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COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
UNITED STATES SENATE
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LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH CONGRESS
2003-2004
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FINAL EDITION
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COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
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BEN NIGHTHORSE CAMPBELL, Chairman
DANIEL K. INOUYE, Vice Chairman
JOHN McCAIN, Arizona KENT CONRAD, North Dakota
PETE V. DOMENICI, New Mexico HARRY REID, Nevada
CRAIG THOMAS, Wyoming DANIEL K. AKAKA, Hawaii
ORRIN G. HATCH, Utah BYRON L. DORGAN, North Dakota
JAMES M. INHOFE, Oklahoma TIM JOHNSON, South Dakota
GORDON SMITH, Oregon MARIA CANTWELL, Washington
LISA MURKOWSKI, Alaska
PAUL MOOREHEAD, Majority Staff Director/Chief Counsel
PATRICIA M. ZELL, Minority Staff Director/Chief Counsel
MARILYN K. BRUCE, Clerk
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Page
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs......................... 2
Statistical Summary, Activities of the Committee.................. 4
Senate Bills and Resolutions, in numerical order.................. 5
House Bills and Resolutions, in numerical order................... 7
Senate Reports, in numerical order................................ 8
House Reports, in numerical order................................. 8
Public Laws, in numerical order................................... 9
Bills and Resolutions Referred:
Senate Bills.................................................. 11
Senate Concurrent Resolutions................................. 27
Senate Joint Resolutions...................................... 29
Senate Resolutions............................................ 31
House Bills................................................... 33
House Concurrent Resolutions.................................. 35
House Joint Resolutions....................................... 37
Special Committee Actions..................................... 39
Hearings, in chronological order.............................. 41
Publications:
Hearings...................................................... 45
Committee Prints.............................................. 47
Executive Communications, Petitions, Nominations & Presidential
Messages...................................................... 49
Index, by Subject............................................... 51
Index, by Sponsor............................................... 57
Jurisdiction and Rules of the Committee......................... 61
STATISTICAL SUMMARY
ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS-108th CONGRESS
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2003, 1st Sess. 2004, 2d Sess. Totals
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REFERRED BY THE SENATE
Senate bills..................57..................20..........77............
House bills...................1...................1...........2.............
Senate resolutions............3...................2...........5.............
House resolution..............0...................0...........0.............
Senate concurrent resolutions.0...................0...........0.............
House concurrent resolution...1...................0...........1.............
Senate joint resolutions......0...................2...........2.............
House joint resolutions.......0...................0...........0.............
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Total........................62..................25..........87............
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Executive communications......8...................9...........17............
Petitions.....................2...................2...........4.............
Nominations...................6...................0...........6.............
Presidential messages.........0...................0...........0.............
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Total........................16..................11..........27............
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REPORTED TO THE SENATE
Senate bills..................12..................19..........31............
House bills...................0...................1...........1.............
Senate resolutions............1...................0...........1.............
Senate joint resolutions......0...................2...........2.............
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Total........................13..................22..........35............
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SENATE AND HOUSE BILLS WHICH HAVE BECOME LAW
Public........................2...................11..........13............
Private.......................0...................0...........0.............
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Total........................2...................11..........13............
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HEARINGS HELD
Senate bills..................18..................14..........32............
House bills...................0...................0...........0.............
Senate joint resolutions......0...................0...........0.............
House joint resolutions.......0...................0...........0.............
Nominations...................3...................0...........3.............
Oversight investigations......12..................14..........26............
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Total........................33..................28..........61............
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MEETINGS
Hearings......................33..................28..........61............
Business sessions.............10..................10..........20............
Executive sessions............0...................2...........2.............
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Total........................43..................40..........83............
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SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS, JOINT AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS REFERRED
TO COMMITTEE
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SENATE
SENATE BILLS SENATE BILLS SENATE JOINT CONCURRENT SENATE
RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS
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S. 162 S. 1488 S.J. Res. 37 S. Res. 64
S. 175 S. 1528 S.J. Res. 41 S. Res. 246
S. 222 S. 1529 S. Res. 248
S. 281 S. 1530 S. Res. 423
S. 285 S. 1540 S. Res. 441
S. 288 S. 1565
S. 297 S. 1600
S. 344 S. 1601
S. 378 S. 1648
S. 420 S. 1696
S. 424 S. 1715
S. 428 S. 1721
S. 437 S. 1770
S. 462 S. 1802
S. 463 S. 1823
S. 519 S. 1905
S. 521 S. 1955
S. 522 S. 1996
S. 523 S. 2134
S. 550 S. 2172
S. 555 S. 2232
S. 558 S. 2277
S. 575 S. 2301
S. 578 S. 2382
S. 618 S. 2436
S. 702 S. 2523
S. 725 S. 2539
S. 868 S. 2571
S. 1122 S. 2605
S. 1146 S. 2734
S. 1165 S. 2770
S. 1205 S. 2790
S. 1342 S. 2843
S. 1377 S. 2878
S. 1423 S. 2879
S. 1438 S. 2932
S. 1459 S. 2936
S. 1469 S. 2951
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HOUSE BILLS, JOINT AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
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HOUSE
HOUSE BILLS HOUSE BILLS CONCURRENT HOUSE JOINT HOUSE
RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS
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H.R. 2912 H. Con. Res.
237
H.R. 4471
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REPORTS
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SENATE REPORTS BILL NO. SENATE REPORTS BILL NO. HOUSE REPORTS BILL NO.
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108-17 S. 162 108-310 S.J. Res. 37 108-502 H.R. 2912
108-18 S. 222 No written report S.J. Res. 41
108-48 S. 521 No written report S. Res. 64
108-49 S. 523
108-72 S. 555
108-75 S. 285
108-76 S. 558
108-85 S. 344
108-150 S. 281
108-151 S. 618
108-165 S. 1146
108-213 S. 420
108-228 S. 1601
108-259 S. 1423
108-264 S. 1721
108-273 S. 1955
108-306 S. 2436
108-311 S. 1996
108-335 S. 2382
108-343 H.R. 2912
108-355 S. 1530
108-380 S. 1529
108-389 S. 2605
108-397 S. 1438
108-403 S. 297
108-404 S. 519
108-405 S. 702
108-406 S. 2843
108-411 S. 556
108-412 S. 1696
108-413 S. 1715
108-414 S. 1905
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PUBLIC LAWS
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PUBLIC LAWS BILL NO. PUBLIC LAWS BILL NO.
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108-22 S. 162
108-34 S. 222
108-204 S. 523
108-270 S. 618 (H.R. 884)
108-278 S. 2134 (H.R.
3846)
108-322 S.J. Res. 41
108-329 S. 2277 (H.R.
4115)
108-374 S. 1721
108-393 H.R. 4471
108-393 S. 2571 (H.R.
4471)
108-431 H.R. 2912
108-437 S. 1146
108-451 S. 437
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SENATE BILLS
SENATE BILLS
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S. 162
Jan. 15, 2003
Mr. McCain, for himself.
A bill to provide for the use of distribution of certain funds awarded
to the Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Jan. 15, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jan. 15, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Jan. 26, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Mar. 10, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell without amendment. With written report No. 108-17.
Mar. 10, 2003.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 30.
Mar. 13, 2003.--Passed Senate without amendment by unanimous consent.
Mar. 17, 2003.--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar. 17, 2003.--Received in the House.
Mar. 17, 2003.--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar. 25, 2003.--Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Apr. 29, 2003.--Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr. 29, 2003.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr. 29, 2003.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed
to by voice vote.
Apr. 29, 2003.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to
without objection.
Apr. 29, 2003.--Cleared for White House.
May 2, 2003.--Presented to President.
May 14, 2003.--Signed by President.
May 14, 2003.--Became Public Law No: 108-22.
S. 175
Jan. 15, 2003
Mr. McCain, for himself, Mr. Daschle, and Mr. Johnson.
A bill to establish a direct line of authority for the Office of Trust
Reform Implementation and Oversight to oversee the management and reform
of Indian trust funds and assets under the jurisdiction of the
Department of the Interior, and to advance tribal management of such
funds and assets, pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination Act.
Jan. 15, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jan. 15, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 222
Jan. 15, 2003
Mr. Kyl, for himself, and Mr. McCain.
A bill to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Zuni
Indian Tribe in Apache County, Arizona, and for other purposes.
Jan. 28, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jan. 28, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Feb. 26, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Mar. 10, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell without amendment. With written report No. 108-18.
Mar. 10, 2003.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 31.
Mar. 13, 2003.--Passed Senate without amendment by unanimous consent.
Mar. 17, 2003.--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar. 17, 2003.--Received in the House.
Mar. 17, 2003.--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar. 21, 2003.--Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Mar. 21, 2003.--Executive comment requested from Interior.
Jun. 3, 2003.--Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun. 3, 2003.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jun. 3, 2003.--At the conclusion of debate, the yeas and nays were
demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX,
the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be
postponed.
Jun. 3, 2003.--Considered as unfinished business.
Jun. 3, 2003.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Failed
by the yeas and nays: (2/3 required): 224-188 (Roll No. 230).
Jun. 4, 2003.--Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 258 reported to House.
Rule provides for consideration of S. 222 and S. 273. S. 222 shall be
debatable 40 minutes equally divided between the Chairman and Ranking
Minority Member of the Committee on Resources. Waives all points of
order against consideration of S. 222. Provides one motion to
recommit, with or without instructions, for S. 222. The rule further
provides that S. 273 shall be debatable for 40 minutes equally divided
between the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Committee on
Resources. Waives all points of order against consideration of S. 273.
Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit.
Jun. 5, 2003.--Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 258.
Jun. 5, 2003.--The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun. 5, 2003.--Considered as unfinished business.
Jun. 5, 2003.--On passage passed by the yeas and nays: 389-3 (Roll No.
247).
Jun. 5, 2003.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without
objection.
Jun. 5, 2003.--Cleared for White House.
Jun. 11, 2003.--Presented to President.
Jun. 23, 2003.--Signed by President.
Jun. 23, 2003.--Became Public Law No: 108-34.
S. 281
Jan. 4, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself, Mr. Domenici, and Mr. Inouye.
A bill to amend the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to
make certain amendments with respect to Indian tribes, to provide for
training and technical assistance to Native Americans who are interested
in commercial vehicle driving careers.
Feb. 4, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jun. 4, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Jun. 4, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-122.
Jun. 26, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sept. 22, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written
report No. 108-150.
Sept. 22, 2003.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 284.
S. 285
Feb. 4, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Inouye, and Ms. Murkowski.
A bill to authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and
substance abuse programs and services provided by Indian tribal
governments, and for other purposes.
Feb. 4, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 4, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Apr. 9, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-66.
May 14, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun. 18, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written
report No. 108-75.
Jun. 18, 2003.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 143.
Jul. 23, 2003.--Passed Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent.
Jul. 24, 2003.--Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration
of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
concerned.
Jul. 24, 2003.--Referred to House Resources.
Jul. 27, 2003.--Executive comment requested from HHS.
Jul. 24, 2003.--Referred to House Energy and Commerce.
Aug. 8, 2003.--Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
S. 288
Feb. 4, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself.
A bill to encourage contracting by Indians and Indian tribes for the
management of Federal land.
Feb. 4, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 4, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 297
Feb. 4, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself.
A bill to provide reforms and resources to the Bureau of Indian Affairs
to improve the Federal acknowledgement process.
Feb. 4, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 4, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Apr. 21, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-534.
Jun. 16, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov. 10, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell under authority of the order of the Senate of Oct. 11, 2004
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 108-403.
Nov. 10, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 794.
S. 344
Feb. 11, 2003
Mr. Akaka, for himself, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Carper, Mr. Hatch,
Mr. Reid, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Stevens.
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.
Feb. 11, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 11, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Feb. 25, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-27.
May 14, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr. 21, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun. 27, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written
report No. 108-85.
Jun. 27, 2003.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 185.
Jul. 2, 2003.--Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
S. 378
Feb. 12, 2003
Mr. Daschle, for himself, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Bingaman, Mr.
Conrad, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Kohl.
A bill to recruit and retain more qualified individuals to teach in
tribal colleges or universities.
Feb. 12, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 12, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 420
Feb. 14, 2003
Ms. Dole, for herself, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Bennett, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Craig,
Mr. Crapo, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Lott, Mr. McCain,
Mr. McConnell, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Smith, and Ms. Snowe.
A bill to provide for the acknowledgement of the Lumbee Tribe of North
Carolina.
Feb. 14, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Sept. 17, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-336.
Oct. 29, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov. 25, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written
report No. 108-213.
Nov. 25, 2003.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 419.
S. 424
Feb. 14, 2003
Mr. Bingaman, for himself, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Daschle, Mr. Dorgan, and
Mr. Inouye.
A bill to establish, reauthorize, and improve energy programs relating
to Indian tribes.
Feb. 14, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 14, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Mar. 19, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-61.
S. 428
Feb. 24, 2003
Mr. Baucus, for himself.
A bill to provide for the distribution of judgment funds to the
Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation.
Feb. 24, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 24, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Jul. 30, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 437
Feb. 25, 2003
Mr. Kyl, for himself, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. McCain.
A bill to provide for adjustments to the Central Arizona Project in
Arizona, to authorize the Gila River Indian Community water rights
settlement, to reauthorize and amend the Southern Arizona Water Rights
Settlement Act of 1982.
Feb. 25, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Sept. 30, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Joint hearings held with
the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources' Subcommittee on Water
and Power. Hearings printed: S. Hrg. 108-216.
Feb. 25, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources.
Sept. 15, 2004.--Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to
be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sept. 28, 2004.--Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by
Senator Domenici with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With
written report No. 108-360.
Sept. 28, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 719.
Sept. 10, 2004.--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Oct. 10, 2004.--Passed Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent.
Nov. 16, 2004.--Received in the House.
Nov. 16, 2004.--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov. 16, 2004.--Held at the desk.
Nov. 17, 2004.--Mr. Hayworth moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
Nov. 17, 2004.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov. 17, 2004.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed
to by voice vote.
Nov. 17, 2004.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to
without objection.
Nov. 17, 2004.--Cleared for White House.
Nov. 29, 2004.--Presented to President.
Nov. 10, 2004.--Signed by President.
Nov. 10, 2004.--Became Public Law No: 108-451.
S. 462
Feb. 26, 2003
Mr. Dodd, for himself, and Mr. Lieberman.
A bill to establish procedures for the acknowledgment of Indian tribes.
Feb. 26, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 26, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 463
Feb. 26, 2003
Mr. Dodd, for himself, and Mr. Lieberman.
A bill to provide grants to ensure full and fair participation in
certain decisionmaking processes of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Feb. 26, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 26, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 519
Mar. 5, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself.
A bill to determine the feasibility of establishing an Indian Tribal
Development Corporation.
Mar. 05, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 05, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Apr. 30, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-75.
Jul. 21, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sept. 29, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov. 10, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell under authority of the order of the Senate of November 11,
2004 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment
to the title. With written report No. 108-404.
Nov. 10, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 795.
Nov. 19, 2004.--Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the
title by unanimous consent.
Nov. 20, 2004.--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
S. 521
Mar. 5, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself, and Mr. Inouye.
A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to extend the terms of leases
of certain restricted Indian land.
Mar. 5, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 5, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Apr. 10, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 15, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 108-48.
May 15, 2003.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 99.
S. 522
Mar. 5, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself, Mr. Domenici, and Mr. Thomas.
A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to assist Indian tribes in
developing energy resources.
Mar. 5, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 5, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Mar. 19, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-61.
Apr. 10, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 523
Mar. 5, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself, and Mr. Inouye.
A bill to make technical corrections to law relating to Native
Americans.
Mar. 5, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 5, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Apr. 10, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 15, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 108-49.
May 15, 2003.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 100.
Jul. 30, 2003.--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Jul. 30, 2003.--The committee substitute withdrawn by unanimous consent.
Jul. 30, 2003.--Passed Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent.
Sept. 3, 2003.--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Sept. 10, 2003.--Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Oct. 29, 2003.--Committee consideration and markup session held.
Oct. 29, 2003.--Ordered to be reported by unanimous consent.
Nov. 17, 2003.--Reported by the committee on 108-374, Part I.
Nov. 17, 2003.--Referred sequentially to the House Committee on
Agriculture for a period ending not later than Nov. 21, 2003 for
consideration of such provisions of the bill as fall within the
jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(a), rule X.
Dec. 18, 2003.--Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit,
Rural Development and Research.
Nov. 21, 2003.--House Committee on Agriculture granted an extension for
further consideration ending not later than Jan. 31, 2004.
Jan. 31, 2004.--Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Jan. 31, 2004.--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 235.
Jan. 11, 2004.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to
without objection.
Feb. 11, 2004.--Cleared for White House.
Feb. 23, 2004.--Presented to President.
Mar. 2, 2004.--Signed by President.
Mar. 2, 2004.--Became Public Law No: 108-204.
S. 550
Mar. 6, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself, Mr. Inouye, and Mr. Thomas.
A bill to amend the Indian Land Consolidation Act to improve provisions
relating to probate of trust and restricted land.
Mar. 6, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 6, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
May 7, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-81.
Oct. 15, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-379.
S. 555
Mar. 6, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself, Mr. Inouye, and Mr. McCain.
A bill to establish the Native American Health and Wellness Foundation.
Mar. 6, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Apr. 9, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-66.
May 14, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment favorably.
Jun. 16, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with amendments. With written report No. 108-72.
Jun. 16, 2003.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 141.
Jul. 16, 2003.--Passed Senate with amendments by unanimous consent.
Jul. 17, 2003.--Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration
of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
concerned.
Jul. 17, 2003.--Referred to House Resources
Jul. 24, 2003.--Executive Comment requested from Interior, HHS.
Jul. 17, 2003.--Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Jul. 23, 2003.--Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
S. 556
Mar. 6, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself, Mr. Bingaman, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Daschle, Mr.
Dorgan, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Johnson, Mr. McCain, Ms. Murkowski, and Ms.
Murray.
A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and
extend that Act.
Mar. 6, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jul. 16, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Joint hearings held with
the House Committee on Resources Office of Native American and Insular
Affairs. Hearings printed: S. Hrg. 108-199.
Mar. 6, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Apr. 2, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-62.
Jul. 23, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-204.
Sept. 22, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov. 16, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written
report No. 108-411.
Nov. 16, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 802.
Dec. 8, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
S. 558
Mar. 6, 2003
Mr. McCain, for himself, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Conrad, Mr.
Domenici, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Johnson, and Ms. Murray.
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.
Mar. 6, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 6, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Apr. 9, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-66.
May 14, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Jun. 18, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell without amendment. With written report No. 108-76.
Jun. 18, 2003.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 144.
Jul. 16, 2003.--Passed Senate without amendment by unanimous consent.
Jul. 17, 2003.--Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration
of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
concerned.
Jul. 17, 2003.--Referred to House Resources.
Jul. 24, 2003.--Executive Comment requested from HHS.
Jul. 17, 2003.--Referred to House Energy and Commerce.
Jul. 23, 2003.--Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
S. 575
Mar. 7, 2003
Mr. Inouye, for himself, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Daschle, and Mr.
Johnson.
A bill to amend the Native American Languages Act to provide for the
support of Native American language survival schools.
Mar. 7, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 7, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
May 15, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-107.
S. 578
Mar. 7, 2003
Mr. Inouye, for himself, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Campbell, and Ms. Cantwell.
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include Indian
tribes among the entities consulted with respect to activities carried
out by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
May 7, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jul. 7, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-312.
May 7, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental
Affairs.
S. 618
May 13, 2003
Mr. Reid, for himself, and Mr. Ensign.
A bill to provide for the use and distribution of the funds awarded to
the Western Shoshone identifiable group under Indian Claims Commission
Docket Numbers 326-A-1, 326-A-3, 326-K.
Mar. 13, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 13, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Jul. 16, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sept. 22, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written
report No. 108-151.
Sept. 22, 2003.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 285.
Oct. 17, 2003.--Passed Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent.
Oct. 17, 2003.--Held at the desk.
S. 702
Mar. 25, 2003
Mr. Inouye, for himself, and Mr. Akaka.
A bill to amend the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act to
revise and extend that act.
Mar. 25, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 25, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
May 14, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Nov. 10, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell under authority of the order of the Senate of Nov. 11, 2004
without amendment. With written report No. 108-405.
Nov. 10, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 796.
S. 725
3/27/2003
Mr. Bingaman, for himself, Mr. Dayton, Ms. Feinstein, Mr. Inouye, and
Mr. Leahy.
A bill to amend the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to
provide from the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for Indian
reservation roads.
Mar. 27, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 27, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Jul. 4, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-122.
S. 868
Apr. 10, 2003
Mr. Smith, for himself.
A bill to amend the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Restoration Act to
provide for the cultural restoration and economic self-sufficiency of
the Confederation Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians of
Oregon.
Apr. 10, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Apr. 10, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Mar. 30, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-522.
S. 1122
May 22, 2003
Mr. Johnson, for himself, and Mr. Daschle.
A bill to provide equitable funding for tribal transportation programs.
May 22, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Jun. 4, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-122.
S. 1146
May 23, 2003
Mr. Conrad, for himself, Mr. Campbell, and Mr. Dorgan.
A bill to implement the recommendations of the Garrison Unit Joint
Tribal Advisory Committee by providing authorization for the
construction of a rural health care facility on the Fort Berthold Indian
Reservation, North Dakota.
May 23, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
May 23, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Jun. 11, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-164.
Jul. 16, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct. 15, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with an amendment. With written report No. 108-165.
Oct. 15, 2003.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 308.
Oct. 27, 2003.--Passed Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent.
Oct. 28, 2003.--Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration
of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
concerned.
Oct. 28, 2003.--Referred to House Resources.
May 19, 2004.--Committee consideration and mark-up session held.
May 19, 2004.--Ordered to be reported by unanimous consent.
Oct. 28, 2003.--Referred to House Energy and Commerce.
Nov. 14, 2003.--Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun. 3, 2004.--Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-523,
Part I.
Jun. 3, 2004.--House Committee on Energy and Commerce granted an
extension for further consideration ending not later than July 9,
2004.
Jul. 9, 2004.--Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Jul. 9, 2004.--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 354.
Nov. 17, 2004.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to
without objection.
Nov. 17, 2004.--Cleared for White House.
Nov. 22, 2004.--Presented to President.
Dec. 3, 2004.--Signed by President.
Dec. 3, 2004.--Became Public Law No: 108-437.
S. 1165
Jun. 2, 2003
Mr. Domenici, for himself, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Campbell, and Mr. Inouye.
A bill to amend the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to
provide from the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for Indian
reservation roads.
Jun. 2, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jun. 2, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Jun. 4, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-122.
S. 1205
Jun. 5, 2003
Mr. Stevens, for himself, and Ms. Murkowski.
A bill to provide discounted housing for teachers and other staff in
rural areas of States with a population less than 1 million and with a
high population of Native Americans or Alaska Natives.
Jun. 5, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jun. 5, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1342
Jun. 26, 2003
Ms. Feinstein, for herself.
A bill to amend the Graton Rancheria Restoration Act to give the
Secretary of the Interior discretion regarding taking land into trust.
Jun. 26, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jun. 26, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1377
Jul. 8, 2003
Mr. Bingaman, for himself, and Mr. Domenici.
A bill to authorize a Native American language demonstration program at
the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque, in consortium with the
Linguistic Institute for Native Americans.
Jul. 8, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1423
Jul. 17, 2003
Mr. Allen, for himself, and Mr. Warner.
A bill to extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe,
the Chickahominy Indian Tribe--Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi
Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the
Nansemond Indian Tribe.
Jul. 17, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Oct. 29, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment favorably.
May 6, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell
with amendments. With written report No. 108-259.
May 6, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 500.
S. 1438
Jul. 22, 2003
Ms. Cantwell, for herself, Mr. Inouye, and Ms. Murray.
A bill to provide for equitable compensation to the Spokane Tribe of
Indians of the Spokane Reservation for the use of tribal land for the
production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam.
Jul. 22, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jul. 22, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Oct. 2, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-375.
Sept. 22, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct. 8, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to
the title. With written report No. 108-397.
Oct. 8, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 787.
Nov. 19, 2004.--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Nov. 19, 2004.--Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the
title by unanimous consent.
Nov. 20, 2004.--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Dec. 1, 2004.--Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
S. 1459
Jul. 25, 2003
Mr. McCain, for himself, Mr. Daschle, Mr. Inouye, and Mr. Johnson.
A bill to provide for reform of management of Indian trust funds and
assets under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior.
Jul. 25, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jul. 25, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1469
Jul. 28, 2003
Mr. Bingaman, for himself, Mr. Daschle, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Inouye, and Mr.
Johnson.
A bill to amend the Head Start Act to provide grants to tribal colleges
and universities to increase the number of post-secondary degrees in
early childhood education and related fields earned by Indian Head Start
agency staff members, parents of children served by such an agency, and
members of the community involved.
Jul. 28, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jul. 28, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1488
Jul. 29, 2003
Mr. Bingaman, for himself.
A bill to establish the Native American Entrepreneurs Program to provide
$3 million in grants annually to qualified organizations to provide
training and technical assistance to disadvantaged Native American
entrepreneurs.
Jul. 29, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jul, 29, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1528
Jul. 31, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself, Mr. Domenici, and Mr. Inouye.
A bill to establish a procedure to authorize the integration and
coordination of Federal funding dedicated to the community, business,
and economic development of Native American communities.
Jul, 31, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jul. 31, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1529
Jul. 31, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself, and Mr. Inouye.
A bill to amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to include provisions
relating to the payment and administration of gaming fees.
Jul. 31, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jul. 31, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Mar. 24, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-475.
Jul. 14, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sept. 28, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written
report No. 108-380. Minority views filed.
Sept. 28, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 739.
S. 1530
Jul. 31, 2003
Mr. Daschle, for himself, and Mr. Johnson.
A bill to provide compensation to the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Sioux
Tribes of South Dakota for damage to tribal land caused by Pick-Sloan
projects along the Missouri River.
Jul. 31, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jul. 31, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Jun. 15, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-620.
Jul. 14, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
amendments favorably.
Sept. 21, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with amendments. With written report No. 108-355.
Sept. 21, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 710.
Nov. 19, 2004.--Passed Senate with amendments by unanimous consent.
Nov. 20, 2004.--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Nov. 29, 2004.--Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
S. 1540
Jul. 31, 2003
Mr. Daschle, for himself.
A bill to provide for the payment of amounts owed to Indian tribes and
individual Indian money account holders.
Jul. 31, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jul. 31, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1565
Aug. 1, 2003
Mr. Inouye, for himself.
A bill to reauthorize the Native American Programs Act of 1974.
Aug. 1, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Aug. 1, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1600
Sept. 9, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself, Mr. Inouye, and Mr. Johnson.
A bill to provide for periodic Indian needs assessments, to require
Federal Indian program evaluations.
Sept. 9, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Sept. 9, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1601
Sept. 9, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself, Mr. Daschle, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Hatch, Mr.
Inouye, and Mr. Johnson.
A bill to amend the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence
Prevention Act to provide for the reporting and reduction of child abuse
and family violence incidences on Indian reservations.
Sept. 9, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Sept. 9, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Sept. 24, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-341.
Oct. 29, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar. 9, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 108-228.
Mar. 9, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 438.
Sept. 29, 2004.--Passed Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent.
Sept. 30, 2004.--Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition
to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sept. 30, 2004.--Referred to House Resources.
Sept. 30, 2004.--Referred to House Judiciary.
Nov. 5, 2004.--Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and
Homeland Security.
S. 1648
Sept. 24, 2003
Ms. Feinstein, for herself.
A bill to modify the date as of which certain tribal land of the Lytton
Rancheria of California is deemed to be held in trust.
Sept. 24, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Sept. 24, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1696
Oct. 1, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself, and Mr. Inouye.
A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance
Act to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes.
Oct. 1, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Oct. 1, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
May 19, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-584.
Jun. 16, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov. 16, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written
report No. 108-412.
Nov. 16, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 803.
S. 1715
Oct. 3, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself, and Mr. Inouye.
A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance
Act to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes.
Oct. 3, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Oct. 3, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
May 12, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-584.
Jun. 16, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
amendments favorably.
Nov. 16, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with amendments. With written report No. 108-413.
Nov. 16, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 804.
S. 1721
Oct. 14, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself, Mr. Daschle, and Mr. Thomas.
A bill to amend the Indian Land Consolidation Act to improve provisions
relating to probate of trust and restricted land.
Oct. 14, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Oct. 14, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Jan. 28, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr. 21, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 13, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 108-264.
May 13, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 515.
Jun. 2, 2004.--Passed Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent.
Jun. 3, 2004.--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jun. 3, 2004.--Executive comment requested from Interior.
Jun. 23, 2004.--Committee hearings held.
Jul. 14, 2004.--Committee consideration and mark-up session held.
Jul. 14, 2004.--Ordered to be reported by unanimous consent.
Sept. 7, 2004.--Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-
656.
Sept. 7, 2004.--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400.
Oct. 7, 2004.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without
objection.
Oct. 7, 2004.--Cleared for White House.
Oct. 15, 2004.--Presented to President.
Oct. 27, 2004.--Signed by President.
Oct. 27, 2004.--Became Public Law No: 108-374.
S. 1770
Oct. 21, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself, Mr. Domenici, and Mr. Inouye.
A bill to establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to
reach a settlement of pending class action litigation.
Oct. 21, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Oct. 21, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Oct. 29, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-389.
S. 1802
Oct. 30, 2003
Mr. Johnson, for himself, and Mr. Enzi.
A bill to amend the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-
Determination Act of 1996 and other Acts to improve housing programs for
Indians.
Oct. 30, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs with instructions that when the committee reports, the bill be
referred pursuant to the order of May 27, 1988, to the Committee on
Banking, Housing and Urban affairs for a period not to exceed 60 days.
S. 1823
Nov. 5, 2003
Mr. Burns, for himself, and Mr. Baucus.
A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Assiniboine
and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation to lease tribally-owned
land on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation for one or more interstate gas
pipelines.
Nov. 5, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Nov. 5, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1905
Nov. 20, 2003
Ms. Murkowski, for herself, and Mr. Campbell.
A bill to provide habitable living quarters for teachers,
administrators, other school staff, and their households in rural areas
of Alaska located in or near Alaska Native Villages.
Nov. 20, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Nov. 20, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Mar. 16, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held in Anchorage,
AK. Hearings printed: S. Hrg. 108-468.
Sept. 29, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov. 17, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written
report No. 108-414.
Nov. 17, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 806.
S. 1955
Nov. 25, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself.
A bill to make technical corrections to laws relating to Native
Americans.
Nov. 25, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Nov. 25, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Apr. 7, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 20, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 108-273.
May 20, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 529.
S. 1996
Dec. 9, 2003
Mr. Daschle, for himself, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Inouye, and Mr. Johnson.
A bill to enhance and provide to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Angostura
Irrigation Project certain benefits of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River
basin program.
Dec. 9, 2003.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Dec. 9, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Jun. 16, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-625.
Jun. 23, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul. 20, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written
report No. 108-311.
Jul. 20, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 654.
Nov. 19, 2004.--Passed Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent.
Nov. 20, 2004.--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Nov. 20, 2004.--Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
S. 2134
Feb. 26, 2004
Ms. Feinstein, for herself, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Smith, and
Mr. Inouye.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of
the Interior to enter into an agreement or contract with Indian tribes
meeting certain criteria to carry out projects to protect Indian forest
land.
Feb. 26, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 26, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 2172
Mar. 8, 2004
Mr. Campbell, for himself, and Mr. Inouye.
A bill to make technical amendments to the provisions of the Indian Self
Determination and Education Assistance Act relating to contract support
costs.
Mar. 8, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 8, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Apr. 28, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-540.
Jun. 16, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 2232
Mar. 25, 2004
Mr. Campbell, for himself.
A bill to amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 to revise the
fee cap on National Indian Gaming Commission funding and make certain
technical amendments.
Mar. 25, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 25, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 2277
Apr. 1, 2004
Mr. McCain, for himself.
A bill to amend the Act of November 2, 1966 (80 Stat. 1112), to allow
binding arbitration clauses to be included in all contracts affecting
the land within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation.
Apr. 1, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Apr. 1, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Jun. 16, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Jul. 19, 2004.--Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by
unanimous consent.
Jul. 19, 2004.--Passed Senate without amendment by unanimous consent.
S. 2301
Apr. 7, 2004
Mr. Inouye, for himself, and Mr. Johnson.
A bill to improve the management of Indian fish and wildlife and
gathering resources, and for other purposes.
Apr. 7, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Apr. 7, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Apr. 29, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-563.
Jul. 21, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 2382
May 4, 2004
Mr. Inouye, for himself, Mr. Campbell, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Daschle, Ms.
Murray.
A bill to establish grant programs for the development of
telecommunications capacities in Indian country.
May 4, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
May 4, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
May 20, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-592.
Jul. 21, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sept. 7, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written
report No. 108-335.
Sept. 7, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 691.
S. 2436
May 18, 2004
Mr. Inouye, for himself, Mr. Campbell, and Mr. Daschle.
A bill to reauthorize the Native American Programs Act of 1974.
May 18, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Jun. 8, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-594.
Jun. 16, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Jul. 15, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with amendments. With written report No. 108-306.
Jul. 15, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 634.
Sept. 29, 2004.--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Sept. 29, 2004.--Passed Senate with amendments by unanimous consent.
Sept. 30, 2004.--Referred to the House Committee on Education and the
Workforce.
S. 2523
Jun. 16, 2004
Mr. Daschle, for himself, and Mr. Johnson.
A bill to exempt the Great Plains Region and Rocky Mountain Region of
the Bureau of Indian Affairs from trust reform reorganization pending
the submission of agency-specific reorganization plans.
Jun. 16, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jun. 16, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 2539
Jun. 17, 2004
Mr. Campbell, for himself, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Kyl,
and Mr. Smith.
A bill to amend the Tribally Controlled Colleges or University
Assistance Act and the Higher Education Act to improve tribal colleges
and universities.
Jun. 17, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 2571
Jun. 23, 2004
Mr. Enzi, for himself, Mr. Johnson, and Ms. Murkowski.
A bill to clarify the loan guarantee authority under Title VI of the
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996.
Jun. 23, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs with instructions that if the committee reports, the bill be
referred pursuant to the order of May 27, 1988, to the Committee on
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for a period not to exceed 60
days.
Oct. 11, 2004.--Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by
unanimous consent.
Oct. 11, 2004.--Passed Senate without amendment by unanimous consent.
S. 2605
Jun. 24, 2004
Mr. Craig, for himself, and Mr. Crapo.
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior and the heads of other
Federal agencies to carry out an agreement resolving major issues
relating to the adjudication of water rights in the Snake River Basin,
Idaho.
Jun. 24, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Jul. 20, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 108-636.
Sept. 22, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct. 7, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 108-389.
Oct. 7, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 777.
Nov. 19, 2004.--Passed Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent.
Nov. 20, 2004.--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Nov. 20, 2004.--Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
S. 2734
Jul. 22, 2004
Mr. Campbell, for himself, Mr. Daschle, Mr. Inouye, and Mr. McCain.
A bill to implement the recommendations of the Inspector General of the
Department of the Interior regarding Indian tribal detention facilities.
Jul. 22, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jul. 22, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Nov. 17, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 2770
Jul. 22, 2004
Mr. Daschle, for himself, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. McCain.
A bill to establish a National Commission on American Indian Trust
Holdings.
Jul. 22, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jul. 22, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 2790
Sept. 10, 2004
Mr. Domenici, for himself.
A bill to provide the conveyance of certain public land in northwestern
New Mexico by resolving a dispute associated with coal preference right
lease interests on the land.
Sept. 10, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Sept. 10, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 2843
Sept. 23, 2004
Mr. Campbell, for himself.
A bill to make technical corrections to laws relating to Native
Americans.
Sept. 23, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Sept. 23, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Sept. 29, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
with amendments favorably.
Sept. 30, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with amendments. Without written report.
Sept. 30, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 751.
Nov. 10, 2004.--By Senator Campbell from Committee on Indian Affairs
filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of
October 11, 2004. Report No. 108-406.
S. 2878
Sept. 30, 2004
Mr. Campbell, for himself.
A bill to amend the Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act to provide for the
acquisition of land for the Yurok Reservation and an increase in
economic development beneficial to the Hoopa Valley Tribe and the Yurok
Tribe.
Sept. 30, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Sept. 30, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 2879
Sept. 30, 2004
Mr. Campbell, for himself.
A bill to restore recognition to the Winnemem Wintu Indian Tribe of
California.
Sept. 30, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Sept. 30, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 2932
Oct. 7, 2004
Mr. Smith, for himself.
A bill to establish the Mark O. Hatfield-Elizabeth Furse Scholarship and
Excellence in Tribal Governance Foundation.
Oct. 7, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 2936
Oct. 7, 2004
Mr. Campbell, for himself.
A bill to restore land to the Enterprise Rancheria to rectify an
inequitable taking of the land.
Oct. 7, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Oct. 7, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 2951
Oct. 8, 2004
Mr. Hatch, for himself.
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land
held in trust for the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah to the City of
Richfield, UT.
Oct. 8, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
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S.J. Res. 37
May 6, 2004
Mr. Brownback, for himself, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Cochran, Mr.
Daschle, Mr. Dodd, and Mr. Inouye.
A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official
depredations and ill-conceived policies by the U.S. Government regarding
Indian tribes and offer an apology to all native peoples on behalf of
the United States.
May 6, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
May 6, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Jun. 12, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul. 15, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an
amended preamble. With written report No. 108-310.
Jul. 15, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 638.
S.J. Res. 41
Jul. 7, 2004
Mr. Campbell, for himself, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Bingaman, Ms. Boxer, Mr.
Brownback, Mr. Burns, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Chafee, Ms. Clinton, Mr.
Cochran, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Daschle, Mr. Dodd, Ms. Dole, Mr.
Domenici, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Hagel, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Inhofe, Mr.
Inouye, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Lieberman, Mr.
Lott, Mr. McCain, Ms. Mikulski, Ms. Murkowski, Ms. Murray, Mr. Nelson,
Mr. Reid, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Smith, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Thomas, and Mr.
Wyden.
A joint resolution commemorating the opening of the National Museum of
the American Indian.
Jul. 7, 2004.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Jul. 7, 2004.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Jul. 14, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul. 16, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an
amended preamble. Without written report.
Jul. 16, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 641.
Jul. 22, 2004.--Passed Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble
by unanimous consent.
Sept. 21, 2004.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to
without objection.
Sept. 21, 2004.--Cleared for White House.
Sept. 29, 2004.--Presented to President.
Oct. 5, 2004.--Signed by President.
Oct. 5, 2004.--Became Public Law No: 108-322.
SENATE RESOLUTIONS
SENATE RESOLUTIONS
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S. Res. 64
Jan. 29, 2003
Mr. Campbell, for himself.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Senate Committee
on Indian Affairs.
Jan. 29, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs ordered to be reported an
original measure.
Feb. 25, 2003.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Original measure reported
to Senate by Senator Campbell. Without written report.
Feb. 25, 2003.--Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. Res. 246
Oct. 17, 2003
Mr. Smith, for himself, and Mr. Wyden.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that November 22, 1983,
the date of the restoration by the Federal Government of Federal
recognition to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of
Oregon, should be memorialized.
Oct. 17, 2003.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Nov. 21, 2003.--Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by
unanimous consent.
Nov. 21, 2003.--Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and
with a preamble by unanimous consent.
S. Res. 248
Oct. 21, 2003
Mr. Campbell for himself, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Smith, and Ms.
Stabenow.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the
individual Indian money account trust fund lawsuit.
Oct. 21, 2003.--Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Nov. 19, 2004.--Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by
unanimous consent.
Nov. 19, 2004.--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Nov. 19, 2004.--Senate Amendment 4069 proposed by Senator Craig for
Senator Campbell. To provide a complete substitute for the resolution.
Nov. 19, 2004.--Senate Amendment 4069 agreed to in Senate by unanimous
consent.
Nov. 19, 2004.--Senate Amendment 4070 proposed by Senator Craig for
Senator Campbell. To provide a complete substitute for the preamble.
Nov. 19, 2004.--Senate Amendment 4070 agreed to in Senate by unanimous
consent.
Nov. 19, 2004.--Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an
amended preamble by unanimous consent.
S. Res. 423
Sept. 10, 2004
Mr. Inhofe, for himself.
A resolution commending Inez Sitter for her service to the United
States.
Sept. 10, 2004.--Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Nov. 18, 2004.--Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by
unanimous consent.
Nov. 18, 2004.--Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and
with a preamble by unanimous consent.
S. Res. 441
Sept. 29, 2004
Mr. Smith, for himself, and Mr. Wyden
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that October 17, 1984,
the date of the restoration by the Federal Government of Federal
recognition to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and
Siuslaw Indians, should be memorialized.
Sept. 29, 2004.--Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Nov. 18, 2004.--Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by
unanimous consent.
Nov. 18, 2004.--Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and
with a preamble by unanimous consent.
HOUSE BILLS
HOUSE BILLS
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H.R. 2912
Jul. 25, 2003
Mr. Lucas, for himself, Mr. Carson, Mr. Cole, Mr. Kildee, and Mr.
Sullivan.
To reaffirm the inherent sovereign rights of the Osage Tribe to
determine its membership and form of government.
Jul. 25, 2003.--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jul. 27, 2003.--Executive comment requested from Interior.
Mar. 15, 2004.--Committee hearings held.
May 5, 2004.--Committee consideration and markup session held.
May 5, 2004.--Ordered to be reported by unanimous consent.
May 19, 2004.--Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-502.
May 19, 2004.--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.
Jun. 1, 2004.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without
objection.
Jun. 2, 2004.--Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
Jul. 14, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Sept. 15, 2004.--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Campbell without amendment. With written report No. 108-343.
Sept. 15, 2004.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 697.
Nov. 19, 2004.--Passed Senate without amendment by unanimous consent.
Nov. 19, 2004.--Cleared for White House.
Nov. 23, 2004.--Presented to President.
Dec. 3, 2004.--Signed by President.
Dec. 3, 2004.--Became Public Law No: 108-431.
H.R. 4471
Jun. 1, 2004
Mr. Renzi, for himself, Mr. Matheson, Mr. Ney, and Ms. Waters.
To clarify the loan guarantee authority under Title VI of the Native
American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996.
Jun. 1, 2004.--Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jun. 3, 2004.--Committee consideration and mark-up session held.
Jun. 3, 2004.--Ordered to be reported by voice vote.
Jun. 17, 2004.--Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H.
Rept. 108-550.
Jun. 17, 2004.--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 318.
Jun. 21, 2004.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to
without objection.
Jun. 22, 2004.--Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to
the Committee on Indian Affairs with instructions that when the
committee reports, the bill be referred pursuant to the order of May
27, 1988, to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for
a period not to exceed 60 days.
Oct. 11, 2004.--Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by
unanimous consent.
Oct. 11, 2004.--Passed Senate without amendment by unanimous consent.
Oct. 11, 2004.--Cleared for White House.
Oct. 19, 2004.--Presented to President.
Oct. 30, 2004.--Signed by President.
Oct. 30, 2004.--Became Public Law No: 108-393.
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
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H. Con. Res. 237
Jun. 26, 2003
Mr. Renzi, for himself, Mr. Flake, Mr. Franks, Mr. Grijalva, Mr.
Hayworth, and Mrs. Kobe.
Honoring the late Rick Lupe, lead forestry technician for the Bureau of
Indian Affairs Fort Apache Agency, for his dedication and service to the
United States and for his essential service in fighting wildfires and
protecting the environment and communities of Arizona.
Jun. 26, 2003.--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Oct. 29, 2003.--Committee consideration and markup session held.
Oct. 29, 2003.--Ordered to be reported by unanimous consent.
Nov. 4, 2003.--Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-343.
Nov. 4, 2003.--Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
Nov. 4, 2003.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without
objection.
Nov. 5, 2003.--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on
Indian Affairs.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
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SPECIAL COMMITTEE ACTIONS
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ACTIONS
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Nomination hearing on the nomination of Ross O. Swimmer to be Special
Trustee--Indian Affairs within the Department of the Interior.
February 12, 2003.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-22. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the President's fiscal year 2004 budget request.
February 26, 2003.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-60. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the President's fiscal year 2004 budget request.
March 5, 2003.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-60. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the role and funding of the Federal National Indian
Gaming Commission [NIGC] Pt. 1.
May 14, 2003.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-67. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the proposed reorganization of the Bureau of Indian
Affairs.
May 21, 2003.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-115. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the status of telecommunications in Indian country.
May 22, 2003.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-119. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the status of tribal fish and wildlife management
programs.
June 3, 2003.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-121. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the impacts on tribal fish and wildlife management
programs in the Pacific northwest.
June 4, 2003.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-125. PRINTED.
Nomination hearing of Dr. Charles Grim to be Director of the Indian
Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
June 11, 2003.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-127. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on Native American sacred places.
June 18, 2003.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-197. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. Pt. 2.
July 9, 2003.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-67. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on potential settlement mechanisms of the Cobell v.
Norton lawsuit
July 30, 2003.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-298. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on reauthorization of the Head Start program.
September 25, 2003.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-345. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the Missouri River Master Manual.
October 16, 2003.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-383. PRINTED.
Oct. 22, 2003
Nomination hearing of David W. Anderson to be Assistant Secretary for
Indian Affairs.
October 22, 2003.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-386. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the President's fiscal year 2005 budget request.
February 110 2004.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-420. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the President's fiscal year 2005 budget request.
February 25, 2003.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-420. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the status of the completion of the National Museum
of the American Indian.
March 3, 2004.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-421. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the proposed reorganization of major agencies and
functions related to Indian trust reform matters within the Department
of the Interior.
March 10, 2004.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-466. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the Inter-Tribal Timber Council's Indian Forest
Management Assessment Team report.
March 30, 2004.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-483. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the ``No Child Left Behind Act''.
June 16, 2004.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-621. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on Indian tribal detention facilities.
June 23, 2004.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-628. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the implementation of the American Indian Religious
Freedom Act of 1978.
July 14, 2004.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-630. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on pending legislation to reauthorize the Indian
Health Care Improvement Act.
July 21, 2004.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-677. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the contributions of Native American code talkers
in American military history.
September 22, 2004.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-693. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on lobbying practices involving Indian tribes.
September 29, 2004.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-720. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on lobbying practices involving Indian tribes.
November 17, 2004.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-720. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the water problems on the Standing Rock Sioux
Reservation.
November 18, 2004.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-758. PRINTED.
Oversight hearing on the Native Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
December 8, 2004.--Committee hearing. S. HRG. 108-768. PRINTED.
HEARINGS
HEARINGS
(Listed Chronologically)
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1
February 25, 2003
POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES REGARDING RELATIONSHIP WITH NATIVE
HAWAIIANS, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR THE RECOGNITION BY THE UNITED
STATES OF THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN GOVERNING ENTITY
S. 344, 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.
2
March 19, 2003
TRIBAL ENERGY SELF-SUFFICIENCY ACT AND THE NATIVE AMERICAN ENERGY
DEVELOPMENT AND SELF-DETERMINATION ACT
S. 424, the Tribal Energy Self-Sufficiency Act, and S. 522, the
Native American Energy Development and Self Determination Act of
2003.
3
April 2, 2003
INDIAN HEALTH CARE
S. 556, Indian Health Care Reauthorization Act Legislation.
4
April 9, 2003
S. 285 S. 555 S. 558
S. 285, to authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol
and substance abuse programs and services provided by Indian
tribal governments; S. 558, a bill to elevate the Director of the
Indian Health Service to be Assistant Secretary for Indian Health;
and S. 555, to establish the Native American Health and Wellness
Foundation.
5
April 30, 2003
NATIVE AMERICAN CAPITAL FORMATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT
S. 519, the Native American Capital Formation and Economic
Development Act.
6
May 7, 2003
INDIAN LAND CONSOLIDATION ACT
S. 550, the American Indian Probate Reform Act.
7
May 15, 2003
NATIVE AMERICAN LANGUAGES ACT
S. 575, a bill to amend the Native American Languages Act to provide
for the support of Native American language survival schools.
8
June 4, 2003
INDIAN RESERVATIONS ROAD PROGRAM
S. 281, the Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Improvement Act,
and S. 725, the Tribal Transportation Program Improvement Act.
9
June 11, 2003
RURAL HEALTH CARE FACILITY ON THE FORT BERTHOLD INDIAN RESERVATION
S. 1146, a bill to implement the recommendations of the Garrison
Unit Joint Tribal Advisory Committee by providing authorization
for the construction of a rural health care facility on the Fort
Berthold Indian Reservation, North Dakota.
10
July 16, 2003
INDIAN HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT
S. 556, a bill to reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act
11
July 23, 2003
REAUTHORIZATION OF THE INDIAN HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT
S. 556, a bill to reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act
12
July 30, 2003
TRIBAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENTS TO THE HOMELAND SECURITY ACT
S. 578, the tribal government amendments to the Homeland Security
Act
13
September 17, 2003
LUMBEE RECOGNITION
S. 420, the Lumbee Acknowledgement Act of 2003.
14
September 24, 2003
CHILD PROTECTION AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT
S. 1601, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention
Act.
15
September 30, 2003
ARIZONA WATER SETTLEMENTS ACT
S. 437, the Arizona Water Settlements Acts.
16
October 2, 2003
SPOKANE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF THE SPOKANE RESERVATION GRAND COULEE DAM
EQUITABLE COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT ACT
S. 1438, the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation
Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act.
17
October 15, 2003
AMERICAN INDIAN PROBATE REFORM ACT
S. 550, the American Indian Probate Reform Act.
18
October 29, 2003
INDIAN MONEY ACCOUNT CLAIMS SATISFACTION ACT
S. 1770, the Indian Money Account Claims Satisfaction Act.
2d Session
19
March 16, 2004
RURAL TEACHER HOUSING ACT
S. 1905, the Rural Teacher Housing Act.
20
March 24, 2004
INDIAN GAMING REGULATORY ACT AMENDMENTS
S. 1529, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Amendments.
21
March 30, 2004
THE COOS, LOWER UMPQUA, AND SIUSLAW RESTORATION AMENDMENTS ACT
S. 868, the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Restoration Amendments
Act
22
April 21, 2004
FEDERAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT PROCESS REFORM ACT
S. 297, a bill to provide reforms and resources to the Bureau of
Indian Affairs to improve the Federal acknowledgement process.
23
April 28, 2004
TRIBAL CONTRACT SUPPORT COST TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
S. 2172, a bill to make technical amendments to the provisions of
the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act
relating to contract support costs.
24
April 29, 2004
NATIVE AMERICAN FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT
S. 2301, the Native American Fish and Wildlife Resource Management
Act.
25
May 12, 2004
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE ACT
S. 1715, the Department of Interior Tribal Self Governance Act.
26
May 19, 2004
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE ACT
S. 1696, the Department of Health and Human Services Tribal Self
Governance Act.
27
May 20, 2004
NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTIVITY ACT
S. 2382, the Native American Connectivity Act.
28
June 8, 2004
NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS ACT
S. 2436, the Native American Programs Act Reauthorization.
29
June 15, 2004
TRIBAL PARITY ACT
S. 1530, the Tribal Parity Act.
30
June 16, 2004
THE OGLALA SIOUX TRIBE ANGOSTURA IRRIGATION PROJECT REHABILITATION AND
DEVELOPMENT ACT
S. 1996, the Oglala Sioux Tribe Angostura Irrigation Project
Rehabilitation and Development Act.
31
July 20, 2004
NEZ PERCE-SNAKE RIVER WATER RIGHTS ACT
S. 2605, the Nez Perce Water Rights Act.
32
July 21, 2004
NATIVE AMERICAN CAPITAL FORMATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT
S. 519, the Native American Capital Formation and Economic
Development Act of 2003.
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATIONS
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Hearings
Confirmation hearing on the nomination of Ross O. Swimmer to be Special
Trustee--Indian Affairs within the Department of the Interior.
February 12, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-22).
Hearing on S. 344, 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. February 25, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-27).
Oversight hearing on the President's fiscal year 2004 budget request.
February 26, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-60).
Hearing on pending legislation related to Indian energy, namely, S. 424,
the Tribal Energy Self-Sufficiency Act, and S. 522, the Native
American Energy Development and Self Determination Act. March 19, 2003
(S. Hrg. 108-61).
Hearing on S. 556, Indian Health Care Reauthorization Act Legislation.
April 2, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-62).
Hearing on S. 285, to authorize the integration and consolidation of
alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by Indian
tribal governments; S. 558, a bill to elevate the Director of the
Indian Health Service to be Assistant Secretary for Indian Health; and
S. 555, to establish the Native American Health and Wellness
Foundation. April 9, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-66).
Hearing on S. 519, the Native American Capital Formation and Economic
Development Act of 2003. April 30, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-75).
Hearing on S. 550, the Indian Land Consolidation Act. May 7, 2003 (S.
Hrg. 108-81).
Oversight hearing on the role and funding of the Federal National Indian
Gaming Commission (NIGC). May 14, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-67, Pt. 1).
Hearing on S. 575, a bill to amend the Native American Languages Act to
provide for the support of Native American language survival schools.
May 15, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-107).
Oversight hearing on the proposed reorganization of the Bureau of Indian
Affairs. May 21, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-115).
Oversight hearing on the status of telecommunications in Indian country.
May 22, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-119).
Oversight hearing on the status of tribal fish and wildlife management
programs. June 3, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-121).
Hearing on proposals to amend the Indian Reservation Roads Program--S.
281, the Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Improvement Act, and S.
725, the Tribal Transportation Program Improvement Act. June 4, 2003
(S. Hrg. 108-122).
Oversight hearing on the impacts on tribal fish and wildlife management
programs in the Pacific northwest. June 4, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-125).
Nomination hearing of Dr. Charles Grim to be Director of the Indian
Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. June 11,
2003 (S. Hrg. 108-127).
Hearing on S. 1146, a bill to implement the recommendations of the
Garrison Unit Joint Tribal Advisory Committee by providing
authorization for the construction of a rural health care facility on
the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, North Dakota. June 11, 2003 (S.
Hrg. 108-164).
Oversight hearing on Native American Sacred Places. June 18, 2003 (S.
Hrg. 108-197).
Oversight hearing on the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. July 9, 2003 (S.
Hrg. 108-67, Pt. 2).
Joint hearing with House Resources Committee on S. 556, a bill to
reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. July 16, 2003 (S.
Hrg. 108-199).
Hearing on S. 556, a bill to reauthorize the Indian Health Care
Improvement Act. July 23, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-204).
Oversight hearing on potential settlement mechanisms of the Cobell v.
Norton lawsuit. July 30, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-298).
Hearing on S. 578, the Tribal Government Amendments to the Homeland
Security Act. July 30, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-312).
Hearing on S. 420, the Lumbee Acknowledgement Act. September 17, 2003
(S. Hrg. 108-336).
Hearing on S. 1601, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence
Prevention Act. September 24, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-341).
Oversight hearing on reauthorization of the Head Start program.
September 25, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-345).
Joint hearing with the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Subcommittee on Water and Power, on S. 437, the Arizona Water
Settlements Acts. September 30, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-216).
Hearing on S. 1438, the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane
Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act.
October 2, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-375).
Hearing on S. 550, the American Indian Probate Reform Act. October 15,
2003 (S. Hrg. 108-379).
Oversight hearing on the Missouri River Master Manual. October 16, 2003
(S. Hrg. 108-383).
Confirmation hearing on the nomination of David W. Anderson to be
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs. October 22, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-
386).
Hearing on S. 1770, the Indian Money Account Claims Satisfaction Act.
October 29, 2003 (S. Hrg. 108-389).
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Oversight hearing on the President's fiscal year 2005 budget request.
February 11, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-420).
Oversight hearing on the President's fiscal year 2005 budget request.
February 25, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-420).
Oversight hearing on the status of the completion of the National Museum
of the American Indian. March 3, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-421).
Oversight hearing on the proposed reorganization of major agencies and
functions related to Indian trust reform matters within the Department
of the Interior. March 10, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-466).
Field hearing on S. 1905, the Rural Teacher Housing Act. March 16, 2004
(S. Hrg. 108-468).
Hearing on S. 1529, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Amendments. March
24, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-475).
Oversight hearing on the Inter-Tribal Timber Council's Indian Forest
Management Assessment Team Report. March 30, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-483).
Hearing on S. 868, the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Restoration
Amendments Act. March 30, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-522).
Hearing on S. 297, a bill to provide reforms and resources to the
Bureau of Indian Affairs to improve the Federal acknowledgement
process. April 21, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-534).
Hearing on S. 2172, a bill to make technical amendments to the
provisions of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance
Act relating to contract support costs. April 28, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-
540).
Hearing on S. 2301, the Native American Fish and Wildlife Resource
Management Act. April 29, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-563).
Hearing on S. 1715, the Department of the Interior Tribal Self
Governance Act. May 12, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-584).
Hearing on S. 1696, the Department of Health and Human Services Tribal
Self Governance Act. May 19, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-584).
Hearing on S. 2382, the Native American Connectivity Act. May 20, 2004
(S. Hrg. 108-592).
Hearing on S. 2436, the Native American Programs Act Reauthorization.
June 8, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-594).
Hearing on S. 1530, the Tribal Parity Act. June 15, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-
620).
Oversight hearing on the No Child Left Behind Act. June 16, 2004 (S.
Hrg. 108-621).
Hearing on S. 1996, the Oglala Sioux Tribe Angostura Irrigation Project
Rehabilitation and Development Act. June 16, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-625).
Oversight hearing on Indian tribal detention facilities. June 23, 2004
(S. Hrg. 108-628).
Oversight hearing on the implementation of the American Indian Religious
Freedom Act of 1978. July 14, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-630).
Hearing on S. 2605, the Nez Perce Water Rights Act of 2004. July 20,
2004 (S. Hrg. 108-636).
Hearing on S.519, the Native American Capital Formation and Economic
Development Act. July 21, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-673).
Oversight hearing on pending legislation to reauthorize the Indian
Health Care Improvement Act. July 21, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-677).
Oversight hearing on the contributions of Native American code talkers
in American military history. September 22, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-693).
Oversight hearing on lobbying practices involving Indian tribes.
September 29, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-720).
Oversight hearing on lobbying practices involving Indian tribes.
November 17, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-720).
Oversight hearing on the water problems on the Standing Rock Sioux
Reservation. November 18, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-758).
Oversight hearing on the Native Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
December 8, 2004 (S. Hrg. 108-768).
COMMITTEE PRINTS
COMMITTEE PRINTS
History, Jurisdiction, and Summary of Legislative Activities
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Committee Prints
The Role of Tribal Governments in Assuring America's Homelands Are
Secure. Jul. 29, 2003 (S. Prt. 108-37).
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, NOMINATIONS AND PRESIDENTIAL
MESSAGES
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, NOMINATIONS AND PRESIDENTIAL
MESSAGES
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Executive Communications
EC-9239
Sept. 15, 2004
A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report
of a rule entitled ``Indian Reservation Roads Program'' (RIN1076-AE17)
received on September 14, 2004; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-9045
Sept. 10, 2004
A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report
of a rule entitled ``Law and Order on Indian Reservations'' received
on August 18, 2004; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-7630
May 19, 2004
A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs,
Division of Transportation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Distribution of
Fiscal Year 2004 Indian Reservation Roads Funds'' (RIN1076-AE50)
received on May 14, 2004; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-6855
Mar. 29, 2004
A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs,
Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a proposed
plan for the use and distribution of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes
of the Fort Peck Reservation [tribe] judgment fund; to the Committee
on Indian Affairs.
EC-6011
Feb. 2, 2004
A communication from the Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fees''
(RIN3141-AA16) received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on
Indian Affairs.
EC-5788
Jan. 20, 2004
A communication from the Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission,
transmitting, a draft bill relative to the Indian Gaming Regulatory
Act of 1988; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-5787
Jan. 20, 2004
A communication from the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of
the Secretary, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to
law, a report relative to Indian Tribal Judgment Funds to be
distributed to the Mescalero Apache Tribe; to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
EC-5497
Jan. 20, 2004
A communication from the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a proposed plan for the use and distribution of the
Pueblo of Isleta judgment funds; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-5496
Jan. 20, 2004
A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs,
Division of Transportation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Partial Distribution
of Fiscal Year 2004 Indian Reservation Roads Funds'' (RIN1076-AE50)
received on December 3, 2003; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-4318
Sept. 22, 2003
A communication from the Director, Office of Personnel Policy, Office of
the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a discontinuation of service in acting role for the
position of Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, received on
September 15, 2003; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-4008
Sept. 9, 2003
A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Distribution of Fiscal Year 2003 Indian Reservation Roads Funds''
(RIN1076-AE34) received on August 13, 2003; to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
EC-3593
Jul. 31, 2003
A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Law and
Order on Indian Reservations'' received on July 28, 2003; to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-2758
Jun. 17, 2003
A communication from the Director, Office of Congressional and
Legislative Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a
draft bill entitled ``Resolve Certain Trust Fund Accounting
Discrepancies Within the Individual Indian Money Investment Pool''
received on June 3, 2003; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-2550
Jun. 5, 2003
A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs, Division
of Transportation, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Distribution of Fiscal Year
2003 Indian Reservation Roads Funds (RIN 1076-AE34)'' received on June
1, 2003; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-1237
Feb. 25, 2003
A communication from the Director, Office of Personnel Policy,
Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report
of a vacancy in the position of Assistant Secretary for Indian
Affairs, received on February 24, 2003; to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
EC-431
Jan. 16, 2003
A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Bureau
of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant
to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Partial Distribution of Fiscal
Year 2003 Indian Reservation Roads Funds (RIN1076-AE34)'' received on
January 6, 2003; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-271
Jan. 10, 2003
A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Arrangement with States, Territories, or Other Agencies for Relief
of Distress and Social Welfare of Indians'' received on December 16,
2002; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Petitions
POM-549
Oct. 8, 2004
A resolution adopted by the Society of Mayflower Descendants of the
State of Rhode Island relative to its Resolution dated January 10,
2001; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
POM-396
Apr. 8, 2004
A resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma
of the State of California relative to gaming facilities in the
county; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
POM-310
Oct. 22, 2003
A joint resolution adopted by the Assembly of the State of California
relative to the Choinumni Tribe; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
POM-71
Mar. 24, 2003
A resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of New Mexico
relative to honoring the nations, tribes and pueblos of New Mexico; to
the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Nominations
PN-935
Nominee: David Wayne Anderson, to be Assistant Secretary of the
Interior, Department of the Interior; vice Neal A. McCaleb, resigned.
Received: September 15, 2003; Referred: Senate Indian Affairs.
Latest Action: December 9, 2003--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
PN-560
Nominee: John Richard Grimes, to be member of the Board of Trustees,
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts
Development; vice Jayne G. Fawcett.
Received: April 30, 2003; Referred: Senate Indian Affairs.
Latest Action: July 16, 2003--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
PN-559
Nominee: Georgianna E. Ignace, to be member of the Board of Trustees,
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts
Development; vice Kenneth Blankenship, term expired.
Received: April 30, 2003; Referred: Senate Indian Affairs.
Latest Action: July 16, 2003--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
PN-558
Nominee: Lisa Genevieve Nason, to be member of the Board of Trustees,
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts
Development; vice Thomas A. Thompson, term expired.
Received: April 30, 2003; Referred: Senate Indian Affairs.
Latest Action: July 16, 2003--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
PN-468
Nominee: Charles W. Grim, to be Director of the Indian Health Service,
Department of Health and Human Services; vice Michael H. Trujillo.
Received: March 27, 2003; Referred: Senate Indian Affairs.
Latest Action: July 16, 2003--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
PN-287
Nominee: Ross Owen Swimmer, to be Special Trustee, Department of the
Interior; vice Thomas N. Slonaker, resigned.
Received: February 4, 2003; Referred: Senate Indian Affairs.
Latest Action: April 10, 2003--Confirmed by the Senate by yea-nay vote.
72-24. Record vote number: 133.
Presidential Messages
(None).
SUBJECT INDEX
SUBJECT INDEX
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A
Alaska Natives,
S. 1205, S. 1905
Angostura Irrigation Project,
S. 1996
Apology,
S.J. Res. 37
Assiniboine Tribe of Ft. Peck Reserversation,
S. 428, S. 1823
B
Binding Arbitration Clauses,
S. 2277
C
Chickahominy Indian Tribe,
S. 1423
Childhood Education,
S. 1469
Child Protection and Family Abuse,
S. 1601
Compensation,
S. 1438, S. 1530
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon,
S. Res. 246
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, & Siuslaw Indians,
S. Res. 441, S. 868
Contracting,
S. 288, S. 2134, S. 2172
Conveyance of Land,
S. 2790
D
Detention Facilities,
S. 2734
Distribution of Funds,
S. 162, S. 428, S. 618
E
Economic Development,
S. 519, S. 1528
Education,
S. 378, S. 1469, S. 2172
Energy,
S. 424, S. 522
Enterprise Rancheria,
S. 2936
Expenditures, Committee,
S. Res. 64
F
Federal Acknowledgment,
S. 297, S. 420, S. 462
Federal Recognition,
S. Res. 246, S. Res. 441, S. 1423, S. 2879
Fishing and Wildlife,
S. 2301
Forest,
S. 2134
Fort Berthold Indian Reservation,
S. 1146
Funding,
S. 725, S. 1122, S. 1165, S. 1528
G
Gaming,
S. 1529, S. 2232
Gila River,
S. 162, S. 437
Grand Coulee Dam,
S. 1438
Grants,
S. 463, S. 1469, S. 1488, S. 2382
Graton Rancheria Restoration Act,
S. 1342
Great Plains Region and Rocky Mountain Region,
S. 2523
H
Hawaiian, Native,
S. 344, S. 702
Health,
S. 285, S. 555, S. 556, S. 558, S. 1146,
Homeland Security,
S. 578
Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act,
S. 2878
Housing,
H.R. 4471, S. 1205, S. 1802, S. 1905, S. 2571
I
Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act,
S. 1601
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act,
S. 1529, S. 2232
Indian Health Service,
S. 558
Indian Money Account (IMA),
S. Res. 248, S. 154, S. 1770
Indian Needs Assessment,
S. 1600
Inez Sitter,
S. Res. 423
Interior, Department of,
S. 175, S. 1459, S. 2734, S. 2951
J
K
L
Land, Federal,
S. 288, S. 1205
Land Lease,
S. 521, S. 1823
Land Probate,
S. 550, S. 1721
Land, Restore,
S. 2936
Land Trust,
S. 2951
Language,
S. 575, S. 1377
Lower Brule and Crow Creek Sioux Tribe,
S. 1530
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina,
S. 420
Lytton Rancheria of California,
S. 1648
M
Mark O. Hatfield-Elizabeth Furse Scholarship,
S. 2932
Monacan Indian Nation,
S. 1423
Museum,
S.J. Res. 41
N
Nasemond Indian Tribe,
S. 1423
National Museum of the American Indian,
S.J. Res. 41
National Commission on Trust Holdings,
S. 2770
Native American Entrepreneurs Program,
S. 1488
Native American Language,
S. 575
Native American Programs Act of 1974,
S. 1565, S. 2436
O
Oglala Sioux Tribe,
S. 1996
Osage Tribe,
H.R. 2912
P
Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah,
S. 2951
Pick-Sloan Missouri River,
S. 1996
Probate Land,
S. 550
Program Evaluations,
S. 1600
Q
R
Rappahannock Tribe,
S. 1423
Roads,
S. 1165
Restoration,
S. 868
Rick Lupe,
H. Con. Res. 237
S
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation,
S. 2277
Scholarship,
S. 2932
Self Determination,
H.R. 4471, S. 1696, S. 1715, S. 2172
Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation,
S. 428
Sovereign Rights,
H.R. 2912, S. 344
Spokane Tribe of Indians,
S. 1438
Snake River Basin,
S. 2605
Substance Abuse,
S. 285
T
Technical Corrections,
S. 523, S. 1955, S. 2843
Telecommunications,
S. 2382
Title VI,
S. 2571
Transportation Equity Act,
S. 281, S. 725, S. 1165
Transportation Programs,
S. 1122
Tribal Colleges,
S. 378, S. 2539
Tribal Development Corporation,
S. 519
Trust Funds,
S. 175, S. 1459
Trust Reform,
S. 2523
U
University of New Mexico,
S. 1377
Upper Mattaponi Tribe,
S. 1423
V
W
Water Rights,
S. 222, S. 437, S. 2605
Western Shoshone,
S. 618
Winnemem Wintu Indian Tribe of California,
S. 2879
X
Y
Z
Zuni Indian Tribe
SPONSOR INDEX
SPONSOR INDEX
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Mr. Akaka
S. 344 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.
Mr. Allen
S. 1423 A bill to extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian
Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe--Eastern Division, the Upper
Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian
Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe.
Mr. Baucus
S. 428 A bill to provide for the distribution of judgment funds to the
Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation.
Mr. Bingaman
S. 424 A bill to establish, reauthorize, and improve energy programs
relating to Indian tribes.
S. 1377 A bill to authorize a Native American language demonstration
program at the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque, in consortium
with the Linguistic Institute for Native Americans.
S. 1469 A bill to amend the Head Start Act to provide grants to Tribal
Colleges and Universities to increase the number of post-secondary
degrees in early childhood education and related fields earned by
Indian Head Start agency staff members, parents of children served by
such an agency, and members of the community involved.
S. 1488 A bill to establish the Native American Entrepreneurs Program
to provide $3 million in grants annually to qualified organizations to
provide training and technical assistance to disadvantaged Native
American entrepreneurs.
Mr. Brownback
S.J. RES. 37 A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of
official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the U.S.
Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all native
peoples on behalf of the United States.
Mr. Burns
S. 1823 A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the
Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation to lease
tribally-owned land on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation for one or
more interstate gas pipelines.
Mr. Campbell
S. Res. 64 An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
S.J. Res. 41 A joint resolution commemorating the opening of the
National Museum of the American Indian.
S. 281 A bill to amend the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
Century to make certain amendments with respect to Indian tribes, to
provide for training and technical assistance to Native Americans who
are interested in commercial vehicle driving careers.
S. 285 A bill to authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol
and substance abuse programs and services provided by Indian tribal
governments.
S. 288 A bill to encourage contracting by Indians and Indian tribes for
the management of Federal land.
S. 297 A bill to provide reforms and resources to the Bureau of Indian
Affairs to improve the Federal acknowledgement process.
S. 519 A bill to establish a Native American-owned financial entity to
provide financial services to Indian tribes, Native American
organizations, and Native Americans.
S. 521 A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to extend the terms
of leases of certain restricted Indian land.
S. 522 A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to assist Indian
tribes in developing energy resources.
S. 523 A bill to make technical corrections to law relating to Native
Americans.
S. 550 A bill to amend the Indian Land Consolidation Act to improve
provisions relating to probate of trust and restricted land.
S. 555 A bill to establish the Native American Health and Wellness
Foundation.
S. 556 A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise
and extend that act.
S. 1528 A bill to establish a procedure to authorize the integration
and coordination of Federal funding dedicated to the community,
business, and economic development of Native American communities.
S. 1529 A bill to amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to include
provisions relating to the payment and administration of gaming fees.
S. 1600 A bill to provide for periodic Indian needs assessments, to
require Federal Indian program evaluations.
S. 1601 A bill to amend the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence
Prevention Act to provide for the reporting and reduction of child
abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations.
S. 1696 A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education
Assistance Act to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes.
S. 1715 A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education
Assistance Act to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes.
S. 1721 A bill to amend the Indian Land Consolidation Act to improve
provisions relating to probate of trust and restricted land.
S. 1770 A bill to establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution
process to reach a settlement of pending class action litigation.
S. 1955 A bill to make technical corrections to laws relating to Native
Americans.
S. 2172 A bill to make technical amendments to the provisions of the
Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act relating to
contract support costs.
S. 2232 A bill to amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 to
revise the fee cap on National Indian Gaming Commission funding and
make certain technical amendments.
S. 2539 A bill to amend the Tribally Controlled Colleges or University
Assistance Act and the Higher Education Act to improve tribal colleges
and universities.
S. 2734 A bill to implement the recommendations of the Inspector
General of the Department of the Interior regarding Indian tribal
detention facilities.
S. 2843 A bill to make technical corrections to laws relating to Native
Americans.
S. 2878 A bill to amend the Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act to provide for
the acquisition of land for the Yurok Reservation and an increase in
economic development beneficial to the Hoopa Valley Tribe and the
Yurok Tribe.
S. 2879 A bill to restore recognition to the Winnemem Wintu Indian
Tribe of California.
S. 2936 A bill to restore land to the Enterprise Rancheria to rectify
an inequitable taking of the land.
Mr. Cantwell
S. 1438 A bill to provide for equitable compensation of the Spokane
Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation in settlement of claims of
the tribe concerning the contribution of the tribe to the production
of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam.
Mr. Conrad
S. 1146 Major Actions: Help
A bill to implement the recommendations of the Garrison Unit Tribal
Advisory Committee by providing authorization for the construction of
a rural health care facility on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation,
North Dakota.
Mr. Craig
S. 2605 A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior and the heads of
other Federal agencies to carry out an agreement resolving major
issues relating to the adjudication of water rights in the Snake River
Basin, Idaho.
Mr. Daschle
S. 378 A bill to recruit and retain more qualified individuals to teach
in tribal colleges or universities.
S. 1530 A bill to provide compensation to the Lower Brule and Crow
Creek Sioux Tribes of South Dakota for damage to tribal land caused by
Pick-Sloan projects along the Missouri River.
S. 1540 A bill to provide for the payment of amounts owed to Indian
tribes and individual Indian money account holders.
S. 1996 A bill to enhance and provide to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and
Angostura Irrigation Project certain benefits of the Pick-Sloan
Missouri River basin program.
S. 2523 A bill to exempt the Great Plains Region and Rocky Mountain
Region of the Bureau of Indian Affairs from trust reform
reorganization pending the submission of Agency-specific
reorganization plans.
S. 2770 A bill to establish a National Commission on American Indian
Trust Holdings.
Mr. Dodd
S. 462 A bill to establish procedures for the acknowledgment of Indian
tribes.
S. 463 A bill to provide grants to ensure full and fair participation
in certain decisionmaking processes of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Mrs. Dole
S. 420 A bill to provide for the acknowledgement of the Lumbee Tribe of
North Carolina.
Mr. Dominici
S. 1165 A bill to amend the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
Century to provide from the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for
Indian reservation roads.
S. 2790 A bill to provide the conveyance of certain public land in
northwestern New Mexico by resolving a dispute associated with coal
preference right lease interests on the land.
Mr. Enzi
S. 2571 A bill to clarify the loan guarantee authority under Title VI
of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act
of 1996.
Mrs. Feinstein
S. 1342 A bill to amend the Graton Rancheria Restoration Act to give
the Secretary of the Interior discretion regarding taking land into
trust.
S. 1648 A bill to modify the date as of which certain tribal land of
the Lytton Rancheria of California is deemed to be held in trust.
S. 2134 A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture and the
Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement or contract with
Indian tribes meeting certain criteria to carry out projects to
protect Indian forest land.
Mr. Hatch
S. 2951 A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey
certain land held in trust for the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah to the
City of Richfield, Utah.
Mr. Inhofe
S. Res. 423 A resolution commending Inez Sitter for her service to the
United States.
Mr. Inouye
S. 575 A bill to amend the Native American Languages Act to provide for
the support of Native American language survival schools.
S. 578 A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include
Indian tribes among the entities consulted with respect to activities
carried out by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
S. 702 A bill to amend the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act
to revise and extend that act.
S. 1565 A bill to reauthorize the Native American Programs Act of 1974.
S. 2301 A bill to improve the management of Indian fish and wildlife
and gathering resources.
S. 2382 A bill to establish grant programs for the development of
telecommunications capacities in Indian country.
S. 2436 A bill to reauthorize the Native American Programs Act of 1974.
Mr. Johnson
S. 1122 A bill to provide equitable funding for tribal transportation
programs.
S. 1802 A bill to amend the Native American Housing Assistance and
Self-Determination Act of 1996 and other acts to improve housing
programs for Indians.
Mr. Kyl
S. 437 A bill to provide for adjustments to the Central Arizona Project
in Arizona, to authorize the Gila River Indian Community water rights
settlement, to reauthorize and amend the Southern Arizona Water Rights
Settlement Act of 1982.
S. 222 A bill to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of
the Zuni Indian Tribe in Apache County, Arizona.
Mr. Lucas
H.R. 2912 To reaffirm the inherent sovereign rights of the Osage Tribe
to determine its membership and form of government.
Mr. McCain
S. 162 A bill to provide for the use of distribution of certain funds
awarded to the Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
S. 175 A bill to establish a direct line of authority for the Office of
Trust Reform Implementation and Oversight to oversee the management
and reform of Indian trust funds and assets under the jurisdiction of
the Department of the Interior, and to advance tribal management of
such funds and assets, pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination Act.
S. 558 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.
S. 1459 A bill to provide for reform of management of Indian trust
funds and assets under the jurisdiction of the Department of the
Interior.
S. 2277 A bill to amend the Act of November 2, 1966 (80 Stat. 1112), to
allow binding arbitration clauses to be included in all contracts
affecting the land within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian
Reservation.
Ms. Murkowski
S. 1905 A bill to provide habitable living quarters for teachers,
administrators, other school staff, and their households in rural
areas of Alaska located in or near Alaska Native Villages.
Mr. Renzi
H. Con. Res. 237 Honoring the late Rick Lupe, lead forestry technician
for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Fort Apache Agency, for his
dedication and service to the United States and for his essential
service in fighting wildfires and protecting the environment and
communities of Arizona.
H.R. 4471 To clarify the loan guarantee authority under Title VI of the
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996.
Mr. Reid
S. 618 A bill to provide for the use and distribution of the funds
awarded to the Western Shoshone identifiable group under Indian Claims
Commission Docket Numbers 326-A-1, 326-A-3, 326-K.
Mr. Smith
S. Res. 246 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that
November 22, 1983, the date of the restoration by the Federal
Government of Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of the
Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, should be memorialized.
S. Res. 441 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that
October 17, 1984, the date of the restoration by the Federal
Government of Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of Coos,
Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, should be memorialized.
S. 868 A bill to amend the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Restoration
Act to provide for the cultural restoration and economic self-
sufficiency of the Confederation Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and
Siuslaw Indians of Oregon.
S. 2932 A bill to establish the Mark O. Hatfield-Elizabeth Furse
Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance Foundation.
Mr. Stevens
S. 1205 A bill to provide discounted housing for teachers and other
staff in rural areas of States with a population less than 1 million
and with a high population of Native Americans or Alaska natives.
JURISDICTION AND RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
JURISDICTION AND RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
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RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE RULES
Rule 1. The Standing Rules of the Senate, S. Res. 4, and the
provisions of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended by
the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970, to the extent the provisions
of such act are applicable to the Committee on Indian Affairs and
supplemented by these rules, are adopted as the rules of the committee.
MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE
Rule 2. The committee shall meet on the first Tuesday of each month
while the Congress is in session for the purpose of conducting business,
unless for the convenience of the members, the chairman shall set some
other day for a meeting. Additional meetings may be called by the
chairman as he may deem necessary.
OPEN HEARINGS AND MEETINGS
Rule 3. Hearings and business meetings of the committee shall be open
to the public except when the chairman by a majority vote orders a
closed hearing or meeting.
HEARING PROCEDURE
Rule 4(a). Public notice shall be given of the date, place and
subject matter of any hearing to be held by the committee at least 1
week in advance of such hearing unless the chairman of the committee
determines that the hearing is noncontroversial or that special
circumstances require expedited procedures and a majority of the
committee involved concurs. In no case shall a hearing be conducted with
less than 24 hours notice.
(b). Each witness who is to appear before the committee shall file
with the committee, at least 72 hours in advance of the hearing, an
original and 75 printed copies of his or her written testimony. In
addition, each witness shall provide an electronic copy of the testimony
on a computer disk formatted and suitable for use by the committee.
(c). Each member shall be limited to 5 minutes in questioning of any
witness until such times as all members who so desire have had an
opportunity to question the witness unless the committee shall decide
otherwise.
(d). The chairman and vice chairman or the ranking majority and
minority members present at the hearing may each appoint one committee
staff member to question each witness. Such staff Member may question
the witness only after all members present have completed their
questioning of the witness or at such time as the chairman and vice
chairman or the ranking majority and minority members present may agree.
BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
Rule 5(a). A legislative measure or subject shall be included in the
agenda of the next following business meeting of the committee if a
written request by a member for such inclusion has been filed with the
chairman of the committee at least 1 week prior to such meeting. Nothing
in this rule shall be construed to limit the authority of the chairman
of the committee to include legislative measures or subject on the
committee agenda in the absence of such request.
(b). Notice of, and the agenda for, any business meeting of the
committee shall be provided to each member and made available to the
public at least 2 days prior to such meeting, and no new items may be
added after the agenda is published except by the approval of a majority
of the members of the committee. The clerk shall promptly notify absent
Members of any action taken by the committee on matters not included in
the published agenda.
QUORUM
Rule 6(a). Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), 8 members
shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business of the committee.
Consistent with Senate rules, a quorum is presumed to be present unless
the absence of a quorum is noted by a member.
(b). A measure may be ordered reported from the committee unless an
objection is made by a member, in which case a recorded vote of the
members shall be required.
(c). One member shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of
conducting a hearing or taking testimony on any measure before the
committee.
VOTING
Rule 7(a). A Recorded vote of the members shall be taken upon the
request of any member.
(b). Proxy voting shall be permitted on all matters, except that
proxies may not be counted for the purpose of determining the presence
of a quorum. Unless further limited, a proxy shall be exercised only for
the date for which it is given and upon the terms published in the
agenda for that date.
SWORN TESTIMONY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Rule 8. Witnesses in committee hearings may be required to give
testimony under oath whenever the chairman or vice chairman of the
committee deems it to be necessary. At any hearing to confirm a
presidential nomination, the testimony of the nominee, and at the
request of any member, any other witness, shall be under oath. Every
nominee shall submit a financial statement, on forms to be perfected by
the committee, which shall be sworn to by the nominee as to its
completeness and accuracy. All such statements shall be made public by
the committee unless the committee, in executive session, determines
that special circumstances require a full or partial exception to this
rule. Members of the committee are urged to make public a complete
disclosure of their financial interests on forms to be perfected by the
committee in the manner required in the case of presidential nominees.
CONFIDENTIAL TESTIMONY
Rule 9. No confidential testimony taken by, or confidential material
presented to the committee or any report of the proceedings of a closed
committee hearing or business meeting shall be made public in whole or
in part by way of summary, unless authorized by a majority of the
Members of the committee at a business meeting called for the purpose of
making such a determination.
DEFAMATORY STATEMENTS
Rule 10. Any person whose name is mentioned or who is specifically
identified in, or who believes that testimony or other evidence
presented at, an open committee hearing tends to defame him or her or
otherwise adversely affect his or her reputation may file with the
committee for its consideration and action a sworn statement of facts
relevant to such testimony of evidence.
BROADCASTING OF HEARINGS OR MEETINGS
Rule 11. Any meeting or hearing by the committee which is open to the
public may be covered in whole or in part by television, radio
broadcast, or still photography. Photographers and reporters using
mechanical recording, filming, or broadcasting devices shall position
their equipment so as not to interfere with the sight, vision, and
hearing of members and staff on the dais or with the orderly process of
the meeting or hearing.
AMENDING THE RULES
Rule 12. These rules may be amended only by a vote of a majority of
all the members of the committee in a business meeting of the committee;
Provided, that no vote may be taken on any proposed amendment unless
such amendment is reproduced in full in the committee agenda for such
meeting at least 7. days in advance of such meeting.