Sandia's rights and interests in the T'uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area (Area), including: (1) free and unrestricted access for traditional and cultural uses (except as they conflict with the Wilderness Act and Federal wildlife protection laws); (2) perpetual preservation of the Wilderness and National Forest character of the Area; (3) rights in management (such as right to consent or withhold consent to new uses, consultation regarding modified uses, management and preservation of the Area, and dispute resolution procedures); and (4) exclusive authority to administer access to the Area for traditional and cultural uses by members of the Pueblo and other Indian tribes.Requires the United States to compensate the Pueblo as if it held fee title interest in the affected portion if Congress: (1) diminishes the Wilderness and National Forest designation of the Area by authorizing a prohibited use in all or any portion of it; or (2) permanently denies the Pueblo access for any traditional and cultural uses in all or any portion of the Area.(Sec. 1105) Limits the Pueblo's rights and interest in the Area to exclude: (1) any right to sell, grant, lease, convey, encumber or exchange lands in the Area; (2) exemption from applicable Federal wildlife protection laws; (3) the right to engage in certain prohibited uses; and (4) the right to exclude persons or governmental entities.Excludes from prosecution for Federal wildlife offenses any members of the Pueblo and other federally recognized Indian tribes who exercise traditional and cultural use rights.(Sec. 1106) Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service (Secretary), to consult with the Pueblo in its governmental capacity at least twice a year, unless otherwise mutually agreed, concerning protection, preservation, and management of the… 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2711
107-s-2694 107 s 2694 Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2002 Native Americans 2002-06-27 2002-10-09 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-921. Senate Sen. Allen, George [R-VA] VA R A000121 1 Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2002- Extends Federal recognition to: (1) the Chickahominy Indian Tribe of Virginia; (2) the Chickahominy Indian Tribe - Eastern Division of Virginia; (3) the Upper Mattaponi Tribe of Virginia; (4) the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., of Virginia; (5) the Monacan Tribe of Virginia; and (6) the Nansemond Tribe of Virginia.Sets forth the service areas of the various Tribes and requirements for the Tribes with respect to submission of a membership roll, adoption of a constitution, and election of officials.Requires the Secretary of the Interior, upon certain land transfers, to take specified lands into trust for the various Tribes' benefit. 2025-08-19T17:29:47Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2694
107-hr-5000 107 hr 5000 Cocopah Lands Act Native Americans 2002-06-21 2002-06-21 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-2] AZ D P000099 0 Cocopah Lands Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take certain land in Yuma County, Arizona, in trust for the benefit of the Tribe if the Cocopah Tribe of Arizona transfers title to such land to the Secretary. Prohibits gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. 2025-08-19T17:29:01Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5000
107-hr-4859 107 hr 4859 Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act Native Americans 2002-06-04 2002-06-04 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5] WA R N000051 0 Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act - Establishes in the Treasury the Spokane Tribe of Indians Settlement Fund Account.Requires the payment of compensation to the Spokane Tribe for the use of their lands for the generation of hydropower from the Grand Coulee Dam project. Bases such payments on the settlement paid to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, pursuant to the Confederated Tribes Act, adjusted for inflation.Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make an initial payment in satisfaction of Spokane Tribe claims from June 29, 1940, through November 2, 1994.Requires the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to make subsequent payments, including one for six years only and annual payments.Requires the Secretary to transfer settlement funds to the Spokane Business Council, at their request. Requires 75 percent of such funds to be used for programs for resource development, credit, scholarship, and economic development. Subjects such funds to tribal control and audit.Entitles the Bonneville Power Administration to a deduction from interest otherwise payable to the Secretary for a percentage of payments made to the Spokane Tribe on a comparable basis to that allowed for payments to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.States that payments under this Act constitute full satisfaction of Spokane Tribe claims against annual hydropower revenues of the Grand Coulee Dam project. 2025-08-19T17:28:31Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/4859
107-hr-4853 107 hr 4853 To provide that land which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida but which is not held in trust by the United States for the Tribe may be mortgaged, leased, or transferred by the Tribe without further approval by the United States. Native Americans 2002-05-23 2002-09-25 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 430. House Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19] FL D W000314 2 Allows the Seminole Tribe of Florida to mortgage, lease, sell, convey, warrant, or otherwise transfer, without further U.S. approval, all or any part of its interest in any real property held by the Tribe on September 1, 2002, that is not held in trust by the United States. 2025-04-07T13:39:42Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/4853
107-s-2567 107 s 2567 Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act Native Americans 2002-05-23 2002-05-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4861-4862) Senate Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] WA D M001111 2 Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act - Establishes in the Treasury the Spokane Tribe of Indians Settlement Fund Account.Requires the payment of compensation to the Spokane Tribe for the use of their lands for the generation of hydropower from the Grand Coulee Dam project. Bases such payments on the settlement paid to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, pursuant to the Confederated Tribes Act, adjusted for inflation.Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make an initial payment in satisfaction of Spokane Tribe claims from June 29, 1940, through November 2, 1994.Requires the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to make subsequent payments, including one for six years only and annual payments.Requires the Secretary to transfer settlement funds to the Spokane Business Council, at their request. Requires 75 percent of such funds to be used for programs for resource development, credit, scholarship, and economic development. Subjects such funds to tribal control and audit.Entitles the Bonneville Power Administration to a deduction from interest otherwise payable to the Secretary for a percentage of payments made to the Spokane Tribe on a comparable basis to that allowed for payments to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.States that payments under this Act constitute full satisfaction of Spokane Tribe claims against annual hydropower revenues of the Grand Coulee Dam project. 2026-02-10T13:37:26Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2567
107-hr-4719 107 hr 4719 Tribal Labor Relations Act Native Americans 2002-05-14 2002-09-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. House Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-6] AZ R H000413 6 Tribal Labor Relations Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to exempt any business owned and operated by an Indian tribe and located on Indian lands from being considered as an employer for purposes of such Act. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/4719
107-hr-4733 107 hr 4733 Indian Child Welfare Act Amendments of 2002 Native Americans 2002-05-14 2002-05-21 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] AK R Y000033 1 Indian Child Welfare Act Amendments of 2002 - Amends the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 concerning: (1) jurisdiction over child custody and child adoption proceedings, including transfers and special rules for Indian tribes in Alaska; (2) transfer of jurisdiction to tribal court, excluding cases where there is no subject matter jurisdiction or a transfer would cause undue hardship; (3) intervention in state court proceedings, including the intervention rights of the extended family; (4) full faith and credit, including tribal court judgments; (5) pending court proceedings, including notice requirements and a prohibition against prebirth involuntary custody proceedings; (6) voluntary termination of parental rights, including an explanation of placement options and treating certain Indian custodians as parents; (7) withdrawal of consent before a final decree, as specified; (8) notice to Indian tribes of the voluntary termination of parental rights or voluntary placement of a child; (9) content of notice based on a good faith investigation; (10) intervention by an Indian tribe upon filing a notice of intent or a written objection; (11) written notice to parents of a terminated or changed adoptive placement or a commenced proceeding to adopt; (12) invalidation of child custody proceedings, including the right to petition of a member of the child's extended family previously rejected as a placement; (13) notice to extended family members; (14) expanded release of information concerning the tribal affiliation of biological parents; (15) resumption of jurisdiction over child custody proceedings by Indian tribes, as specified; (16) agreements between States and Indian tribes as they affect jurisdiction; (17) criminal sanctions for fraudulent representation during Indian child adoption proceedings; (18) visitation as an enforceable right; (18) promulgating regulations governing compliance reviews; and (19) the application of these requirements to children of State-recognized tribes. 2025-08-19T17:30:24Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/4733
107-s-2212 107 s 2212 Indian Trust Asset and Trust Fund Management and Reform Act of 2002 Native Americans 2002-04-18 2002-07-30 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-647. Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 2 Indian Trust Asset and Trust Fund Management and Reform Act of 2002 - Amends the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 to create the position of Deputy Secretary for Trust Management and Reform within the Department of the Interior to oversee all Indian trust fund and trust asset matters and to consult with Indian tribes and individual trust asset and trust fund account holders. Directs the Deputy Secretary to establish an advisory board on matters within the jurisdiction of the Office of Trust Reform.Establishes within the office of the Secretary the Office of Trust Reform Implementation and Oversight, headed by such Deputy Secretary, to supervise and direct day-to-day activities concerning such assets or funds, including providing accurate inventories, revenue postings, monthly statements, and annual audits.Requires the development and implementation of a ten-year Indian Trust Fund and Trust Asset Management and Monitoring Plan by either an Indian tribe or the Secretary (in close consultation with the tribe). Requires the Plan to: (1) determine the amount and source of trust funds; (2) inventory trust assets; and (3) identify tribal and management objectives along with the actions necessary to achieve them. States that the trust relationship and an approved Plan can coexist.Requires the Secretary to manage funds and assets in accordance with such plan and tribal laws, unless compliance would be contrary to the trust responsibility or otherwise prohibited by Federal law. Requires the active participation of Indian tribes in the promulgation of regulations concerning such funds and assets. 2025-08-19T17:31:33Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2212
107-hr-4208 107 hr 4208 Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians of Minnesota Use or Distribution of Indian Judgment Funds Plan Approval Act Native Americans 2002-04-11 2002-04-11 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] MN D P000258 0 Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians of Minnesota Use or Distribution of Indian Judgment Funds Plan Approval Act - Approves the Use or Distribution Plan for specified escrowed funds, investment income, and funds secured to the Red Lake Band from the order and judgment entered in its favor on January 16, 2001.Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Trust Funds Management, to immediately disburse the funds as specified, including amounts for: (1) a permanent trust fund; (2) litigation-related expenses incurred for Docket 189-C claims; (3) land restoration project expenses and fees; and (4) per capita disbursement to Red Lake Band members. 2025-08-19T17:30:58Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/4208
107-hr-3985 107 hr 3985 To amend the Act entitled "An Act to authorize the leasing of restricted Indian lands for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, business, and other purposes requiring the grant of long-term leases", approved August 9, 1955, to provide for binding arbitration clauses in leases and contracts related to reservation lands of the Gila River Indian Community. Native Americans 2002-03-18 2002-04-04 Became Public Law No: 107-159. House Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-6] AZ R H000413 2 Permits leases or contracts affecting land within the Gila River Indian Community Reservation to contain a provision for the binding arbitration of disputes arising out of such lease or contract.Grants Federal district courts jurisdiction to enforce such agreements to arbitrate and any resulting arbitration decision. 2025-04-07T13:39:22Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3985
107-s-2017 107 s 2017 Indian Financing Amendments Act of 2002 Native Americans 2002-03-14 2002-12-13 Became Public Law No: 107-331. Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 3 Title I: Indian Financing Act Amendments - Indian Financing Act Amendments of 2002 - (Sec. 103) Amends the Indian Financing Act of 1974 to increase from $100,000 to $250,000 the amount of total unpaid principal indebtedness of an individual Indian for which the Bureau of Indian Affairs may guarantee or insure loans.Authorizes any transfer (currently limited to sale or assignment), in whole or in part, of both the guaranteed/insured and unguaranteed/uninsured portions of such a loan. Authorizes secondary transfers (to secondary market investors) as well as initial transfers.Requires that the Secretary of the Interior be notified of such transfers.Declares that, notwithstanding any such transfer, the lender shall remain obligated on the guarantee or insurance agreement between the lender and the Secretary, continue to be responsible for loan servicing, and remain the secured creditor of record.Pledges the full faith and credit of the United States behind loan guarantees and loan insurance made under this Act.Requires the Secretary to: (1) provide for the central registration of transferred loans/loan portions; and (2) contract with a fiscal transfer agent to act as the Secretary's designee under this title, and carry out the Secretary's central registration and fiscal transfer agent functions.Permits pooling of such transferred loans/loan portions.Title II: Yankton Sioux and Santee Sioux Tribes Equitable Compensation - Yankton Sioux Tribe and Santee Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act - (Sec. 204) Establishes in the Treasury the Yankton Sioux Tribe Development Trust Fund and the Santee Sioux Tribe Development Trust Fund.Directs the Secretary of the Treasury (Secretary), on the first day of the 11th fiscal year beginning after enactment of this Act, to transfer from the General Fund into such Funds specified amounts plus the equivalent of the annually compounded interest that would have accrued on such amounts if they had been invested in interest-bearing U.S. obligations or in obligations guaranteed by the Unite… 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2017
107-hr-3931 107 hr 3931 American Indian Lands Title Report Commission Corrections Act Native Americans 2002-03-12 2002-03-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] NE R B000403 1 American Indian Lands Title Report Commission Corrections Act - Amends the American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000 to establish the Lands Title Report Commission (without regard to advanced appropriations) to facilitate home loan mortgages on Indian trust lands. 2025-08-19T17:28:47Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3931
107-hr-3851 107 hr 3851 To encourage the negotiated settlement of tribal claims. Native Americans 2002-03-05 2002-03-05 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-9] MI D K000172 4 States that reconciliation reports received by an Indian tribe in response to requirements under the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 shall be deemed to have been received on December 31, 1999, for purposes of applying a statute of limitations in order to provide report recipients with the opportunity to postpone the filing of claims, to facilitate the voluntary dismissal of claims, or to encourage settlement negotiations with the United States. 2025-04-07T13:39:22Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3851
107-hr-3824 107 hr 3824 Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians Federal Recognition Act Native Americans 2002-02-28 2002-02-28 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44] CA R B001228 0 Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians Federal Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition to the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians. Makes the Gabrieleno eligible for future services and benefits accompanying Federal recognition without regard to the existence of a reservation or a member's residence.Sets forth requirements for the Tribe with respect to submission of a membership roll, adoption of a constitution, and election of a governing body.Requires the Secretary of the Interior, if the Tribe transfers rights to its aboriginal lands to the Secretary within 25 years after this Act's enactment, to take such land into trust for the Tribe's benefit. Prohibits gaming, as regulated by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, on trust lands. 2025-08-19T17:29:28Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3824
107-hr-3523 107 hr 3523 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to take action with respect to a fee into trust application submitted by the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians. Native Americans 2001-12-19 2001-12-20 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-48] CA R I000056 0 Directs the Secretary of the Interior, if a person invokes eminent domain and begins condemnation of specified land located within the boundaries of Riverside County, California, that is held in fee by the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians, to: (1) immediately consider the pending fee into trust application concerning the land submitted by the Band; and (2) issue a final ruling on such application by not later than 30 days after the condemnation process begins. 2025-01-02T16:49:46Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3523
107-hr-3534 107 hr 3534 Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations Claims Settlement Act Native Americans 2001-12-19 2002-10-03 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 632. House Rep. Carson, Brad [D-OK-2] OK D C001044 5 Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations Claims Settlement Act - Declares that, pursuant to tribal resolutions and in exchange for the benefits conferred by this Act, the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations (Indian Nations) shall enter into a consent decree with the United States that extinguishes, upon payment of specified funds, all claims the Indian Nations have pending in the United States Court of Federal Claims in two specified cases against the United States. Describes the content of such cases as including the Indian Nations' interests in the Disclaimed Drybed Lands and the construction, maintenance and operation of the McClellan-Kerr Navigation Way on the Arkansas River, Oklahoma.Approves and ratifies transfers of interests in the Disclaimed Drybed Lands by parties other than the Indian Nations that have occurred in violation of the Trade and Intercourse Act, to the extent that such transfers are otherwise valid under law.Sets forth retained rights in related lands, minerals, and waterways.Entitles the United States to setoff against claims of the Indian Nations in the event the Court of Federal Claims does not enter into a consent decree as set forth in this Act.Exempts the United States and the Indian Nations from being made parties to any quiet title lawsuit or other lawsuit to determine ownership of or an interest in the Disclaimed Drybed lands after the execution of this Act.Requires that any lands above the high water mark of the Arkansas River that are declared surplus be taken into trust for the Indian Nation within whose boundary the land is located.Authorizes appropriations for the settlement of claims.Allocates claim settlement funds among the Indian Nations, depositing them in specified trust fund accounts. Makes such funds available for the acquisition of land, as specified. Provides for such funds' investment and the payment of attorney's fees, subject to specified limitations. 2025-04-07T13:39:56Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3534
107-hr-3548 107 hr 3548 To provide for uniform recognition of Indian tribes by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and for other purposes. Native Americans 2001-12-19 2001-12-20 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2] CT R S001152 4 Sets forth procedures regarding the submission and notification of letters of intent by Indian tribes seeking acknowledgment or recognition under Federal law. Provides that petitioning tribes must first submit letters of intent to the Secretary of the Interior. Makes the Governor, the Attorney General, and each municipality located within the vicinity interested parties in the review.Requires the Secretary to: (1) determine when a petition is complete and ready for acknowledgment review, notify the petitioner and all interested parties, and publish notice in the Federal Register; and (2) provide a reasonable period for comment.Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants to assist local governments in participating in the decision making process related to the following actions if the Secretary determines that such actions are likely to significantly affect the people represented by the local governments and to reimburse such governments for the costs of such participation: (1) an Indian group is seeking Federal acknowledgment or recognition (or re-acknowledgment or recognition) and the Secretary determines that such group is located within or adjacent to the area under the local government's jurisdiction, or has asserted or is likely to seek trust status with respect to land within the area over which the local government has jurisdiction; (2) an acknowledged tribe is requesting that land within or adjacent to the area over which the local government has jurisdiction be put into trust status for it; and (3) an Indian group or an acknowledged tribe is claiming, or is expected to claim, interest in land based upon a treaty or law specifically applicable to land or natural resource transfers from, by, or on behalf of Indians. Permits the making of grants also to reimburse local governments for activities that were undertaken before the enactment of this Act.Directs the Secretary to provide grants to local governments to assist them with activities related to infrastructure, public safety, or social servi… 2025-01-02T16:49:47Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3548
107-s-1857 107 s 1857 A bill to Encourage the Negotiated Settlement of Tribal Claims. Native Americans 2001-12-19 2002-03-19 Became Public Law No: 107-153. Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 1 States that reconciliation reports received by an Indian tribe in response to requirements under the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 shall be deemed to have been received on December 31, 1999, for purposes of applying a statute of limitations in order to provide report recipients with the opportunity to postpone the filing of claims, to facilitate the voluntary dismissal of claims, or to encourage settlement negotiations with the United States. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1857
107-hr-3476 107 hr 3476 To protect certain lands held in fee by the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians from condemnation until a final decision is made by the Secretary of the Interior regarding a pending fee to trust application for that land, and for other purposes. Native Americans 2001-12-13 2002-10-01 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 439. House Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-48] CA R I000056 5 Prohibits transferring or otherwise making available for condemnation specified land located in Riverside County, California, that is held in fee by the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians until: (1) the Secretary of the Interior renders a final decision on the pending fee to trust application concerning such land; and (2) final decisions have been rendered regarding all appeals relating to that application decision; or (3) such fee to trust application is withdrawn. 2025-04-07T13:39:44Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3476
107-s-1783 107 s 1783 A bill expressing the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity, and of other purposes. Native Americans 2001-12-07 2001-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. Senate Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D A000069 1 Establishes the U.S. Office for Native Hawaiian Relations (Office) within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior.Recognizes the right of the Native Hawaiian people to adopt organic governing documents. Provides that following the organization and election of a Native Hawaiian government and the adoption of such documents, the duly elected Native Hawaiian government shall submit those documents to the Secretary and to the State of Hawaii for purposes of advising the State that such government has been reorganized. Extends Federal recognition to the Native Hawaiian government as the representative governing body of the Native Hawaiian people upon election of officers and certification by the Secretary.Permits the United States, upon Federal recognition of the Native Hawaiian government, to enter into an agreement with Hawaii and such government regarding the transfer of lands, resources, and assets dedicated to Native Hawaiian use. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1783
107-hr-3407 107 hr 3407 Indian Financing Act Reform Amendment Native Americans 2001-12-05 2002-09-04 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 379. House Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44] CA R B001228 6 Indian Financing Act Reform Amendment - Amends the Indian Financing Act of 1974 to increase from $100,000 to $250,000 the amount of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) insured loans a lender can offer to a borrower.Permits the transfer (currently sale or assign only) of insured or guaranteed loans made under such Act. Requires that the Secretary of the Interior be notified of such transfers.Continues the lender's obligation on the guarantee or insurance agreement, responsibility for servicing, and status as the secured creditor of record notwithstanding any transfer.Pledges the full faith and credit of the United States behind loan guarantees and loan insurance made under this Act.Authorizes the Secretary to recover damages from a lender for material breach of obligations under a guaranteed or insured loan. 2025-04-07T13:39:56Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3407
107-hr-3223 107 hr 3223 Jicarilla Apache Reservation Rural Water System Act Native Americans 2001-11-01 2002-09-04 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 378. House Rep. Udall, Tom [D-NM-3] NM D U000039 12 Jicarilla Apache Reservation Rural Water System Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation and collaboration with the Jicarilla Apache Nation (the Tribe), to plan, design, and construct the Rural Water Supply Project to improve water supply, delivery, and wastewater facilities for the town of Dulce, New Mexico, and surrounding communities. Allocates costs between the Federal government and the Tribe.Requires the Tribe to assume annual operation, maintenance, and replacement costs of the project.Requires: (1) the Secretary to prepare a recommended project plan; and (2) the Tribe to develop an operation, maintenance, and replacement plan to assist it in establishing rates and fees for project customers.Requires the Secretary to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Tribe that commits the Bureaus of Reclamation and of Indian Affairs to a transition plan that addresses project operations and maintenance.Requires the Secretary to oversee project construction and to incorporate value engineering analysis, as appropriate.Requires the Secretary to provide necessary technical assistance to the Tribe for planning, development, and construction of the project, including operation and management training.Authorizes appropriations.Prohibits the use of project funds for irrigation.States that no new depletions of existing Tribal water rights, as set forth in the Jicarilla Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, are associated with this project. 2025-04-07T13:39:56Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3223
107-hr-2880 107 hr 2880 Five Nations Indian Land Reform Act Native Americans 2001-09-12 2002-09-25 Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. House Rep. Watkins, Wes [R-OK-3] OK R W000194 3 Five Nations Indian Land Reform Act - Title I: Restrictions; Removal of Restrictions - Makes all restricted property subject to restrictions against alienation, conveyance, lease, mortgage, creation of liens, and other encumbrances, regardless of the degree of Indian blood of the Individual who owns such property.Defines "restricted property" as any right, title, or interest in real property owned by an Individual Indian that is subject to a Federally-imposed restriction against encumbrances expressly applicable to the property of enrollees and descendants of enrollees on the final 1906 Indian rolls of the Five Civilized Tribes, now known as the Five Nations: the Muscogee (Creek), Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminole. Defines the term "Individual Indian."(Sec. 102) Establishes procedures for the use of proceeds from the conveyance or condemnation of restricted property to be used to purchase other restricted property.(Sec. 103) Declares funds and securities derived from restricted property to be restricted.(Sec. 104) Extends the period of restriction until Congress determines otherwise.(Sec. 105) Sets forth provisions governing the removal of property restrictions. Permits the Secretary of the Interior to issue a certificate of restriction removal for restricted property owned by an Individual Indian, upon such Indian's request, absent a finding of fraud, undue influence, or if to do so does not run counter to such Indian's best interests. Requires the Secretary to notify annually each county in Oklahoma containing restricted property of property losing its restricted status.(Sec. 106) States that lands from which restrictions are removed shall not be subject to prior claims, including mortgages and contracts for sale, unless expressly permitted by law.(Sec. 107) Provides for the conversion of unrestricted fractional interests into restricted status.Title II: Administrative Approval of Conveyances, Partitions, Leases, and Mortgages; Management of Mineral Interests - Grants the Secretary exclusive jurisdicti… 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2880
107-hr-2851 107 hr 2851 Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act Native Americans 2001-09-06 2001-09-10 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2] NV R G000152 1 Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act - Provides for the distribution of specified funds appropriated in satisfaction of a judgment award granted to the Western Shoshone Indians in Docket Number 326-K before the Indian Claims Commission to U.S. citizens who have at least 1/4 Western Shoshone blood and who are enrolled on a Western Shoshone Judgment Roll to be established by the Secretary of the Interior.Requires that such funds and specified funds appropriated in satisfaction of the judgment awards granted to such Indians in Docket Numbers 326-A-1 and 326-A-3 before the U.S. Court of Claims be credited to and distributed from a Western Shoshone Educational Trust Fund to be established by the Secretary for educational grants and other forms of educational assistance to individual Western Shoshone members and to pay reasonable and necessary expenses of an Administrative Committee established by this Act to oversee the distribution of such educational grants and assistance. 2025-08-19T17:31:04Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2851
107-s-1392 107 s 1392 Tribal Recognition and Indian Bureau Enhancement Act of 2001 Native Americans 2001-08-03 2002-09-17 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-775. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 1 Tribal Recognition and Indian Bureau Enhancement Act of 2001 - Permits any Indian group in the continental United States that desires to be acknowledged as an Indian tribe and that can satisfy the mandatory criteria for Federal acknowledgment to submit to the Secretary of the Interior a letter of intent in advance of or with its documented petition (arguments to substantiate claims to continuous existence as an Indian tribe).Requires the: (1) Department of the Interior to publish every three years a list of all Indian tribes entitled to receive services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs; (2) Secretary to make available guidelines for, and the Department to provide advice on, the preparation of documented petitions; and (3) Secretary to consider the criteria for acknowledgment to be met upon finding that it is more likely than not that the evidence presented demonstrates establishment of each criterion.Sets forth the mandatory criteria for Federal acknowledgment, including: (1) the group has been identified as an American Indian entity since 1900; (2) a predominant portion of the group has comprised a distinct community from historical times; (3) the petitioner has maintained political authority over its members as an autonomous entity; and (4) the group is composed principally of individuals who are not members of any acknowledged tribe.Prescribes notification and processing requirements concerning letters of intent and documented petitions. Requires the Secretary to publish a complete explanation of final decisions regarding documented petitions. 2025-08-19T17:28:53Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1392
107-s-1393 107 s 1393 A bill to provide grants to ensure full and fair participation in certain decisionmaking processes at the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Native Americans 2001-08-03 2002-09-17 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-775. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 1 Directs the Secretary of the Interior to award grants to eligible local governments and Indian groups to promote their participation in the decision making process related to the following actions if the Secretary determines such assistance is necessary to protect the government's or group's interests and would otherwise promote just administration within the Bureau of Indian Affairs: (1) an Indian group is seeking Federal acknowledgment or recognition, or a terminated tribe is seeking to be restored to federally-recognized status; (2) a federally-recognized tribe has asserted trust status with respect to land within an area over which a local government currently exercises jurisdiction; (3) a federally-recognized tribe has filed a petition requesting that land within an area over which a local government is currently exercising jurisdiction be taken into trust; and (4) an Indian group or a federally-recognized tribe is asserting a claim to land based upon a treaty or law specifically applicable to land or natural resource transfers from, by, or on behalf of Indians. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1393
107-hr-2726 107 hr 2726 Tribal-State Tax Fairness Act of 2001 Native Americans 2001-08-02 2001-08-10 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] AK R Y000033 8 Tribal-State Tax Fairness Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, within 60 days after receiving a petition from the government of a State within which a tribal retail enterprise is located alleging the non-collection, non-remittance, or both, of a covered State tax (a tax imposed on the purchase of tobacco products or motor fuel) by such enterprise: (1) to determine whether the enterprise is properly collecting and remitting such State tax; and (2) if it is not, to notify and direct the tribal enterprise to collect such tax and remit it to the Secretary on a monthly basis. Provides for the determination of the amount to be so remitted (which differs depending on the existence or absence of a tribal-State agreement).Requires the Secretary to return remitted amounts to the State within 30 days.Provides for the mediation of disputes between tribes and States under tribal-State agreements, with enforcement provisions. Provides for judicial review of determinations made by the Secretary. 2025-08-19T17:30:33Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2726
107-hr-2742 107 hr 2742 To authorize the construction of a Native American Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Native Americans 2001-08-02 2002-01-23 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 311. House Rep. Carson, Brad [D-OK-2] OK D C001044 5 Directs the Secretary of the Interior to offer to award financial assistance grants and technical assistance to the Native American Cultural and Educational Authority of Oklahoma for the development of the Native American Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Requires the Authority, to be eligible to receive such a grant, to: (1) agree to provide for continual maintenance of the Center without the use of Federal funds; and (2) demonstrate commitments from private persons or State or local government agencies for at least 66 percent of the cost of the activities to be carried out under the grant. Limits the amount of any such grant to 33 percent of the cost of the activities to be funded under such grant.Requires the Secretary, when calculating the Authority's cost share, to reduce such cost share obligation by the fair market value of approximately 300 acres of land donated by Oklahoma City for the Center, if such land is used for the Center.Authorizes appropriations. 2025-04-07T13:40:58Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2742
107-s-1308 107 s 1308 Quinault Permanent Fisheries Fund Act Native Americans 2001-08-02 2002-09-19 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. Senate Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] WA D M001111 1 Quinault Permanent Fisheries Fund Act - Requires the judgment funds awarded on September 19, 1989, to the Quinault Indian Nation under specified U.S. Claims Court dockets to be disbursed by the Secretary of the Interior and deposited into the following three separate accounts to be established and maintained by the Tribe: (1) an account for the investment income earned on the funds from such date to the date of disbursement to be available for tribal government activities; (2) an account for the principal amount of the funds to be used to create a Permanent Fisheries Fund; and (3) an account for the investment income earned on such Fund to be available for fisheries enhancement projects and the costs associated with administering such Fund. 2025-08-19T17:30:56Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1308
107-s-1321 107 s 1321 A bill to authorize the construction of a Native American Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Native Americans 2001-08-02 2002-05-10 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] OK R I000024 1 Requires the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services to offer to award financial assistance grants and technical assistance to the Native American Cultural and Educational Authority of Oklahoma for the development of the Native American Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Requires the Authority, to be eligible to receive such a grant, to: (1) agree to provide for continual maintenance of the Center without the use of Federal funds; and (2) demonstrate commitments from private persons or State or local government agencies for at least 66 percent of the cost of the activities to be carried out under the grant. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1321
107-s-1340 107 s 1340 Indian Probate Reform Act of 2002 Native Americans 2001-08-02 2002-11-22 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 0 Indian Probate Reform Act of 2002 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Indian Land Consolidation Act to revise rules governing the succession of intestate and testamentary interests in trust and restricted Indian lands.Repeals the limitation of any devise of an interest in trust or restricted land to a decedent's Indian spouse or any other Indian person. Retains permission to devise such an interest to the Indian tribe with jurisdiction over the land. Adds permission to devise such an interest to any Indian person in trust or restricted status or as a passive trust interest. Declares that the devise of an interest in trust or restricted land may alter the status of such an interest as a trust or restricted interest only if the testator provides that the interest be held as a passive trust interest.Limits the order of the devise of an interest in trust or restricted land, not devised according to the general rule, to: (1) a non-Indian as a life estate; (2) the testator's lineal descendant or heir of the first or second degree as a passive trust interest (eligible passive trust devisee); (3) the lineal descendants of the testator's grandparent as a passive trust interest; or (4) a non-Indian in fee status.Limits the order of the devise of an interest in a trust or restricted land held as a passive trust interest to: (1) any Indian or the Indian tribe that exercises jurisdiction over the interest; (2) the holder's lineal descendants or heirs of the first or second degree; (3) any living descendant of the decedent from whom the holder acquired the interest by devise or descent; and (4) any person who owns a pre-existing interest or a passive trust interest in the same parcel of land if held in trust, restricted status, or in passive trust status.Repeals the limitation of intestate succession to a decedent's spouse or heirs of the first or second degree. Subjects intestate succession of any interest in trust or restricted land to the appropriate tribal probate code approved in accordance with applicable Federal law relating to the d… 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1340
107-s-1344 107 s 1344 Native American Commercial Driving Training and Technical Assistance Act Native Americans 2001-08-02 2002-09-18 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 0 Native American Commercial Driving Training and Technical Assistance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to award grants to eligible entities (tribal colleges and universities) to support commercial vehicle (tractor-trailer truck) driving training programs.Requires the Secretary to give priority to grant applications that propose: (1) training that exceeds proposed minimum standards for training tractor-trailer drivers of the Department of Transportation; (2) training that exceeds the entry level truck driver certification standards set by the Professional Truck Driver Institute; and (3) education partnerships with private trucking firms, trucking associations, or similar entities.Authorizes appropriations. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1344
107-hr-2644 107 hr 2644 Indian Child Welfare Act Amendments of 2001 Native Americans 2001-07-25 2001-08-01 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] AK R Y000033 3 Indian Child Welfare Act Amendments of 2001 - Amends the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (the Act) to provide for retention by an Indian tribe of exclusive jurisdiction over child custody proceedings involving Indian children that are or become wards of a tribal court of that tribe, except in Alaska, where the State and tribe shall have concurrent jurisdiction.Requires the determination of the appropriate foster or adoptive home placement of Indian children to include placement in homes that reflect the unique values of Indian culture.Revises requirements with respect to: (1) voluntary termination of parental rights; and (2) withdrawal of consent to such termination or to adoption.Requires a party seeking the voluntary placement of an Indian child or the voluntary termination of parental rights to provide written notice to such child's tribe. Provides conditions under which an Indian tribe may intervene in such actions.Requires a party that terminates or changes the voluntary adoptive placement of an Indian child, or that commences a proceeding for the adoption of an Indian child, to provide written notice thereof to such child's parents.Revises requirements with respect to: (1) disclosure of information regarding the biological parents of an adopted Indian child; and (2) resumption of State jurisdiction over Indian child custody proceedings.Subjects to criminal sanctions a person who makes fraudulent representations with respect to any proceeding under the Act.Authorizes a court to approve visitation rights with respect to an adopted Indian child. 2025-08-19T17:32:14Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2644
107-hr-2619 107 hr 2619 Gabrieleno/Tongva Nation Act Native Americans 2001-07-24 2001-07-24 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-31] CA D S001153 6 Gabrieleno/Tongva Nation Act - Reaffirms Federal recognition of the Gabrieleno/Tongva Nation. Entitles such Nation to the Federal services and benefits provided to recognized Indians and restores all member rights and privileges which may have been abrogated or diminished before this Act's enactment. Provides for lands to be acquired and held in trust for the Nation by the Secretary of the Interior. 2025-08-19T17:32:29Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2619
107-s-1210 107 s 1210 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 Native Americans 2001-07-20 2002-11-13 Became Public Law No: 107-292. Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 12 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2002 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 to reauthorize through FY 2007: (1) block grants; (2) Federal loan guarantees (aggregate fiscal year limitation and credit subsidy); (3) training and technical assistance; and (4) the Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Fund.(Sec. 4) Includes planning among permitted block grant activities.(Sec. 5) Requires a recipient to use program income for housing related activities (currently, only for affordable housing activities).(Sec. 6) Subjects regulations pursuant to any amendments to such Act to negotiated rulemaking procedures.(Sec. 7) Extends Federal loan guarantees to encompass housing-related community development activity. Repeals the requirement that an Indian tribe or its housing entity seek alternative financing before using guaranteed loan funds.(Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to study and report to Congress on the feasibility of demonstration projects for possible community development demonstration projects and for self-determination in the design and implementation of Federal housing funding.(Sec. 9) Requires the Secretary to study and report to Congress on the extent of black mold infestation of Native American housing in the United States. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1210
107-hr-2524 107 hr 2524 Quinault Permanent Fisheries Fund Act Native Americans 2001-07-17 2001-07-17 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6] WA D D000327 0 Quinault Permanent Fisheries Fund Act - Requires the judgment funds awarded on September 19, 1989, to the Quinault Indian Nation under specified U.S. Claims Court dockets to be disbursed by the Secretary of the Interior and deposited into the following three separate accounts to be established and maintained by the Tribe: (1) an account for the investment income earned on the funds from such date to the date of disbursement to be available for tribal government activities; (2) an account for the principal amount of the funds to be used to create a Permanent Fisheries Fund; and (3) an account for the investment income earned on such Fund to be available for fisheries enhancement projects and the costs associated with administering such Fund. 2025-08-19T17:28:57Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2524
107-s-1186 107 s 1186 Fiscal Integrity of Indian Settlements Protection Act of 2001 Native Americans 2001-07-17 2001-07-17 Referred jointly to the Committees on the Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the order of August 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee have thirty days to report or be discharged. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 11 Fiscal Integrity of Indian Settlements Protection Act of 2001 - Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to provide that if an appropriation bill or joint resolution is enacted for FY 2002 that includes an appropriation authorized previously by a law approving a negotiated settlement of disputes of Indian water rights or land claims, the adjustment to discretionary spending limits to be included in any sequestration report or subsequent budgets submitted by the President shall: (1) be the amount of budget authority in that measure and the outlays flowing in all fiscal years from that authority; and (2) not exceed $200 million in budget authority.Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require adjustments to the discretionary spending limits, budget allocations, and budgetary aggregates for the new budget authority provided for FY 2002, not to exceed $200 million, by a measure reported from committee, amended, or reported from conference for payments authorized previously for such settlement, as long as the adjustments do not, when taken together with all other previously enacted legislation (except for any legislation enacted pursuant to a specified section of H. Con. Res. 83 (107th Congress), reduce the on-budget surplus below the level of the Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund surplus in any fiscal year covered by the most recently adopted concurrent resolution on the budget. 2025-08-19T17:32:29Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1186
107-hr-2495 107 hr 2495 To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Native Americans 2001-07-12 2001-07-12 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] MI D S001045 0 Requires that, upon relinquishment by the Bay Mills Indian Community of all claims to the Charlotte Beach Lands (certain Michigan lands that are located within the Community's traditional homelands) and dismissal of specified suits by the Community concerning title to such lands: (1) the Secretary of the Interior shall take certain Alternative Lands into trust for the benefit of such Community as part of the settlement of the Community's claim to the Charlotte Beach Lands; and (2) the Alternative Lands shall become part of the Community's reservation.Directs the Secretary to take certain other Michigan lands (that meet specified requirements concerning size and location) into trust for the benefit of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Michigan as settlement of that Tribe's claims to the Charlotte Beach Lands. 2025-01-02T16:47:36Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2495
107-hr-2408 107 hr 2408 Yankton Sioux Tribe and Santee Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act Native Americans 2001-06-28 2002-09-25 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 427. House Rep. Osborne, Tom [R-NE-3] NE R O000165 1 Yankton Sioux Tribe and Santee Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act - Establishes in the Treasury the Yankton Sioux Tribe Development Trust Fund and the Santee Sioux Tribe Development Trust Fund. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to withdraw the aggregate amount of interest deposited into the Funds each fiscal year (beginning with the 11th fiscal year after this Act's enactment date) and transfer that amount to the Secretary of the Interior for making payments to the Yankton Sioux Tribe and the Santee Sioux Tribe for carrying out projects and programs under each Tribe's Tribal Plan.Directs the tribal council of each Tribe to prepare a Tribal Plan for using payments for projects and programs to promote: (1) economic development; (2) infrastructure development; or (3) the educational, health, recreational, and social welfare objectives of the Tribe and its members.States that payments under this Act will not affect other Federal payments or the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin power rates or be subject to Federal or State income tax.Authorizes appropriations.Extinguishes all monetary claims of the Tribes against the United States for loss of value or use of land resulting from the Fort Randall and Gavins Point projects of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin program upon the deposit of funds into such Funds. 2025-04-07T13:39:48Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2408
107-hr-2412 107 hr 2412 Tribal Energy Self-Sufficiency Act Native Americans 2001-06-28 2001-07-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy, Technology and Economic Growth, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. House Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] WV D R000011 17 Tribal Energy Self-Sufficiency Act - Amends the Indian Financing Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations, exempt from certain limitations, for Indian electric energy development, including electric generation, transmission, and distribution.Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to transfer, upon tribal request, Federal water and power projects on Indian lands to the tribe upon whose land such projects are located.Directs the Secretary to continue trusteeship responsibilities to review agreements entered into between Indian tribes and other parties under: (1) the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982; and (2) the Indian Mineral Development Act of 1982.Instructs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on all dams and water impoundments on Indian land to determine their suitability for siting for electrical power projects. Requires the Western Area Power Administration to set up electric power transmission facilities for the development of wind power generation on certain Indian lands.Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish within the Department of Energy the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs to assist Indian tribes to meet certain energy needs.Creates the Indian Energy Loan Guaranty Fund to enable the Secretary to guarantee loans made to an Indian tribe for energy development.Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to make net metering available for renewable energy on Indian reservations.Amends the Federal Power Act to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon tribal application, to order the interconnection and wheeling of transmission or local distribution facilities owned by another person with those of the applicant tribe.Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) extend the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources to solar power, non-closed loop biomass, incremental hydropower, geothermal energy, and fuel cells on Indian lands; and (2) allow a tax credit for t… 2025-08-19T17:29:29Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2412
107-hr-2344 107 hr 2344 Southern Ute and Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement Implementation Act of 2001 Native Americans 2001-06-27 2001-09-26 Executive Comment Received from EPA. House Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] CO R M000477 0 Southern Ute and Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement Implementation Act of 2001 - Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to treat the Southern Ute Indian Tribe in the same manner as a State under the Clean Air Act for air program applications that the Tribe submits to the EPA to implement the Intergovernmental Agreement entered into by the Tribe and the State of Colorado providing for the regulation of air quality within the Southern Ute Indian Reservation.Permits, in the event any person fails to comply with a final civil order of the Tribe or the Southern Ute Indian Tribe/State of Colorado Environmental Commission made pursuant to an air quality program established under such Agreement, the Tribe or the Commission to file a petition for declaratory or injunctive relief or for other orders in aid of enforcement.Provides for judicial review of a final action of the Commission. 2025-08-19T17:29:18Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2344
107-hr-2345 107 hr 2345 Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2001 Native Americans 2001-06-27 2002-09-25 Committee Hearings Held. House Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] VA D M000933 10 Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2001 - Extends Federal recognition to: (1) the Chickahominy Indian Tribe of Virginia; (2) the Chickahominy Indian Tribe - Eastern Division of Virginia; (3) the Upper Mattaponi Tribe of Virginia; (4) the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., of Virginia; (5) the Monacan Tribe of Virginia; and (6) the Nansemond Tribe of Virginia.Sets forth the service areas of the various Tribes and requirements for the Tribes with respect to submission of a membership roll, adoption of a constitution, and election of officials.Requires the Secretary of the Interior, upon certain land transfers, to take specified lands into trust for the various Tribes' benefit. 2025-08-19T17:29:07Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2345
107-hr-2244 107 hr 2244 Tribal and Local Communities Relationship Improvement Act Native Americans 2001-06-19 2001-06-25 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] VA R W000672 13 Tribal and Local Communities Relationship Improvement Act - Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to make invalid any tribal-State compact entered into after the date of enactment of this Act unless it is approved by the Governor and legislature of the State with which the compact was negotiated (with an exception for compact renewals that do not expand covered gambling operations). Requires similar approval of Indian gaming as regulated under such Act on lands acquired in trust by the Secretary of the Interior after October 17, 1988.Prohibits the conduct of class III gaming on more than one parcel of land of an Indian tribe.Directs the President to establish the Advisory Committee on Minimum Regulatory Requirements and Licensing Standards for Indian Gaming. Requires Committee recommendations to be submitted to specified congressional committees, the National Indian Gaming Commission, and each federally recognized Indian tribe.Establishes the Commission on Native American Policy to complete a study regarding living standards in Indian country, including health, infrastructure, economic development, educational opportunities, and housing. 2025-08-19T17:29:10Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2244
107-hr-2152 107 hr 2152 Indian School Construction Act of 2001 Native Americans 2001-06-13 2001-08-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. House Rep. Carson, Brad [D-OK-2] OK D C001044 26 Indian School Construction Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a pilot program under which eligible Indian tribes have the authority to issue tribal school modernization bonds to provide funding for the construction, rehabilitation, or repair of tribal schools, including advance planning and design.Permits a tribe to use amounts received through the issuance of a bond to enter into and make payments under contracts: (1) for the design and engineering of the school; and (2) with financial advisors, underwriters, attorneys, trustees, and other professionals who would be able to provide assistance to the tribe in issuing bonds.Makes any tribal school modernization bond issued by a tribe subject to a trust agreement.Authorizes the Secretary to deposit not more than $30 million each fiscal year into a tribal school modernization escrow account beginning in FY 2002 from amounts made available for school replacement under the construction account of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Requires the Secretary to use any amounts deposited to make payments to trustees or for advance planning and design.Declares that no bond shall be an obligation of, nor shall payment of the principal be guaranteed by the United States. Provides that any amounts earned through the investment of funds under the control of a trustee shall not be subject to Federal income tax.Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit to individuals who hold such bonds. Permits a separation (including at issuance) of the ownership of such a bond and the entitlement to the credit with respect to such bond. 2026-03-23T12:44:53Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2152
107-s-958 107 s 958 Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act Native Americans 2001-05-24 2002-11-14 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. Senate Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] NV D R000146 1 Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act - (Sec. 2) Provides for the per capita distribution of shares of specified funds appropriated in satisfaction of a judgment award granted to the Western Shoshone Indians in Docket Number 326-K before the Indian Claims Commission (ICC).Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish a Western Shoshone Judgement Roll consisting of all Western Shoshones who have at least 1/4 degree of Western Shoshone Blood, are U.S. citizens, and are living on the date of enactment of this Act.Makes ineligible for enrollment under this Act any individuals who are eligible to receive other judgment awards from the ICC, the United States Claims Court, or the Unites States Court of Federal Claims.Requires the Secretary to publish rules and regulations governing the establishment of the Judgment Roll and specifies per capita distribution requirements (including those for heirs of deceased beneficiaries, incompetents, and minors).(Sec. 3) Provides for distribution of specified funds appropriated in satisfaction of the judgment awards granted in Docket Numbers 326-A-1 and 326-A-3 before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.Requires the Secretary to establish, for the benefit of Western Shoshone members, the Western Shoshone Educational Trust Fund, to which such funds shall be credited.Requires that all accumulated and future interest and income from the Trust Fund be distributed: (1) as educational grants and assistance to individual Western Shoshone members as determined appropriate by the Administrative Committee established by this Act to oversee such distribution; and (2) to pay reasonable and necessary expenses of the Administrative Committee.Specifies the membership and duties of the Administrative Committee. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/958
107-hr-1873 107 hr 1873 Native American Housing and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2001 Native Americans 2001-05-16 2001-05-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-6] AZ R H000413 23 Native American Housing and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2001 - Amends the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act of 1996 to extend through FY 2006: (1) the authorization of appropriations for block grants for Indian tribes to carry out affordable housing activities; (2) the aggregate fiscal year limitation on guarantees for tribal housing activities loans; (3) the authorization of appropriations for the estimated long-term cost to the Government of such loan guarantees; and (4) the authorization of appropriations for providing training and technical assistance for Indian housing authorities and entities. 2025-08-19T17:28:47Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/1873
107-s-832 107 s 832 Indian Gaming Regulatory Improvement Act of 2001 Native Americans 2001-05-03 2001-05-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4268-4269) Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 1 Indian Gaming Regulatory Improvement Act of 2001 - Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to make the Gambling Devices Transportation Act inapplicable to class II gaming where electronic, computer, or other technologic aids are used in connection with such gaming. Provides for a strategic plan for National Indian Gaming Commission activities, including a performance plan.Directs the Commission to establish a schedule of fees to be paid annually by each gaming operation that conducts a class II or III Indian gaming activity.Requires all fees and civil forfeitures collected by the Commission pursuant to such Act to be maintained in separate accounts and expended only for the purposes set forth in the Act.Places class I gaming on Indian lands within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Indian tribes. Requires an Indian tribe to retain the primary jurisdiction to regulate class II gaming activities that, at a minimum, shall be conducted in conformity with Federal standards and regulations promulgated by the Commission relating to the: (1) monitoring and regulation of tribal gaming; (2) establishment and regulation of internal control systems; and (3) conduct of background investigation. Requires an Indian tribe to retain primary jurisdiction to regulate class III gaming activities and requires that any such gaming be conducted in conformity with Federal standards and such regulations.Provides that existing regulations that established minimum internal control standards shall have no force or effect one year after the enactment of this Act.Authorizes the Commission, using funds collected from civil fines, to provide grants and technical assistance to Indian tribes for training and assistance related to Indian gaming. 2025-08-19T17:29:06Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/832
107-hr-1662 107 hr 1662 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2001 Native Americans 2001-05-01 2001-05-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Civil Service and Agency Organization. House Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] CA D M000725 50 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2001 - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise requirements for health care programs and services for Indians, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations.Makes permanent (currently a demonstration project) a program under which an Indian tribe or tribal organization may directly bill and receive reimbursement for health care services provided for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, a State's children's insurance health plan approved under title XXI (Children's Health Insurance) of the Social Security Act, or from any other third-party payor.Replaces the Urban Health Programs Branch with an Office for Urban Indian Health.Directs the Secretary, acting through the Indian Health Service and Indian tribes and tribal organizations, to consolidate certain existing programs into a new program of comprehensive behavioral health, prevention, treatment, and aftercare for Indian tribes.Establishes the National Bi-Partisan Indian Health Care Entitlement Commission to: (1) establish a Study Committee to study the extent of Indian health services needs; (2) review and analyze the Study Committee's report; and (3) make recommendations to Congress for providing health services for Indians as an entitlement. 2025-08-19T17:28:22Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/1662
107-hr-1633 107 hr 1633 Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Act Native Americans 2001-04-26 2001-05-04 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] MI D S001045 0 Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Act - Reaffirms Federal recognition and the rights and privileges of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (in the State of Michigan). Entitles such Band to the Federal services and benefits provided to recognized Indians. Provides for lands to be acquired and held in trust for the Band by the Secretary of the Interior. 2025-08-19T17:29:08Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/1633
107-hr-1634 107 hr 1634 Charlotte Beach Land Claims Settlement Act Native Americans 2001-04-26 2001-05-03 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] MI D S001045 0 Charlotte Beach Land Claims Settlement Act - Requires that, upon relinquishment by the Bay Mills Indian Community of all claims to the Charlotte Beach Lands (certain Michigan lands that are located within the Community's traditional homelands) and dismissal of specified suits by the Community concerning title to such lands: (1) the Secretary of the Interior shall take certain Alternative Lands into trust for the benefit of such Community as part of the settlement of the Community's claim to the Charlotte Beach Lands; and (2) the Alternative Lands shall become part of the Community's reservation.Directs the Secretary to take certain other Michigan lands into trust for the benefit of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Michigan as settlement of that Tribe's claims to the Charlotte Beach Lands. 2025-08-19T17:32:36Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/1634
107-hr-1635 107 hr 1635 Native American Elders Assistance Act Native Americans 2001-04-26 2001-06-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. House Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] MI D S001045 1 Native American Elders Assistance Act - Provides that any portion of the first $5,000 of income of an Indian tribe received in any calendar year by a member of the tribe who has attained 50 years of age shall not be considered income or resources in determining the eligibility of the member or the member's household for any benefit under specified means-tested public assistance programs (including Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income) or the amount or kind of any benefit provided by reason of program eligibility for so long as such portion is retained by the member. 2026-03-23T12:35:20Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/1635
107-s-761 107 s 761 Native American Telecommunications Improvement and Value Enhancement Act Native Americans 2001-04-24 2001-04-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. Senate Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] MT D B000243 6 Native American Telecommunications Improvement and Value Enhancement Act - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to make loans to eligible Indian tribes, or tribal entities that have entered into a partnership with a telecommunications carrier, to enable such tribes to provide for the development of telecommunications infrastructure (wireline or wireless) on lands under their jurisdiction. Outlines tribal eligibility requirements, including submission of a telecommunications plan.Establishes in the Treasury the Native American Telecommunications Improvement Revolving Fund to make loans and award grants to eligible tribes. Limits loan interest rates dependent upon tribal per capita income.Directs the Secretary to award grants to enable tribes to conduct feasibility studies with respect to telecommunications projects. Limits grants to $200,000.Terminates the program on the earlier of: (1) ten years after the first loan is made; or (2) the date on which the Secretary determines that the telecommunications penetration rate is at least 90 percent of all households on reservation lands. 2025-08-19T17:29:34Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/761
107-s-746 107 s 746 A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity, and for other purposes. Native Americans 2001-04-06 2001-09-21 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165. Senate Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D A000069 1 Establishes the U.S. Office for Native Hawaiian Relations (Office) within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior.(Sec. 5) Establishes the Native Hawaiian Interagency Coordinating Group to: (1) coordinate Federal programs and policies or actions that may significantly or uniquely affect Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; (2) assure that each Federal agency develops a policy on consultation with Native Hawaiians; and (3) assure the participation of such agencies in the development of an annual report to Congress.(Sec. 6) Recognizes the right of the Native Hawaiian people to adopt organic governing documents. Provides that following the organization and election of a Native Hawaiian government and the adoption of such documents, the duly elected Native Hawaiian government shall submit those documents to the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to certify that: (1) such documents meet specified certifications; and (2) the State of Hawaii supports the recognition of a Native Hawaiian governing entity as evidenced by a resolution or act of the Hawaiian State legislature. Extends Federal recognition to the government as the representative governing body of the Native Hawaiian people upon election of officers and certification by the Secretary.(Sec. 7) Authorizes appropriations.(Sec. 8) Reaffirms the delegation by the United States of authority to the State of Hawaii to address the conditions of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii. Permits the United States, upon Federal recognition of the Native Hawaiian government, to enter into an agreement with the State and such government regarding the transfer of lands, resources, and assets dedicated to Native Hawaiian use. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/746
107-hr-1337 107 hr 1337 Native American Languages Act Amendments Act of 2001 Native Americans 2001-04-03 2001-06-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. House Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] HI D M000797 2 Native American Languages Act Amendments Act of 2001 - Amends the Native American Languages Act to authorize the Secretary of Education to provide funds to Native American Language Educational Organizations (Organizations), Native American Language Colleges, Indian tribal governments, organizations that demonstrate potential to become Organizations, or a consortia of such organizations, colleges, or tribal governments to establish Native American Language Nest programs (site-based education programs conducted through a Native American language) for students below the age of seven and their families.Authorizes the Secretary to provide funds to such Organizations, colleges, or governments to operate, expand, and increase Native American Language Survival Schools throughout the United States and its territories for Native American children and Native American language-speaking children.Requires the Secretary to provide funds to establish three specified demonstration programs that will provide assistance to Schools and Nests at: (1) Ka Haka 'Ula O Ke'elikolani College of the University of Hawaii at Hilo, in consortium with the 'Aha Punana Leo, Inc., and with other entities if deemed appropriate by such college; (2) Piegan Institute of Browning, Montana; and (3) the Alaska Native Language Center of the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, in consortium with other entities deemed appropriate by such center. Authorizes such programs to: (1) establish endowments for furthering their activities relative to the study and preservation of Native American languages; and (2) use funds to provide for the rental, purchase, construction, maintenance, and repair of facilities. 2026-03-23T12:44:53Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/1337
107-hr-1239 107 hr 1239 To establish a moratorium on approval by the Secretary of the Interior of relinquishment of a lease of certain tribal lands in California. Native Americans 2001-03-27 2001-10-26 Executive Comment Received from Interior. House Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52] CA R H000981 5 Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior, prior to January 1, 2003, from approving the relinquishment of any lease entered into for the establishment of a health care facility for the members of seven Indian tribes or bands in San Diego County, California, unless such lease's relinquishment has been approved by tribal resolution by each of the tribes or bands. 2025-04-07T13:39:22Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/1239
107-hr-1175 107 hr 1175 Indian Tribal Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 2001 Native Americans 2001-03-22 2001-11-27 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8389-8390) House Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] AS D F000010 1 Indian Tribal Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 2001 - Establishes the Commission on Indian Recognition as an independent establishment which shall assume the authority of the Department of the Interior to recognize a petitioning Indian group's tribal status.Sets forth operating and documented petitioning procedures, including an opportunity for Indian groups denied recognition to a hearing under specified circumstances. Requires documented petitions to contain detailed, specific evidence, including: (1) statements of facts establishing that the petitioner has been identified as an American Indian entity on a substantially continuous basis since 1871, that a predominant portion of the petitioner's membership comprises a community distinct from those communities surrounding it and has existed as a community from historical times to the present, and that and the petitioner has maintained political influence or authority over its members as an autonomous entity from historical times until the time of the petition; (2) a copy of the petitioner's governing document or description of the petitioner's membership criteria and the petitioner's governing procedures; and (3) a list of the petitioner's current members, a copy of each available former list of members based on the petitioner's defined criteria, and a description of the methods used in preparing those lists.Requires the Commission to publish an annual list of recognized Indian tribes.Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award petition assistance grants. 2025-08-19T17:30:32Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/1175
107-hr-1180 107 hr 1180 Tribal College or University Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act Native Americans 2001-03-22 2001-05-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. House Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5] OR D H000762 28 Tribal College or University Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the cancellation of a specified percentage of the total amount of any Federal Perkins loan, Federal Family Education loan, or direct student loan for each year of employment (up to five) as a full-time teacher at a tribal college or university if the borrower is not in default on such loan. Prohibits a borrower from receiving, for the same service, such a benefit and a national service educational award. Provides that the amount of any loan forgiven under this Act shall not be treated as gross income for Federal tax purposes. 2026-03-23T12:44:53Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/1180
107-hr-1197 107 hr 1197 To amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to decrease the requisite blood quantum required for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe. Native Americans 2001-03-22 2001-03-22 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16] TX D R000170 0 Amends the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to decrease the requisite blood quantum required for a descendant's membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe. 2025-01-02T16:45:31Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/1197
107-s-533 107 s 533 A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois. Native Americans 2001-03-14 2001-03-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. Senate Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] IL D D000563 1 Extinguishes title claims of the Miami and Ottawa Tribes of Oklahoma and the Potawatomi Tribe of Kansas with respect to certain lands within Illinois based upon prior treaties with the United States. Extinguishes any aboriginal title within the claims extinguished.Confers exclusive jurisdiction upon the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to hear and determine such claims, requiring the United States to provide the only available remedy in money damages. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/533
107-hr-992 107 hr 992 To provide grants to local governments to assist such local governments in participating in certain decisions related to certain Indian groups and Indian tribes. Native Americans 2001-03-13 2002-09-25 Committee Hearings Held. House Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6] CT R J000163 3 Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants to assist local governments in participating in decisions related to the following actions if such actions are likely to significantly affect the people represented by such governments and to reimburse such governments for participation costs incurred: (1) an Indian group is seeking Federal recognition and is likely to assert trust status over land within the government's jurisdiction; (2) an acknowledged Indian tribe is requesting such trust status; (3) an Indian group or tribe is claiming interest in land based on a law specifically applicable to land or natural resource transfers from, by, or on behalf of Indians. 2026-02-10T13:37:26Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/992
107-s-502 107 s 502 Indian Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation Act of 2001 Native Americans 2001-03-09 2001-03-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2119) Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 2 Indian Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to contract with an appropriate entity to develop a uniform method, criteria, and procedures for determining, analyzing, and compiling the program and service assistance needs of Indian tribes and Indians nationwide.Requires Federal departments and agencies to conduct Indian Needs Assessments aimed at determining the actual needs of tribes and Indians eligible for programs and services administered by such departments and agencies.Directs the Secretary to develop a uniform method, criteria, and procedures for compiling, maintaining, keeping current, and reporting to Congress all information concerning: (1) Federal annual expenditures for programs and services for which Indians are eligible; (2) services or programs specifically for the benefit of Indians; and (3) Federal methods of delivery of services and funding.Requires Federal departments and agencies responsible for providing services or programs to or for the benefit of tribes or Indians to: (1) file Annual Indian Program Evaluations with specified congressional committees; and (2) publish annual listings in the Federal Register of all agency programs and services for which Indian tribes may be eligible.Directs the Secretary to file a Strategic Plan for the Coordination of Federal Assistance for Indians. 2025-08-19T17:29:48Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/502
107-s-504 107 s 504 Indian Tribal Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 2001 Native Americans 2001-03-09 2001-03-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2121-2126) Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 2 Indian Tribal Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 2001 - Establishes the Commission on Indian Tribal Recognition as an independent establishment which shall assume the authority of the Department of the Interior to recognize a petitioning Indian group's tribal status.Sets forth operating and documented petitioning procedures, including an opportunity for Indian groups denied recognition to a hearing under specified circumstances. Requires documented petitions to contain detailed, specific evidence, including: (1) statements of facts establishing that the petitioner has been identified as an American Indian entity on a substantially continuous basis since 1871, that a predominant portion of the petitioner's membership comprises a community distinct from those communities surrounding it and has existed as a community from historical times to the present, and that the petitioner has maintained political influence or authority over its members as an autonomous entity from historical times until the time of the petition; (2) a copy of the petitioner's governing document or description of the petitioner's membership criteria and the petitioner's governing procedures; and (3) a list of the petitioner's current members, a copy of each available former list of members based on the petitioner's defined criteria, and a description of the methods used in preparing those lists.Requires the Commission to publish an annual list of recognized Indian tribes.Provides for the protection of certain privileged information.Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award petition assistance grants.Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-19T17:30:33Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/504
107-hr-939 107 hr 939 Swan Creek Black River Confederated Ojibwa Tribes of Michigan Act Native Americans 2001-03-08 2001-03-08 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. House Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-11] MI R K000288 1 Swan Creek Black River Confederated Ojibwa Tribes of Michigan Act - Restores and reaffirms Federal recognition of the Swan Creek Black River Confederated Ojibwa Tribes of Michigan Indians as a distinct Indian tribe. Provides for the Tribe's tribal lands to be taken by the Secretary of Interior in trust for the benefit of the Tribe. Directs the Tribe to conduct by secret ballot an election to adopt a constitution and bylaws for the Tribe. 2025-08-19T17:31:27Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/939
107-s-493 107 s 493 A bill to provide for the establishment of a Sioux Nation Economic Development Council. Native Americans 2001-03-08 2001-03-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2077-2078) Senate Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] SD D D000064 1 Amends the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act to establish as part of the Wakpa Sica Reconciliation Place the Sioux Nation Economic Development Council to: (1) accept and administer gifts of property and use such gifts as a source of matching funds necessary to receive Federal assistance; (2) train tribal members to establish successful businesses; (3) provide grants and loans to members to establish or operate small businesses; (4) provide scholarships to member students pursuing an education in business; and (5) provide technical assistance to tribes and members in obtaining Federal assistance.Requires the Secretary of the Interior, at least annually, to award grants to the Council, to be used for such purposes. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/493
107-hr-791 107 hr 791 To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois. Native Americans 2001-02-28 2002-05-08 Committee Hearings Held. House Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15] IL R J000285 4 Extinguishes title claims of the Miami and Ottawa Tribes of Oklahoma and the Potawatomi Tribe of Kansas with respect to certain lands within Illinois based upon prior treaties with the United States. Extinguishes any aboriginal title within the claims extinguished.Confers exclusive jurisdiction upon the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to hear and determine such claims, requiring the United States to provide the only available remedy in money damages. 2026-02-10T13:37:26Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/791
107-s-340 107 s 340 Tribal College or University Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act Native Americans 2001-02-15 2001-02-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1466) Senate Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] SD D D000064 11 Tribal College or University Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the cancellation of a specified percentage of the total amount of any Federal Perkins loan, Federal Family Education loan, or direct student loan for each year of employment (up to five) as a full-time teacher at a tribal college or university if the borrower is not in default on such loan. Prohibits a borrower from receiving, for the same service, such a benefit and a national service educational award. Provides that the amount of any loan forgiven under this Act shall not be treated as gross income for Federal tax purposes. 2026-02-10T13:37:26Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/340
107-s-343 107 s 343 Indian Tribal Development Consolidated Funding Act of 2001 Native Americans 2001-02-15 2002-11-04 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 741. Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 2 Indian Tribal Development Consolidated Funding Act of 2001 - (Sec. 5) Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish a demonstration project under which up to 24 Indian tribes, tribal organizations, or consortia of tribes or organizations per fiscal year may receive aid in obtaining Federal resources and in more efficiently administering those resources for the furtherance of tribal self-governance and self-determination.(Sec. 6) Specifies application requirements, review procedures, and approval guidelines.(Sec. 7) Authorizes the President, acting through the heads of the appropriate Federal executive agencies, to promulgate regulations necessary to carry out this Act. Specifies the Federal executive agencies included within the scope of this Act.Authorizes the head of each Federal executive agency to: (1) identify suitable projects; (2) assist in planning and developing projects (including guidelines, models, and application forms); (3) review program requirements; (4) establish regulations; and (5) establish application processes and project supervision procedures (including procedures for designating agencies responsible for processing applications and project supervision) for joint administration of appropriate related Federal programs.(Sec. 8) Outlines procedures for processing requests for joint financing (financing by at least two Federal assistance programs).(Sec. 9) Authorizes the head of a Federal executive agency to: (1) promulgate uniform regulations concerning inconsistent or conflicting requirements between participating agencies; and (2) delegate supervision of joint agency projects to another appropriate Federal executive agency.(Sec. 11) Authorizes the establishment of a joint assistance fund to ensure that amounts received from more than one Federal program or appropriation are more effectively administered. Authorizes the use of excess funds to be determined by the head of the Federal executive agency administering the joint assistance fund.(Sec. 12) Provides for the financial manageme… 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/343
107-s-344 107 s 344 Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Act of 2001 Native Americans 2001-02-15 2001-02-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1474-1475) Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 6 Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Act of 2001 - Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from distributing the obligation authority for Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs for FY 2002 and 2003 with respect to amounts authorized for Indian reservation roads under the Federal Lands Highways Program.Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a demonstration project under which all funds made available for Indian reservation roads and highway bridges located on such roads shall be made available to an Indian tribal government, upon its request, for contracts and agreements for planning, research, engineering, and construction of any highway, road, bridge, parkway, or transit facility that provides access to or is located within the reservation or community of the Indian tribe.Deems an Indian tribe eligible to participate in the Indian reservation roads program to be a State eligible for: (1) safety incentive allocations to assist Indian communities in developing innovative programs to promote increased seat belt use rates; and (2) safety incentive grant funding to assist such communities in the prevention of the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated persons. 2025-08-19T17:31:59Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/344
107-hr-617 107 hr 617 To express the policy of the United States regarding the United States' relationship with Native Hawaiians, to provide a process for the reorganization of a Native Hawaiian government and the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian government, and for other purposes. Native Americans 2001-02-14 2001-07-16 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 80. House Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] HI D A000014 6 Establishes the United States Office for Native Hawaiian Relations within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior.(Sec. 5) Establishes the Native Hawaiian Interagency Coordinating Group to: (1) coordinate Federal programs and policies or actions that may significantly or uniquely affect Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; (2) assure that each Federal agency develops a policy on consultation with Native Hawaiians; and (3) assure the participation of such agencies in the development of an annual report to Congress.(Sec. 6) Recognizes the right of the Native Hawaiian people to adopt organic governing documents, to be submitted to the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to certify that: (1) such documents meet specified certifications; and (2) the State of Hawaii supports the recognition of such Native Hawaiian government as evidenced by a resolution or act of the Hawaiian State legislature. Extends Federal recognition to such government as the representative governing body of the Native Hawaiian people upon election of officers and certification by the Secretary.(Sec. 7) Authorizes appropriations.(Sec. 8) Reaffirms the delegation by the United States of authority to the State of Hawaii to address the conditions of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii. Permits the United States, upon Federal recognition of the Native Hawaiian government, to enter into an agreement with the State and such government regarding the transfer of lands, resources, and assets dedicated to Native Hawaiian use. 2025-04-07T13:41:41Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/617
107-hr-562 107 hr 562 Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization of 2001 Native Americans 2001-02-13 2001-03-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] HI D A000014 1 Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization of 2001 - Amends the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act (the Act) to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to contract with Papa Ola Lokahi (an organization of public agencies and private organizations focused on improving the health status of Native Hawaiians) to support community-based initiatives that are reflective of holistic approaches to health.Makes Papa Ola Lokahi eligible to receive research endowments under the Public Health Service Act.Requires Papa Ola Lokahi to serve as a clearinghouse for data associated with the health status of Native Hawaiians.Authorizes the Secretary to make a grant to or contract with Papa Ola Lokahi for planning with Native Hawaiian health care systems or a Native Hawaiian Center to serve the health needs of Native Hawaiian communities on each of the islands of Oahu, Molokai, Maui, Hawaii, Lanai, Kauai, and Niihau. Adds to the services authorized the support of culturally appropriate activities enhancing health and wellness, including land-, water-, ocean-, and spiritually-based projects and programs.Allows the Secretary to provide funds: (1) to an appropriate Native Hawaiian organization or health care organization (currently, only to Kamehameha Schools) to provide scholarship and fellowship assistance (currently only scholarship assistance) to Native Hawaiian students enrolled in health professions courses or programs; and (2) to carry out Native Hawaiian demonstration projects of national significance, including the establishment of specified Native Hawaiian Centers of Excellence. Deems the Papa Ola Lokahi as a qualified Center of Excellence.Establishes a National Bipartisan Native Hawaiian Health Care Entitlement Commission to: (1) establish a study committee to collect and compile data concerning Native Hawaiian needs with regard to the provision of health services; and (2) make recommendations to Congress for the provision of such services as an entitlement. 2025-08-19T17:30:30Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/562
107-hr-483 107 hr 483 Regarding the use of the trust land and resources of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon. Native Americans 2001-02-06 2001-12-27 Became Public Law No: 107-102. House Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2] OR R W000791 4 Allows any restricted lands on the reservation of, and held in trust for, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon to be leased by the Indian owners, with the Secretary of the Interior's approval, for terms of not to exceed 99 years for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, business, or certain other purposes.Approves and ratifies the use of tribal lands, resources, and other assets for economic development as described in the Long-Term Global Settlement and Compensation Agreement between the Department of the Interior, the Tribes, and the Portland General Electric Company. Approves the authorization, execution, and delivery of such Agreement.Deems the Secretary of the Interior to have the authority to approve the Agreement and to implement the provisions under which the Secretary has obligations as a party. Provides that any agreements approved by the Secretary prior to or after the enactment of this Act under such authority shall not require congressional approval or ratification to be valid and binding.Provides that this Act shall take effect as of April 12, 2000. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/483
107-s-266 107 s 266 A bill regarding the use of the trust land and resources of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon. Native Americans 2001-02-06 2001-07-24 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-101. Senate Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] OR R S001142 1 Allows any restricted lands on the reservation of, and held in trust for, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon to be leased by the Indian owners, with the Secretary of the Interior's approval, for terms of not to exceed 99 years for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, business, or certain other purposes.Approves the use of tribal lands, resources, and other assets for economic development as described in the Long-Term Global Settlement and Compensation Agreement and its Included Agreements between the Department of the Interior, the Tribes, and the Portland General Electric Company. Ratifies authorization, execution, and delivery of such Agreement by such parties and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to take necessary actions to approve and implement it. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/266
107-s-243 107 s 243 Indian School Construction Act Native Americans 2001-02-01 2001-02-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1019-1021) Senate Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD] SD D J000177 9 Indian School Construction Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a pilot program under which eligible Indian tribes have the authority to issue tribal school modernization bonds to provide funding for the construction, rehabilitation, or repair of tribal schools, including advance planning and design.Permits a tribe to use amounts received through the issuance of a bond to enter into and make payments under contracts: (1) for the design and engineering of the school; and (2) with financial advisors, underwriters, attorneys, trustees, and other professionals who would be able to provide assistance to the tribe in issuing bonds.Makes any tribal school modernization bond issued by a tribe subject to a trust agreement.Authorizes the Secretary to deposit not more than $30 million each fiscal year into a tribal school modernization escrow account beginning in FY 2002 from amounts made available for school replacement under the construction account of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Requires the Secretary to use any amounts deposited to make payments to trustees or for advance planning and design.Declares that no bond shall be an obligation of, nor shall payment of the principal be guaranteed by, the United States, the tribes, or their schools. Provides that any amounts earned through the investment of funds under the control of a trustee shall not be subject to Federal income tax. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit to individuals who hold such bonds. Permits a separation (including at issuance) of the ownership of such a bond and the entitlement to the credit with respect to such bond. 2026-02-10T13:37:26Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/243
107-hr-291 107 hr 291 Wyandotte Tribe Settlement Act Native Americans 2001-01-30 2001-02-15 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3] KS D M001140 1 Wyandotte Tribe Settlement Act- Directs the Secretary of the Interior, upon transfer of title from the Wyandotte Indian Tribe to the Secretary of a single parcel of contiguous real property located within Wyandotte County, Kansas, purchased by the Tribe, to take such real property into trust for gaming purposes for the benefit of the Tribe.Provides that the transaction and taking into trust of land by the Secretary shall be in settlement of any and all land claims the Wyandotte Tribe may have arising out of the Federal Government's taking of the Tribe's right of exclusive use of land located within the County. 2025-08-19T17:30:10Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/291
107-hr-293 107 hr 293 To elevate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health, and for other purposes. Native Americans 2001-01-30 2001-06-27 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5] WA R N000051 25 Establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Health to facilitate advocacy for the development of appropriate Indian health policy, and to promote consultation on matters related to Indian health, in a manner consistent with the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Indian tribes. Elevates the position of Director of the Indian Health Service to such Assistant Secretary position. Prescribes duties. 2025-04-07T13:40:59Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/293
107-s-210 107 s 210 Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act of 2002 Native Americans 2001-01-30 2002-09-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 3 Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act of 2002 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to authorize a tribe with an approved plan to carry out a demonstration project to coordinate its federally funded Indian behavioral health care program, covering alcohol and substance abuse and mental health problems.Requires a project to integrate program services into a single, comprehensive program using an automated clinical information system. Permits funds to be used for the information system.Requires the Secretary to cooperate with the Secretaries of Labor, the Interior, Education, Housing and Urban Development, and Transportation, and the Attorney General who shall enter into an interdepartmental memorandum of agreement for the implementation of approved plans.Makes the Indian Health Service the lead agency (rather than the Bureau of Indian Affairs).Stipulates that funding under this Act is in addition to existing tribal funding. Provides for interagency fund transfers.Requires the Secretary of HHS to report to the appropriate congressional committees on the program and any statutory barriers to services integration.Makes any State with an alcohol and substance abuse or mental health program targeted to Indian tribes eligible to receive no-cost Federal personnel assignments if it would help the program's success. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/210
107-s-211 107 s 211 Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001 Native Americans 2001-01-30 2001-04-04 Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 1 Native American Education Improvement Act of 2001 - Amends the Education Amendments of 1978 to revise requirements relating to education programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) of the Department of the Interior.Sets forth requirements for accreditation, and requires published minimum academic standards to be revised and applied to BIA-funded schools not otherwise accredited. Permits BIA-funded schools to elect to meet the applicable standards or be accredited by a tribal, regional, or State accrediting body.Requires the BIA to establish fiscal and accounting standards for all contract and grant schools.Revises requirements relating to: (1) tribal approval for closure or consolidation of certain BIA-funded schools or programs; (2) consideration of applications for contracts or grants for non-BIA-funded schools or for expansion of BIA-funded schools; (3) geographical attendance areas for BIA-funded schools; (4) school facilities construction; (5) BIA-education functions; (6) review and revision of an allotment formula for funding BIA-funded schools; (7) administrative cost grants to tribes or tribal organizations operating grant or contract schools; (8) the system of uniform direct funding and support of BIA-funded schools; (9) the policy for Indian control of Indian education; (10) the recruitment of Indian educators; (11) audits of BIA-funded schools; (12) rights of Indian students attending BIA-funded schools; (13) grants for early childhood development programs; (14) grants for tribal departments of education; and (15) procedures for negotiated rulemaking.Requires joint administrative, transportation, and program cost funds received by BIA-funded schools to be apportioned and retained at such schools. Authorizes their use for schoolwide projects to improve the educational program for all Indian students.Directs the Comptroller General to study the adequacy of funding and related funding formulae for BIA-funded schools.Directs the Secretary to revise national standards for home-living (dormitory) situatio… 2025-08-19T17:28:35Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/211
107-s-212 107 s 212 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization of 2001 Native Americans 2001-01-30 2001-01-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S735-773) Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 7 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization of 2001 - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise requirements for health care programs and services for Indians, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations.Makes permanent a demonstration project under which Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and Alaska Native health organizations that contract or compact for the operation of a hospital or IHS clinic, may elect to directly bill and receive reimbursement for health care services provided for which payment is made under Medicare and Medicaid of the Social Security Act (SSA), or from any other third-party payor.Replaces the Urban Health Programs Branch with an Office for Urban Indian Health.Directs the Secretary, acting through the IHS and Indian tribes and tribal organizations, to consolidate certain existing programs into a new program of comprehensive behavioral health, prevention, treatment, and aftercare for Indian tribes.Establishes the National Bi-Partisan Indian Health Care Entitlement Commission to: (1) establish a Study Committee to study the extent of Indian health services needs; (2) review and analyze the Study Committee's report; and (3) make recommendations to Congress for providing health services for Indians as an entitlement.Amends SSA titles XVIII (Medicare), XIX (Medicaid), and XXI (Children's Health Insurance Program) to conform with this Act. 2025-08-19T17:30:55Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/212
107-s-214 107 s 214 A bill to elevate the position of Director of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services to Assistant Secretary for Indian Health, and for other purposes. Native Americans 2001-01-30 2002-06-24 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 435. Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 9 Establishes within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Health to facilitate advocacy for the development of appropriate Indian health policy, and to promote consultation on matters related to Indian health, in a manner consistent with the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Indian tribes. Elevates the position of Director of the Indian Health Service to such Assistant Secretary position. Prescribes duties. 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/214

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