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                       COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS

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                          LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR

                       ONE HUNDRED TENTH CONGRESS

                                2007-2008


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                            COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS

                 BYRON L. DORGAN, North Dakota, Chairman

                   CRAIG THOMAS, Wyoming Vice Chairman

      DANIEL K. INOUYE, Hawaii             JOHN McCAIN, Arizona
      KENT CONRAD, North Dakota            PETE V. DOMENICI, New Mexico
      DANIEL K. AKAKA, Hawaii              GORDON SMITH, Oregon
      TIM JOHNSON, South Dakota            LISA MURKOWSKI, Alaska
      MARIA CANTWELL, Washington           RICHARD BURR, North Carolina
      CLAIRE McCASKILL, Missouri           TOM COBURN, M.D., Oklahoma
      JON TESTER, Montana
                SARA G. GARLAND, Majority Staff Director
               DAVID A. MULLON JR. Minority Staff Director
                      MARILYN K. BRUCE, Chief Clerk
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                 BYRON L. DORGAN, North Dakota, Chairman

                  LISA MURKOWSKI, Alaska, Vice Chairman

      DANIEL K. INOUYE, Hawaii             JOHN McCAIN, Arizona
      KENT CONRAD, North Dakota            TOM COBURN, M.D., Oklahoma
      DANIEL K. AKAKA, Hawaii              JOHN BARRASSO, Wyoming
      TIM JOHNSON, South Dakota            PETE V. DOMENICI, New Mexico
      MARIA CANTWELL, Washington           GORDON H. SMITH, Oregon
      CLAIRE McCASKILL, Missouri           RICHARD BURR, North Carolina
      JON TESTER, Montana

      ALLISON C. BINNEY, Majority Staff Director and Chief Counsel
     DAVID A. MULLON JR., Minority Staff Director and Chief Counsel
                      MARILYN K. BRUCE, Chief Clerk
                                 TABLE OF CONTENTS
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                                                                    Page
      Senate Committee on Indian Affairs................................

                                                                       1

      Statistical Summary, Activities of the Committee..................

                                                                       4

      Senate Bills and Resolutions, in numerical order..................

                                                                       6

      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.................................

                                                                      19

          Senate Joint Resolutions......................................

                                                                      21

          Senate Resolutions............................................

                                                                      23

          House Bills...................................................

                                                                      25

          House Concurrent Resolutions..................................

                                                                      29

          House Joint Resolutions.......................................

                                                                      31

          House Resolutions.............................................

                                                                      33

      Special Committee Actions.........................................

                                                                      35

      Hearings, in chronological order..................................

                                                                      37

      Business Sessions, in chronological order.........................

                                                                      39

Publications:

          Hearings......................................................

                                                                      41

          Committee Prints..............................................

                                                                      43

      Executive Communications, Petitions, Nominations and Presidential 
        Messages........................................................

                                                                      45

      Index, by Subject.................................................

                                                                      49

      Index, by Sponsor.................................................

                                                                      51

      Jurisdiction and Rules of the Committee...........................

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                           STATISTICAL SUMMARY

     ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS - 110th CONGRESS
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                               2008, 2nd Sess.                  Totals

   2007, 1st Sess.

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                          REFERRED BY THE SENATE

Senate bills..................33..................10..........43............

House bills...................10..................2...........12............

Senate resolutions............1...................1...........2.............

House resolutions.............0...................0...........0.............

Senate joint resolutions......1...................0...........1.............

House joint resolutions.......1...................0...........1.............

Senate concurrent resolution..0...................0...........0.............

House concurrent resolution...0...................0...........0.............

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 Total Legislation............46..................13..........59............

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Executive communications......14..................11..........25............

Petitions.....................1...................3...........4.............

Nominations...................7...................1...........8.............

Presidential messages.........0...................0...........0.............

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 Total Activity...............22..................15..........37............

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                          REPORTED TO THE SENATE

Senate bills..................7...................12..........19............

House bills...................1...................3...........4.............

Senate resolutions............1...................0...........1.............

Senate joint resolutions......1...................0...........1.............

House joint resolutions.......0...................1...........1.............

Nominations...................7...................1...........8.............

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 Total........................17..................17..........34............

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               SENATE AND HOUSE BILLS WHICH HAVE BECOME LAW

Public........................2...................6...........8.............

Private.......................0...................0...........0.............

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 Total........................2...................6...........8.............

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                               HEARINGS HELD

Senate bills..................4...................5...........9.............

House bills...................0...................2...........2.............

Senate resolutions............0...................0...........0.............

House resolutions.............0...................0...........0.............

Senate joint resolutions......0...................0...........0.............

House joint resolutions.......0...................0...........0.............

Nominations...................2...................1...........3.............

Oversight investigations......15..................15..........30............

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 Total........................21..................23..........44............

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                                 Meetings

Hearings......................21..................21..........42............

Business sessions.............6...................5...........11............

Conference sessions...........0...................0...........0.............

Executive sessions............0...................0...........0.............

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 Total........................27..................26..........53............

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SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS, JOINT AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS REFERRED 
                              TO COMMITTEE

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 SENATE BILLS   SENATE BILLS   SENATE JOINT    CONCURRENT      SENATE
                               RESOLUTIONS    RESOLUTIONS    RESOLUTION
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       S. 16        S. 1643    S.J. Res. 4                    S. Res. 40
 
      S. 160        S. 1779                                  S. Res. 719
 
      S. 310        S. 1901
 
      S. 322        S. 2062
 
      S. 333        S. 2087
 
      S. 375        S. 2145
 
      S. 398        S. 2200
 
      S. 429        S. 2232
 
      S. 462        S. 2457
 
      S. 481        S. 2489
 
      S. 514        S. 2494
 
      S. 531        S. 2676
 
      S. 710        S. 2949
 
      S. 724        S. 3128
 
      S. 952        S. 3192
 
     S. 1058        S. 3194
 
     S. 1080        S. 3320
 
     S. 1193        S. 3355
 
     S. 1200        S. 3381
 
     S. 1255        S. 3473
 
     S. 1286        S. 3734
 
     S. 1347
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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. 65                                   H.J.RES.62
 
    H.R. 487
 
    H.R. 673
 
    H.R. 835
 
   H.R. 1294
 
   H.R. 1696
 
   H.R. 2120
 
   H.R. 2786
 
   H.R. 2963
 
   H.R. 3739
 
   H.R. 5680
 
   H.R. 6685
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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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       110-126            H.R. 835        2nd Session         2nd Session           110-164            H.R. 65
 
 No written report      S. Res. 40            110-435        H.J. Res. 62            110-50           H.R. 835
 
        110-83         S.J. Res. 4            110-409             H.R. 65           110-295          H.R. 2786
 
        110-43              S. 322            110-503           H.R. 2963           110-484          H.R. 3739
 
        110-44              S. 375            110-504           H.R. 5680           110-276             S. 375
 
        110-45              S. 398            110-505              S. 160       2nd Session        2nd Session
 
        110-46              S. 481            110-260              S. 310           110-611            S. 2457
 
       110-197             S. 1200            110-415              S. 462           110-692          H.R. 5680
 
       110-208             S. 1347            110-462              S. 531
 
       110-238             S. 2062            110-434             S. 1193
 
                                              110-460             S. 1255
 
                                              110-519             S. 1779
 
                                              110-326             S. 2087
 
                                              110-506             S. 2489
 
                                              110-450             S. 2494
 
                                              110-502             S. 3128
 
                                              110-480             S. 3192
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                               PUBLIC LAWS

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   PUBLIC LAWS          BILL NO.         PUBLIC LAWS        BILL NO.
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       110-370       H.J. Res. 62
 
       110-411          H.R. 2786
 
       110-383          H.R. 2963
 
       110-148          H.R. 3739
 
        110-78             S. 375
 
       110-453            S. 1193
 
       110-228            S. 2457
 
       110-390            S. 3128
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                              SENATE BILLS
                              SENATE BILLS

 The final status of legislation acted on by the Committee during the 
    109th session of the Congress is set forth below. Bills on the 
Committee roster not acted on and not listed below may be reintroduced 
                 in the next session of the Congress.
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S.16

                                                           Nov. 20, 2008

Mr. Craig, for himself

A bill to provide for certain land to be held in trust for the Burns 
Paiute Tribe.

Nov. 20, 2008--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Nov. 20, 2008--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.



S. 160

                                                            Jan. 4, 2007

Mr. Thune, for himself, and Mr. Johnson

Lower Brule and Crow Creek Tribal Compensation Act

Jan. 4, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
Sept. 25, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  without amendment. With written report No. 110-505.
Sept. 25, 2008--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 1089.



S. 310

                                                           Jan. 17, 2007

Mr. Akaka, for himself, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Dorgan, 
  Mr. Inouye, Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Stevens

Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007

Jan. 17, 2007--Introduced in Senate
Feb. 5, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  without amendment. With written report No. 110-260.
Feb. 5, 2008--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 567.



S. 322

                                                           Jan. 17, 2008

Mr. Dorgan, for himself, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Conrad, Mr. 
  Inouye, Mr. McCain, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Thomas

Indian Youth Telemental Health Demonstration Project Act of 2007.

Jan. 17, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
Apr. 10, 2007--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  with an amendment. With written report No. 110-43.
Apr. 10, 2007--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 108.



S. 333

                                                           Jan. 18, 2007

Ms. Dole, for herself, Mr. Burr, Mr. Inouye, and Ms. Mikulski.

Lumbee Recognition Act.

Jan. 18, 2007--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.



S. 375

                                                           Jan. 24, 2007

Mr. Smith, for himself, and Mr. Wyden

A bill to waive application of the Indian Self-Determination and 
Education Assistance Act to a specific parcel of real property 
transferred by the United States to 2 Indian tribes in the State of 
Oregon, and for other purposes.

Jan. 24, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
Apr. 10, 2007--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  without amendment. With written report No. 110-44.
May 22, 2007--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without 
  amendment by Unanimous Consent.
July 30, 2007--Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 
  110-276.
July 30, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without 
  objection.
July 30, 2007--Cleared for White House.
Aug. 3, 2007--Presented to President.
Aug. 13, 2007--Signed by President.
Aug. 13, 2007--Became Public Law No: 110-78.



S. 398

                                                           Jan. 25, 2007

Mr. Dorgan, for himself, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Inouye, Mr. 
  Johnson, Mr. McCain, and Mr. Thomas

Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Amendments of 
2007.

Jan. 25, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
Apr. 10, 2007--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  without amendment. With written report No. 110-45.
May 25, 2007--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an 
  amendment by Unanimous Consent.
June 25, 2007--Referred to House subcommittee: Referred to the 
  Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.



S. 429

                                                           Jan. 30, 2007

Mr. Inouye, for himself, and Mr. Akaka

Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2007.

Jan. 30, 2007--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Jan. 30, 2007--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.



S. 462

                                                           Jan. 31, 2007

Mr. Reid, for himself, Mr. Craig, Mr. Crapo, and Mr. Ensign

Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights 
Settlement Act.

Jan. 31, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
July 10, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report 
  No. 110-415.
July 10, 2008--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 872.



S. 481

                                                            Feb. 1, 2007

Mr. Conrad, for himself, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. 
  Johnson, Mr. Kohl, Mr. McCain, Mr. Tester, and Mr. Thune

Tribal Colleges and Universities Faculty Loan Forgiveness Act.

Feb. 1, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
Apr. 10, 2007--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  without amendment. With written report No. 110-46.
Apr. 10, 2007--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 111.



S. 514

                                                            Feb. 7, 2007

Mr. Nelson, for himself, and Mr. Martinez

Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition Act.

Feb. 7, 2007--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.
Sept. 25, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.



S. 531

                                                        February 8, 2007

Mr. McCain, for himself

A bill to repeal section 10(f) of Public Law 93-531, commonly known as 
the ``Bennett Freeze''.

Feb. 8, 2007--Introduced in Senate
Sept. 15, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  without amendment. With written report No. 110-462.
Sept. 18, 2008 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without 
  amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 22, 2008 Referred to House committee: Referred to the House 
  Committee on Natural Resources.



S. 710

                                                       February 28, 2007

Mr. Inouye, for himself, and Mr. Akaka

Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2007.

Feb. 28, 2007--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 28, 2007--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.



S. 724

                                                           March 1, 2007

Mr. Tester, for himself, and Mr. Baucus

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2007

Mar. 1, 2007--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.
Sept. 25, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.



S. 952

                                                          March 21, 2007

Mr. McCain, for himself

A bill to amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in 
National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to 
provide funds for training in tribal leadership, management, and policy, 
and for other purposes.

Mar. 21, 2007--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 21, 2007--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.
July 31, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  without amendment favorably.



S. 1058

                                                          March 29, 2007

Mr. Levin, for himself, and Ms. Stabenow

Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians of Michigan Referral Act.

Mar. 29, 2007--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 29, 2007--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.
Sept. 25, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearing held.



S. 1080

                                                          April 10, 2007

Mr. Baucus, for himself, and Mr. Tester

Crow Tribe Land Restoration Act.

Apr. 10, 2007--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.
May 15, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings 
  printed: S.Hrg. 110-469.
June 19, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  without amendment favorably.



S. 1193

                                                          April 24, 2007

Mr. Domenici, for himself, and Mr. Bingaman

Albuquerque Indian School Act

Apr. 24, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
July 31, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  without amendment. With written report No. 110-434.
Sept. 22, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without 
  amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 29, 2008--Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Sept. 29, 2008--Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without 
  objection.
Nov. 19, 2008--Resolving differences--Senate actions: Senate agreed to 
  House amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 19, 2008--Cleared for White House.
Nov. 21, 2008--Presented to President.
Dec. 2, 2008--Signed by President.
Dec. 2, 2008--Became Public Law No: 110-453



S. 1200

                                                          April 24, 2007

Mr. Dorgan, for himself, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Bingaman, Ms. Boxer, 
  Mr. Brown,Ms. Cantwell, Ms. Clinton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Dodd, Mr. 
  Domenici, Mr. Durbin, Ms. Feinstein, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Johnson, Mr. 
  Kennedy, Mr. Kerry, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Levin, Ms. Murkowski, Ms. 
  Murray, Mr. E. Benjamin Nelson, Mr. Obama, Mr. Reid, Mr. Salazar, Mr. 
  Schumer, Mr. Smith, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Tester, Mr. Thomas, 
  and Mr. Whitehouse

Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2008.

Apr. 24, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
Oct. 16, 2007--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  without amendment. With written report No. 110-197.
Feb. 26, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an 
  amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 83-10. Record Vote Number: 32.
Feb. 28, 2008--Referred to House committee: Referred to the Committee on 
  Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and 
  Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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.



S. 1255

                                                             May 1, 2007

Mr. McCain, for himself, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Kyl, and Mr. 
  Thomas

Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2008.

May 1, 2007--Introduced in Senate
Sept. 15, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  with amendments. With written report No. 110-460.
Sept. 23, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with 
  amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 24, 2008--Referred to House committee: Referred to the Committee 
  on Natural 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.



S. 1286

                                                             May 3, 2007

Mr. Smith, for himself, and Mr. Wyden

A bill to authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe of the State of Oregon to 
convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe.

May 3, 2007--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.



S. 1347

                                                             May 9, 2007

Ms. Feinstein, for herself

A bill to amend the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act to modify the date as 
of which certain tribal land of the Lytton Rancheria of California is 
deemed to be held in trust and to provide for the conduct of certain 
activities on the land.

May 9, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
Oct. 26, 2007--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  without amendment. With written report No. 110-208.
Nov. 5, 2007--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without 
  amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 6, 2007--Referred to House committee: Referred to the House 
  Committee on Natural Resources.



S. 1643

                                                           June 18, 2007

Mr. Domenici, for himself

Reclamation Water Settlements Fund Act of 2007.

June 18, 2007--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
June 18, 2007--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.



S. 1779

                                                           July 12, 2007

Mr. Tester, for himself, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Dorgan, and Mr. 
  Johnson

Tribal Health Promotion and Tribal Colleges and Universities Advancement 
Act of 2008.

July 12, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
Oct. 1, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report 
  No. 110-519.
Oct. 1, 2008--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 1110.



S. 1901

                                                           July 30, 2007

Mr. Thune, for himself, and Mr. Johnson

Lake Traverse Reservation Heirship Act of 2007.

July 30, 2007--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.



S. 2062

                                                      September 18, 2007

Mr. Dorgan, for himself, Mr. Bingaman, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Domenici, Mr. 
  Inouye, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Reid, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. 
  Stevens, and Mr. Tester

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination 
Reauthorization Act of 2007.

Sept. 18, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
Dec. 7, 2007--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  with amendments. With written report No. 110-238.
Feb. 8, 2008--Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 
  discharged pursuant to the order of May 27, 1988.
May 22, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments 
  by Unanimous Consent.
July 16, 2008--Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of 
  H. Res. 1339, S. 2062 is considered passed House as amended.
July 17, 2008--Resolving differences--House actions: On motion that the 
  House instruct conferees Agreed to by voice vote.



S. 2087

                                                      September 25, 2007

Mr. Dorgan, for himself, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Kyl, and Mr. McCain

Native American Omnibus Technical Corrections Act of 2007.

Sept. 25, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
Apr. 16, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  without amendment. With written report No. 110-326.
Apr. 16, 2008--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 700.



S. 2145

                                                         October 4, 2007

Mr. Smith, for himself, Mr. Dorgan, and Mr. Johnson

American Indian Veteran Health Care Improvement Act.

Oct. 4, 2007--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Oct. 4, 2007--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.
Oct. 15, 2007--Star Print ordered on the bill.



S. 2200

                                                        October 18, 2007

Mr. Conrad, for himself, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Tester

Tribal Water Resources Innovative Financing Act.

Oct. 18, 2007--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Oct. 18, 2007--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.



S. 2232

                                                        October 25, 2007

Mr. Stevens, for himself, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Inouye, and Ms. Murkowski

Foreign Aid Lessons for Domestic Economic Assistance Act of 2007.

Oct. 25, 2007--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Oct. 25, 2007--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.
Feb. 27, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings 
  printed: S.Hrg. 110-368.



S. 2457

                                                       December 12, 2007

Mr. Lieberman, for himself, and Mr. Dodd

A bill to provide for extensions of leases of certain land by 
Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe.

Dec. 12, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
Feb. 5, 2008--Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous 
  Consent.
Feb. 5, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an 
  amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Apr. 29, 2008--Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 
  110-611.
Apr. 29, 2008--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules 
  and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr. 29, 2008--Cleared for White House.
May 1, 2008--Presented to President.
May 8, 2008--Signed by President.
May 8, 2008--Became Public Law No: 110-228



S. 2489

                                                       December 14, 2007

Mr. Johnson, for himself, and Mr. Thune

Oglala Sioux Tribe Angostura Irrigation Project Modernization and 
Development Act.

Dec. 14, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
Sept. 25, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  without amendment. With written report No. 110-506.
Sept. 25, 2008--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 1090.



S. 2494

                                                       December 17, 2007

Ms. Cantwell, for herself, Mr. Inouye, and Ms. Murray

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam 
Equitable Compensation Settlement Act.

Dec. 17, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
Sept. 9, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  without amendment. With written report No. 110-450.
Sept. 9, 2008--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 948.



S. 2676

                                                       February 28, 2008

Mr. Vitter, for himself

Common Sense Indian Gambling Reform Act of 2008

Feb. 28, 2008--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.



S. 2949

                                                          April 30, 2008

Mr. Smith, for himself

Mark O. Hatfield Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance Act of 
2008.

Apr. 30, 2008--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.



S. 3128

                                                           June 12, 2008

Mr. Kyl, for himself

White Mountain Apache Tribe Rural Water System Loan Authorization Act.

June 12, 2008--Introduced in Senate.
Sept. 24, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report 
  No. 110-502.
Sept. 25, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an 
  amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 29, 2008--Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Sept. 29, 2008--Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without 
  objection.
Sept. 29, 2008--Cleared for White House.
Oct. 2, 2008--Presented to President.
Oct. 10, 2008--Signed by President.
Oct. 10, 2008--Became Public Law No: 110-390



S. 3192

                                                           June 25, 2008

Mr. Wyden, for himself, and Mr. Smith

A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Cow Creek 
Band of Umpqua Indians of Oregon, the Coquille Tribe of Oregon, and the 
Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Oregon, to obtain 99-year 
lease authority for trust land, and to authorize the Morongo Band of 
Cahuilla Mission Indians of the Morongo Reservation, California, to 
obtain 50-year lease authority for trust land.

June 25, 2008--Introduced in Senate.
Sept. 22, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to 
  the title. With written report No. 110-480.
Sept. 26, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an 
  amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 27, 2008--Referred to House committee: Referred to the House 
  Committee on Natural Resources.



S. 3194

                                                           June 25, 2008

Mr. Smith, for himself, and Mr. Wyden

Oregon Surplus Federal Land Act of 2008.

June 25, 2008--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.
Sept. 23, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  without amendment favorably.



S. 3320

                                                           July 23, 2008

Mr. Dorgan, for himself, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Biden, Mr. Bingaman, Ms. 
  Cantwell, Ms. Domenici, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kyl, Mr. Lieberman, Ms. 
  Murkowski, Mr. Smith, Mr. Tester, and Mr. Thune

Tribal Law and Order Act of 2008.

July 23, 2008--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
July 23, 2008--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.
Sept. 18, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.



S. 3355

                                                           July 29, 2008

Mr. Tester, for himself, and Mr. Baucus

Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2008.

July 29, 2008--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.
Sept. 11, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sept. 25, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  without amendment favorably.



S. 3381

                                                           July 31, 2008

Mr. Domenici, for himself, and Mr. Bingaman

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the 
Commissioner of Reclamation, to develop water infrastructure in the Rio 
Grande Basin, and to approve the settlement of the water rights claims 
of the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Tesuque, and Taos.

July 31, 2008--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
July 31, 2008--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.
Sept. 11, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sept. 23, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  without amendment favorably.



S. 3473

                                                      September 11, 2008

Mr. Kyl, for himself

White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2008.

Sept. 11, 2008--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Sept. 11, 2008--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.



S. 3734

                                                       December 11, 2008

Mr. Ensign, for himself, and Mr. Reid

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Fish Springs Ranch Settlement Act.

Dec. 11, 2008--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.
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                        SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
                        SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
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S.J. RES. 4

                                                           March 1, 2007

Mr. Brownback, for himself, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Baucus, Ms. Boxer, Ms. 
  Cantwell, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Harkin, Mr. Inouye, Ms. 
  Landrieu, Mr. Lieberman, and Mr. Tester

A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official 
depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government 
regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on 
behalf of the United States.

Mar. 1, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
June 18, 2007--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  without amendment and with a preamble. With written report No. 110-83.
June 18, 2007--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 202.

  

  
                           SENATE RESOLUTIONS
                           SENATE RESOLUTIONS
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S. RES. 40

                                                           Jan. 25, 2007

Mr. Dorgan, for himself

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Senate Committee 
on Indian Affairs.

Jan. 25, 2007--Introduced in Senate.
Jan. 25, 2007--Committee on Indian Affairs. Original measure reported to 
  Senate by Senator Dorgan. Without written report.
Jan. 25, 2007 Referred to Senate committee: Referred to the Committee on 
  Rules and Administration.

S. RES. 719

                                                       November 20, 2008

Mr. Dorgan, for himself, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Bayh, Mr. Bingaman, Ms.Boxer, 
  Ms. Cantwell, Ms. Clinton, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Feingold, Ms. 
  Feinstein, Mr. Johnson, Mr. McCain, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Nelson, Mr. 
  Salazar, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Tester, Mr. Thune, and Mr. Wyden

A resolution recognizing National American Indian and Alaska Native 
Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of American 
Indians and Alaska Natives and the contributions of American Indians and 
Alaska Natives to the United States.

Nov. 20, 2008--Introduced in Senate.
Dec. 9, 2008--Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous 
  Consent.
Dec. 9, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate 
  without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  

  
                               HOUSE BILLS
                               HOUSE BILLS
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H.R. 65

                                                            Jan. 4, 2007

Mr. McIntyre, for himself; Cosponsors: 215

Lumbee Recognition Act.

Jan. 4, 2007--Introduced in House.
May 22, 2007 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. 
  H. Rept. 110-164.
June 7, 2007 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas 
  and Nays: 256-128 (Roll No. 447).
July 8, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  without amendment. With written report No. 110-409.
July 8, 2008--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 865.



H.R. 487

                                                           Jan. 16, 2007

Ms. Herseth, for herself

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Amendments Act of 
2007.

Jan. 16, 2007--Introduced in House.
May 7, 2007--Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 
  110-128.
May 7, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules 
  and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
May 8, 2007--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and 
  Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.



H.R. 673

                                                           Jan. 24, 2007

Mr. Grijalva, for himself

Cocopah Lands Act.

Jan. 24, 2007--Introduced in House.
July 30, 2007--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. 
  H. Rept. 110-271.
July 30, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without 
  objection.
Aug. 3, 2007--Referred to Senate committee: Read twice and referred to 
  the Committee on Indian Affairs.



H.R. 835

                                                        February 6, 2007

Mr. Abercrombie, for himself; Mr. Frank, Ms. Hirono, and Ms. Waters

Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2007.

Feb. 6, 2007--Introduced in House.
Mar. 15, 2007--Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 
  110-50.
Mar. 21, 2007--Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to 
  suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 
  required): 262-162 (Roll No. 173).
Mar. 28, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas 
  and Nays: 272-150, 1 Present (Roll No. 205).
July 9, 2007--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  without amendment. With written report No. 110-126.
Sept. 26, 2007--Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. 
  Reported by Senator Dodd without amendment. Without written report.
Sept. 26, 2007--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 388.



H.R. 1294

                                                           March 1, 2007

Mr. Moran, for himself; Mr. Abercrombie, Ms. Davis, Mr. Davis, Mr. 
  Grijalva, Mr. Kildee, Mr. Pallone, Jr., Mr. Rahall, Mr. Renzi, and Mr. 
  Scott

Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 
2007.

Mar. 1, 2007--Introduced in House.
May 7, 2007--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. 
  H. Rept. 110-124.
May 8, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.
Sept. 25, 2008--Senate committee/subcommittee actions: Committee on 
  Indian Affairs. Hearings held.



H.R. 1696

                                                          March 26, 2007

Mr. Reyes, for himself

To amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian 
Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to allow the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe 
to determine blood quantum requirement for membership in that Tribe.

Mar. 26, 2007--Introduced in House.
July 30, 2007--Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 
  110-272.
July 30, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without 
  objection.
Aug. 3, 2007--Referred to Senate committee: Read twice and referred to 
  the Committee on Indian Affairs.



H.R. 2120

                                                             May 2, 2007

Mr. Stupak, for himself

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to proclaim as reservation for 
the benefit of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians a parcel 
of land now held in trust by the United States for that Indian tribe.

May 2, 2007--Introduced in House.
July 30, 2007--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. 
  H. Rept. 110-273.
July 30, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without 
  objection.
May 15, 2008--Senate committee/subcommittee actions: Committee on Indian 
  Affairs. Hearings held.



H.R. 2786

                                                           June 20, 2007

Mr. Kildee, for himself, Mr. Boren, Mr. Cole, Mr. Frank, Mr. Pearce, Mr. 
  Renzi, and Ms. Waters

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination 
Reauthorization Act of 2008.

June 20, 2007--Introduced in House.
Aug. 3, 2007--Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 
  110-295.
Sept. 6, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas 
  and Nays: 333-75 (Roll No. 859).
Sept. 25, 2008--Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by 
  Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 25, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an 
  amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 27, 2008--Resolving differences--House actions: On motion that the 
  House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by 
  voice vote.
Sept. 27, 2008--Cleared for White House.
Oct. 3, 2008--Presented to President.
Oct. 14, 2008--Signed by President.
Oct. 14, 2008--Became Public Law No: 110-411



H.R. 2963

                                                           July 10, 2007

Mr. Issa, for himself; and Mr. Joe Baca

Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007.

July 10, 2007--Introduced in House.
July 30, 2007--Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
July 30, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without 
  objection.
Sept. 25, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  with amendments. With written report No. 110-503.
Sept. 26, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with 
  amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 29, 2008--Resolving differences--House actions: On motion that the 
  House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 29, 2008--Cleared for White House.
Oct. 3, 2008--Presented to President.
Oct. 10, 2008--Signed by President.
Oct. 10, 2008--Became Public Law No: 110-383.



H.R. 3739

                                                         October 3, 2007

Mr. Grijalva, for himself

To amend the Arizona Water Settlements Act to modify the requirements 
for the statement of findings.

Oct. 3, 2007--Introduced in House.
Dec. 11, 2007--Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 
  110-484.
Dec. 11, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules 
  and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec. 14, 2007--Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by 
  Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 14, 2007--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without 
  amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 14, 2007--Cleared for White House.
Dec. 19, 2007--Presented to President.
Dec. 21, 2007--Signed by President.
Dec. 21, 2007--Became Public Law No: 110-148.



H.R. 5680

                                                           April 2, 2008

Mr. Grijalva, for himself

To amend certain laws relating to Native Americans, and for other 
purposes.

Apr. 2, 2008--Introduced in House.
June 5, 2008--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. 
  H. Rept. 110-692.
June 18, 2008--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules 
  and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 25, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  with amendments. With written report No. 110-504.
Sept. 25, 2008--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 1082.



H.R. 6685

                                                           July 31, 2008

Mr. Lynch, for himself

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an annual grant to 
facilitate an iron working training program for Native Americans.

July 31, 2008--Introduced in House.
Sept. 22, 2008--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the 
  rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (\2/3\ 
  required): 302-72 (Roll No. 616).
Oct. 2, 2008--Referred to Senate committee: Read twice and referred to 
  the Committee on Indian Affairs.
                      HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
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                         HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
                              ------------

H.J. RES.62

                                                       November 13, 2007

Mr. Baca, for himself; Mr.Becerra, Ms. Berkley, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. 
  Bordallo, Mr.Boren,Ms. Capps, Mr. Cardoza, Ms. Christensen, Mr. 
  Clyburn, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Cole, Mr. Costa, Mr. Courtney, Mr. Cuellar, 
  Mr. Faleomavaega, Mr. Farr, Sam Mr. Filner,Mr. Frank, Mr. Gonzalez, 
  Mr. Al Green, Mr. Gene Green, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Gutierrez, Mr. Hare, 
  Mr. Hastings,Mr. Hinchey, Mr. Hinojosa, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Honda, Mr. 
  Inslee, Mr. Issa, Ms. Jackson-Lee, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Johnson, Mr. 
  Kennedy, Mr. Kildee, Mr. Kind, Mr. Kline,Mr. Kucinich, Mr. Rick 
  Larsen, Mr. John Larson, Ms. Lee, Ms. McCollum, Mr. Meek, Mr. Meeks, 
  Mr. Miller, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Moore, Mr. Moran, Ms. Napolitano, Ms. 
  Norton, Mr. Oberstar, Mr. Ortiz, Mr. Pallone, Jr., Mr. Pearce, Mr. 
  Peterson, Mr. Pomeroy, Mr. Rahall, Mr. Reyes, Mr. Rodriguez, Ciro, Ms. 
  Roybal-Allard,Mr. Salazar, Ms. Linda Sanchez, Ms. Loretta Sanchez, Mr. 
  Sarbanes, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Shuler, Mr. 
  Sires, Mr. Smith, Ms. Solis, Mr. Spratt, Ms. Sutton, Mr. Towns, Mr. 
  Udall, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Ms. 
  Watson, and Mr. Wu

Native American Heritage Day Act of 2008.

Nov. 13, 2007--Introduced in House.
Nov. 13, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules 
  and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
July 31, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan 
  with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report 
  No. 110-435.
Sept. 22, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an 
  amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 26, 2008--Resolving differences--House actions: On motion that the 
  House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 26, 2008--Cleared for White House.
Sept. 30, 2008--Presented to President.
Oct. 8, 2008--Signed by President.
Oct. 8, 2008--Became Public Law No: 110-370.
                            HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
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                        SPECIAL COMMITTEE ACTIONS
                        SPECIAL COMMITTEE ACTIONS
                              ------------
            

February 1, 2007

Confirmation Hearing on the President's nomination of Mr. Carl Joseph 
  Artman, to be Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of 
  the Interior.

  

February 8, 2007

Oversight Hearing on diabetes in Indian Country, with particular focus 
  on the Special Diabetes Program for Indians.

  

February 15, 2007

Oversight Hearing on the President's Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Request for 
  Tribal Programs.

  

March 8, 2007

Oversight Hearing on the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.

  

March 22, 2007

Oversight Hearing on Indian Housing Issues in Indian Country.

  

March 29, 2007

Oversight Hearing on Indian trust fund litigation.

  

April 12, 2007

Oversight Hearing on Tribal Colleges and Universities.

  

May 17, 2007

Oversight Hearing on law enforcement in Indian Country.

  

June 21, 2007

Oversight Hearing on law enforcement in Indian Country.

  

July 12, 2007

Oversight Hearing on transportation issues in Indian Country.

  

July 26, 2007

Hearing on the nomination of Charles W. Grim to be Director of the 
  Indian Health Service.

  

August 15, 2007

Field Hearing on Indian health.

  

September 19, 2007

Oversight Hearing on the process of federal recognition of Indian 
  tribes.

  

September 27, 2007

Oversight Hearing on the prevalence of violence against Indian women.

  

October 04, 2007

Oversight Hearing on Backlogs at the Department of the Interior: Land 
  into Trust Applications; Environmental Impact Statements; Probate; 
  Appraisals and Lease Approvals.

  

November 1, 2007

Oversight Hearing on the Impact of the Flood Control Act of 1944 on 
  Indian Tribes along the Missouri River.

  

November 30, 2007

Field Hearing on Health Care for Alaska Native Veterans Returning from 
  Kuwait and Iraq and Other Native Veterans Living in Alaska Native 
  Villages: Access to and Delivery of Services.

                               2nd Session

February 7, 2008

Hearing on the nomination of Robert G. McSwain, to be Director of the 
  Indian Health Service.

  

March 6, 2008

Oversight Hearing on the State of Facilities in Indian Country-Jails, 
  Schools, and Health Facilities.

  

March 17, 2008

Field Hearing on Law and Order in Indian Country.

  

April 17, 2008

Oversight Hearing of the National Indian Gaming Commission.

  

April 24, 2008

Oversight Hearing on Recommendations for Improving the Federal 
  Acknowledgment Process.

  

May 1, 2008

Oversight Hearing on Indian Energy Development--Regaining Self-
  Determination Over Reservation Resources.

  

May 13, 2008

Oversight Hearing on ``The Success and Shortfall of Self Governance 
  under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act after 
  Twenty Years''.

  

May 22, 2008

Oversight Hearing to ``Follow Up on the status of Backlogs at the 
  Department of the Interior''.

  

June 5, 2008

Oversight Hearing on ``Predatory Lending in Indian Country''.

  

June 26, 2008

Oversight Hearing on ``Access to Contract Health Services in Indian 
  Country''.

  

July 17, 2008

Oversight Hearing on Tracking Sex Offenders in Indian Country: Tribal 
  Implementation of the Adam Walsh Act.

  

July 24, 2008

Oversight Hearing on Tribal Courts and the Administration of Justice in 
  Indian Country.

  

July 31, 2008

Oversight Hearing on Indian Health Service Management: Lost Property, 
  Wasteful Spending and Document Fabrication.

  

August 4, 2008

Field Oversight Hearing on the Progress and Future of Operation Dakota 
  Peacekeeper

  

August 28, 2008

Field Oversight Hearing on the Impact of High Energy Costs in Rural 
  Alaska Native Communities and Opportunities for Alternative and 
  Conventional Energy Development

  

September 18, 2008

Oversight Hearing to examine Federal declinations to prosecute crimes in 
  Indian Country.
                                HEARINGS
                                HEARINGS
                              ------------
            

April 26, 2007

Hearing on S. 462, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley Water Rights 
  Settlement Act.



May 3, 2007

Hearing on S. 310, the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 
  2007.



June 28, 2007

Hearing on discussion draft legislation regarding the regulation of 
  class III gaming.



July 19, 2007

Hearing on discussion draft legislation to amend and reauthorize the 
  Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act.



                               2nd Session

February 27, 2008

Hearing on S. 2232, the Foreign Aid Lessons for Domestic Economic 
  Assistance Act of 2007.



May 15, 2008

Hearing on S. 1080, H.R. 2120, S. 2494, H.R. 2963 and S. 531.



June 19, 2008

Hearing on a draft bill to address law and order in Indian country.



September 11, 2008

Hearing on S. 3128, the White Mountain Apache Tribe Rural Water System 
  Loan Authorization Act, which authorizes a loan to construct a 
  community water supply; S. 3355, the Crow Tribe Water Rights 
  Settlement Act of 2008, which settles the Tribe's water rights and 
  provides support for economic development; S. 3381, A bill to 
  authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the 
  Commissioner of Reclamation, to develop water infrastructure in the 
  Rio Grande Basin, and to approve the settlement of the water rights 
  claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Tesuque, and 
  Taos.

September 25, 2008

Hearing on S. 724, Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration 
  Act of 2007; S. 514, Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition 
  Act; S. 1058, Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians of Michigan Referral 
  Act; H.R. 1294, Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal 
  Recognition Act of 2007.
                            BUSINESS SESSIONS
                            BUSINESS SESSIONS
                              ------------
            

Jan. 18, 2007

Business Meeting:

    --On the Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Committee.

    --Approval of the Rules on pending Committee issues.



Jan. 25, 2007

Business Meeting to consider:

    --Approval of proposed changes to the rules of the Committee for the 
      110th Congress.

    --Approval of the Funding Resolution of the Committee for the 110th 
      Congress.



February 8, 2007

Business Meeting to consider:

    --The Nomination of Carl J. Artman to be Assistant Secretary-Indian 
      Affairs, U. S. Department of the Interior.



May 10, 2007

Business Meeting to consider:

    --S. 1200, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 
      2007.

    --S. 310, the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007.

    --H.R. 835, Hawaiian Homeownership Act of 2007.

    --S.J. Res. 4, Native American Apology.



July 19, 2007

Business Meeting to consider:

    --Approval of the Committee Vice Chairman.

    --S. 462, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation 
      Water Rights Settlement Act.



September 27, 2007

Business Meeting to consider:

    --S. 2087, the Native American Omnibus Technical Corrections Act of 
      2007.

    --S. 2062, the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-
      Determination Reauthorization Act of 2007.

    --S. 1347, a bill to amend the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act to 
      modify the date as of which certain tribal land of the Lytton 
      Rancheria of California is deemed to be held in trust and to 
      provide for the conduct of certain activities on the land.

    --Nominations to be Members of the Board of Trustees, Institute of 
      American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development.



                               2nd Session

April 24, 2008

Business Meeting to consider:

    --Nomination of Bob McSwain to be Director of the Indian Health 
      Service.

    --H.R. 65, the Lumbee Recognition bill.

    --S. 1779, the Tribal Health Promotion and Tribal Colleges and 
      Universities Advancement Act.

    --H.J. Res. 62, Native American Heritage Day.

    --S. 1193, the Albuquerque Indian School Act.



June 19, 2008

Business Meeting to consider:

    --A subpoena to order the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the 
      Interior to release the Tribal Jails Report.

    --S. 1255, the Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2007.

    --S. 531, a bill to repeal section 10(f) of Public Law 93-531, 
      commonly known as the ``Bennett Freeze''.

    --S. 1080, the Crow Tribe Land Restoration Act.

    --S. 2489, the Oglala Sioux Tribe Angostura Irrigation Project 
      Modernization and Development Act.

    --S. 160, the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Tribal Compensation Act.

    --S. 2464, Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand 
      Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act.



July 31, 2008

Business Meeting to consider:

    --S. 952, A bill to amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and 
      Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public 
      Policy Act of 1992 to provide funds for training in tribal 
      leadership, management, and policy, and for other purposes.

    --S. 3192, A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize 
      the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, the Coquille Indian 
      Tribe, and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon 
      to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land.



September 23, 2008

Business Meeting to consider:

    --H.R. 5680, to amend certain laws relating to Native Americans, and 
      for others purposes.

    --H.R. 2963, To transfer certain land in Riverside County, 
      California, and San Diego County, California, from the Bureau of 
      Land Management to the United States to be held in trust for the 
      Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians, and for other purposes.

    --S. 3194, A bill to transfer surplus Federal land administered by 
      the Coast Guard in the State of Oregon.

    --S. 3128, A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to provide 
      a loan to the White Mountain Apache Tribe for use in planning, 
      engineering, and designing a certain water system project.

    --S. 3381, A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting 
      through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to develop water 
      infrastructure in the Rio Grande Basin, and to approve the 
      settlement of the water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, 
      Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Tesuque, and Taos.

    --S. 3355, A bill to authorize the Crow Tribe of Indians water 
      rights settlement, and for other purposes.



September 25, 2008

Business Meeting to consider:

    --S. 3355, A bill to authorize the Crow Tribe of Indians water 
      rights settlement, and for other purposes.
                              PUBLICATIONS
                              PUBLICATIONS
                              ------------

HEARINGS
S. Hrg. 110-8--Nomination of Carl J. Artma, February 1, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-19--Diabetes in Indian Country, February 8, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-48--Fiscal Year 2008 Budget, February 15, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-53--Indian Health Care Improvement, March 8, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-65--Housing Issues in Indian Country, March 22, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-71--Indian Trust Fund Litigation, March 29, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-92--Tribal Colleges and Universities, April 12, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-105--S. 462, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley Water 
  Rights Settlement Act, April 26, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-106--Law Enforcement in Indian Country, May 17, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-136--Law Enforcement in Indian Country, June 21, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-143--Discussion Draft Legislation Regarding the Regulation 
  of Class III Gaming, June 28, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-189--Process of Federal Recognition of Indian Tribes, 
  September 19, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-191--Indian Health, August 15, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-196--Examining the Prevalence of and Solutions to Stopping 
  Violence Against Indian Women, September 27, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-214--Nomination of Charles W. Grim to be Director of the 
  Indian Health Service, July 26, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-224--Backlogs at the Department of the Interior: Land Into 
  Trust Applications; Environmental Impact Statements; Probate; 
  Appraisals and Lease Approvals, October 4, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-251--Transportation Issues in Indian Country, July 12, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-268--Impact of the Flood Control Act of 1944 on Indian 
  Tribes Along the Missouri River, November 1, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-278--Health Care for Alaska Native Veterans Returning from 
  Kuwait and Iraq and Other Native Veterans Living in Alaska Native 
  Villages, November 30, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-287--S. 310, The Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization 
  Act of 2007, May 3, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-297--Discussion Draft Legislation to Amend and Reauthorize 
  the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act, 
  July 19, 2007


S. Hrg. 110-332--Nomination of Robert G. Mcswain to be Director of the 
  Indian Health Service, February 7, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-368--S. 2232, The Foreign Aid Lessons for Domestic Economic 
  Assistance Act of 2007, February 27, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-393--The State of Facilities in Indian Country: Jails, 
  Schools, and Health Facilities, March 6, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-405--The National Indian Gaming Commission, April 17, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-408--Law and Order in Indian Country, March 17, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-432--Discussion Draft Legislation to Address Law and Order 
  in Indian Country, June 19, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-450--The Success and Shortfall of Self-Governance Under the 
  Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act After Twenty 
  Years, May 13, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-463--Indian Energy Development, May 1, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-468--Recommendations for Improving the Federal 
  Acknowledgement Process, April 24, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-469--S. 1080, H.R. 2120, S. 2494, H.R. 2963, and S. 531, May 
  15, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-475--The Status of Backlogs at the Department of the 
  Interior, May 22, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-484--Predatory Lending in Indian Country, June 5, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-519--Access to Contract Health Services in Indian Country, 
  June 26, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-557--Tracking Sex Offenders in Indian Country: Trial 
  Implementation of the Adam Walsh Act, July 17, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-576--Tribal Courts and the Administration of Justice in 
  Indian Country, July 24, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-608--Indian Health Service Management: Lost Property, 
  Wasteful Spending, and Document Fabrication, July 31, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-637--The Impact of High Energy Costs in Rural Alaska Native 
  Communities and Opportunities for Alternative and Conventional Energy 
  Development, August 28, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-678--S. 3128, S. 3355, and S. 3381, September 11, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-683--Examining Federal Declinations to Prosecute Crimes in 
  Indian Country, September 18, 2008


S. Hrg. 110-686--S. 724, S. 514, S. 1058, and H.R. 1294, September 25, 
  2008


S. Hrg. 110-691--Progress and Future of Operation Dakota Peacekeeper, 
  August 4, 2008
                            COMMITTEE PRINTS
                            COMMITTEE PRINTS

     History, Jurisdiction, and Summary of Legislative Activities
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   EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, NOMINATIONS AND PRESIDENTIAL 
                                MESSAGES
   EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, NOMINATIONS AND PRESIDENTIAL 
                                MESSAGES
                              ------------


                        EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

EC-870

                                                       February 28, 2007

A communication from the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of 
  Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to 
  law, the report of a rule entitled ``25 CFR Part 61 Preparation of 
  Rolls of Indiana'' (RIN1076-AE44) received on February 27, 2007; to 
  the Committee on Indian Affairs.


EC-1126

                                                          March 20, 2007

A communication from the Director, Bureau of Indian Education, 
  Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 
  relative to the Personnel System Demonstration Projects; to the 
  Committee on Indian Affairs.


EC-1161

                                                          March 22, 2007

A communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the impact and 
  effectiveness of projects funded by the Administration for Native 
  Americans in fiscal year 2005; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


EC-1216

                                                          March 28, 2007

A communication from the General Counsel, Department of the Treasury, 
  transmitting, the report of a draft bill that would amend certain 
  unworkable statutory investment provisions relating to the 
  Department's investment of the Yankton Sioux and the Santee Sioux 
  Tribes' Development Trust Funds; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


EC-1738

                                                            May 02, 2007

A communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the impact and 
  effectiveness of Administration for Native Americans Projects during 
  fiscal year 2005; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


EC-1739

                                                            May 02, 2007

A communication from the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, 
  Department of the Interior, transmitting, the report of draft 
  legislation intended to ``provide for the use and distribution of the 
  funds awarded to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, et al., by the United 
  States Court of Federal Claims in Docket Nos. 19 and 188, and for 
  other purposes''; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


EC-1955

                                                            May 16, 2007

A communication from the Chairman and Commissioners, National Indian 
  Gaming Commission, transmitting, a draft bill intended to ``amend the 
  Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 to revise the Act to clarify the 
  scope of the National Indian Gaming Commission's authority and to make 
  such other technical amendments as are required''; to the Committee on 
  Indian Affairs.


EC-2314

                                                           June 19, 2007

A communication from the Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Office 
  of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
  Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Self-Insurance Plans Under the Indian Housing Block Grant 
  Program'' (RIN2577-AC58) received on June 14, 2007; to the Committee 
  on Indian Affairs.


EC-2408

                                                           June 28, 2007

A communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled ``Report to 
  Congress on the Social and Economic Conditions of Native Americans: 
  Fiscal Years 1995-2000''; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


EC-3118

                                                      September 10, 2007

A communication from the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 
  transmitting, proposed legislation entitled, ``Native American and 
  Native Hawaiian Housing Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2007''; 
  to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


EC-3119

                                                      September 10, 2007

A communication from the Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Office 
  of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
  Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Indian Housing Block Grant Program-Extension of Annual 
  Performance Report Due Date'' (RIN2577-AC74) received on August 27, 
  2007; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


EC-3120

                                                      September 10, 2007

A communication from the White House Liaison, Department of Health and 
  Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
  vacancy, designation of an acting officer and nomination for the 
  position of Director of the Indian Health Service, received on August 
  27, 2007; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


EC-3628

                                                        October 16, 2007

A communication from the White House Liaison, Department of Health and 
  Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of action on 
  a nomination for the position of Director of the Indian Health 
  Service, received on October 16, 2007; to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.


EC-3833

                                                       November 01, 2007

A communication from the Director, Regulatory Review Group, Department 
  of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Indian Tribal Land Acquisition Program Loan Writedowns'' 
  (RIN0560-AG87) received on October 26, 2007; to the Committee on 
  Indian Affairs.

                               2nd Session

EC-5678

                                                          April 07, 2008

A communication from the Director, Office of Indian Energy and Economic 
  Development, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to 
  law, the report of a rule entitled ``Tribal Energy Resource Agreements 
  under the Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination 
  Act'' (RIN1076-AE80) received on March 12, 2008; to the Committee on 
  Indian Affairs.


EC-5978

                                                          April 24, 2008

A communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled, ``Report to Congress 
  on the Social and Economic Conditions of Native Americans: Fiscal 
  Years 2001 and 2002''; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


EC-6320

                                                            May 20, 2008

A communication from the Director, Office of Congressional and 
  Legislative Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
  pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Gaming on Trust Lands 
  Acquired After October 17, 1988'' (RIN1076-AE81) received on May 20, 
  2008; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


EC-7170

                                                           July 17, 2008

A communication from the Director, Office of Congressional and 
  Legislative Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
  pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Law and Order on 
  Indian Reservations/ Courts of Indian Offenses and Law and Order 
  Code'' (RIN1076-AE67) received on July 15, 2008; to the Committee on 
  Indian Affairs.


EC-7485

                                                      September 08, 2008

A communication from the Chief, Forest Service, Department of 
  Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the 
  Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004; to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.


EC-7641

                                                      September 18, 2008

A communication from the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy 
  and Economic Development, Department of the Interior, transmitting, 
  pursuant to law, a proposed plan for use and distribution of the 
  Pueblo de San Ildefonso judgment funds; to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.


EC-8388

                                                       November 17, 2008

A communication from the Regulatory and Policy Specialist, Bureau of 
  Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to 
  law, the report of a rule entitled ``Homeliving Programs'' (RIN1076-
  AE51) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 
  14, 2008; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


EC-8389

                                                       November 17, 2008

A communication from the Regulatory and Policy Specialist, Bureau of 
  Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to 
  law, the report of a rule entitled ``Irrigation Operation and 
  Maintenance'' (RIN1076-AD44) received in the Office of the President 
  of the Senate on October 14, 2008; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


EC-8492

                                                       November 17, 2008

A communication from the Acting General Counsel, National Indian Gaming 
  Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Minimum Internal Control Standards for Class II Gaming'' 
  (RIN3141-AA37) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
  on October 21, 2008; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


EC-8611

                                                       November 17, 2008

A communication from the Acting General Counsel, National Indian Gaming 
  Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Technical Standards for Electronic, Computer, or Other 
  Technologic Aids Used in the Play of Class II Games'' (RIN3141-AA29) 
  received in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 24, 
  2008; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


EC-8733

                                                       November 19, 2008

A communication from the Regulatory and Policy Specialist, Bureau of 
  Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to 
  law, the report of a rule entitled ``Indian Trust Management Reform'' 
  (RIN1076-AE59) received in the Office of the President of the Senate 
  on November 12, 2008; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

                                PETITIONS

POM-109

                                                           June 07, 2007

A resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona urging 
  Congress to use its powers as delegated by the Indian Commerce Clause 
  to acknowledge and protect the public interest of Indian country from 
  competing public interests and regulatory jurisdictions; to the 
  Committee on Indian Affairs.


POM-300

                                                          April 08, 2008

A resolution transmitted by a private citizen relative to the Uintah 
  Treaty; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


POM-390

                                                           June 17, 2008

A concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the 
  State of Arizona urging Congress to enact legislation to provide 
  adequate school facilities on tribal lands; to the Committee on Indian 
  Affairs.


POM-447

                                                      September 29, 2008

A letter from a private citizen relative to Native Americans and the 
  healthcare system; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

                               NOMINATIONS

PN-1167

                                                       December 19, 2007

Nominee: Robert G. McSwain, to be Director of the Indian Health Service, 
  Department of Health and Human Services; vice Charles W. Grim, 
  resigned.
Referred to: Senate Indian Affairs.
Latest Action: February 07, 2008--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings 
  held.


PN-580

                                                            May 21, 2007

Nominee: Charles W. Grim, to be Director of the Indian Health Service, 
  Department of Health and Human Services.
Referred to: Senate Indian Affairs.
Latest Action: September 04, 2007--Received message of withdrawal of 
  nomination from the President.


PN-250

                                                       February 12, 2007

Nominee: Perry R. Eaton, to be Member of the Board of Trustees of the 
  Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts 
  Development, Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture 
  and Arts Development; vice A. David Lester, term expired.
Referred to: Senate Indian Affairs
Latest Action: October 04, 2007--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.



PN-249

                                                       February 12, 2007

Nominee: Sonya Kelliher-Combs, to be Member of the Board of Trustees of 
  the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts 
  Development, Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture 
  and Arts Development; vice Michael A. Naranjo, term expired.
Referred to: Senate Indian Affairs
Latest Action: October 04, 2007--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.


PN-248

                                                       February 12, 2007

Nominee: Julie E. Kitka, to be Member of the Board of Trustees of the 
  Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts 
  Development, Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture 
  and Arts Development; vice Katherine L. Archuleta, term expired.
Referred to: Senate Indian Affairs.
Latest Action: October 04, 2007--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.


PN-247

                                                       February 12, 2007

Nominee: Brenda L Kingery, to be Member of the Board of Trustees of the 
  Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts 
  Development, Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture 
  and Arts Development; vice John Richard Grimes, resigned.
Referred to: Senate Indian Affairs
Latest Action: October 04, 2007--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.


PN-246

                                                       February 12, 2007

Nominee: Kristine Mary Miller, to be Member of the Board of Trustees of 
  the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts 
  Development, Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture 
  and Arts Development; vice D. Bambi Kraus, term expired.
Referred to: Senate Indian Affairs.
Latest Action: October 04, 2007--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.


PN-104

                                                        January 09, 2007

Nominee: Carl Joseph Artman, to be Assistant Secretary of the Interior, 
  Department of the Interior; vice David Wayne Anderson.
Referred to: Senate Indian Affairs
Latest Action: March 05, 2007--Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 
  87-1. Record Vote Number: 59.

                          PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES

(None)
                              SUBJECT INDEX
                              SUBJECT INDEX
                              ------------
                                    A

Albuquerque School--S. 1193
Apology--S.J.Res. 4
Arizona--H.R. 3739
Arts and Crafts--S. 1255


                                    B

Bennett Freeze--S. 531
Burns Paiute Tribe--S. 16


                                    C

Cheyenne Tribe Equitable Compensation--H.R. 65
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Amendments Act of 
  2007--H.R. 487
Cocopah Lands Act--H.R. 673
Coquille Indian Tribe--S. 1286
Compensation Act--S. 160, S. 2494
Crow Creek--S. 160, S. 3192
Crow Tribe--S. 1080, S. 3355


                                    D


                                    E

Economic Assistance--S. 2232
Education--S. 1193


                                    F

Family--S. 398
Federal Recognition--H.R. 65
Forgiveness Act--S. 481
Funds--S. 952, S. 2200, S. Res. 40


                                    G

Gaming--S. 2676
Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians--S. 1058


                                    H

Hawaii--H.R. 835, S. 310, S. 429, S. 710
Health--S. 322, S. 429, S. 1200, S. 2145
Housing--H.R. 2786, S. 2062


                                    I

Indian Arts and Crafts--S. 1255


                                    J


                                    K


                                    L

Lake Traverse--S. 1901
Land--H.R. 673, H.R. 2120, H.R. 2963, S. 375, S. 1080, S. 1286, S. 1347, 
  S. 257, S. 3194
Land in trust--S. 16, S. 3192
Law and Order--S. 3320
Little Shell Tribe--S. 724
Lower Brule--S. 160
Lumbee Recognition--H.R. 65, S. 333
Lytton Rancheria--S. 1347


                                    M

Mashantucket Pequot--S. 2457
Morris K. Udall--S. 952
Muscogee Nation of Florida--S. 514


                                    N

Native American--H.J.Res. 62, H.R. 5680, H.R. 6685


                                    O

Oglala Sioux--S. 2489
Omnibus--S. 1347, S. 2087


                                    P

Pechanga Band of Indians--H.R. 2963
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe--S. 3734


                                    Q


                                    R

Recognition Act--H.R. 65, H.R. 1294, S. Res. 40, S. 333, S. 514
Restoration--S. 724


                                    S

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe--H.R. 2120
Scholarship--S. 952, S. 2949
Shoshone-Paiute--S. 462
Spokane Tribe--S. 2494


                                    T

Thomasina E. Jordan Tribes of Virginia--H.R. 1294


                                    U

Universities--S. 481, S. 1779


                                    V

Veteran--S. 2145
Violence--S. 398


                                    W

Water--H.R. 3739, S. 462, S. 1643, S. 2200, S. 2489, S. 3128, S. 3355, 
  S. 3381, S. 3473
White Mt. Apache--S. 3473


                                    X


                                    Y

Youth--S. 322
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo--H.R. 1696


                                    Z
                              SPONSOR INDEX
                              SPONSOR INDEX
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Mr. Akaka
S. 310 Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007.



Mr. Baucus
S. 1080 Crow Tribe Land Restoration Act.



Mr. Brownback
S.J. RES. 4 A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official 
  depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States 
  Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native 
  Peoples on behalf of the United States.



Ms. Cantwell
S. 2494 Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee 
  Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act.



Mr. Conrad
S. 481 Tribal Colleges and Universities Faculty Loan Forgiveness Act.

S. 2200 Tribal Water Resources Innovative Financing Act.



Mr. Craig
S. 16 A bill to provide for certain land to be held in trust for the 
  Burns Paiute Tribe.



Ms. Dole
S. 333 Lumbee Recognition Act.



Mr. Domenici
S. 1193 Albuquerque Indian School Act.

S. 1643 Reclamation Water Settlements Fund Act of 2007.

S. 3381 A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting 
  through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to develop water 
  infrastructure in the Rio Grande Basin, and to approve the settlement 
  of the water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San 
  Ildefonso, Tesuque, and Taos.



Mr. Dorgan
S.RES. 40 An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Senate 
  Committee on Indian Affairs.

S.RES. 719 A resolution recognizing National American Indian and Alaska 
  Native Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of 
  American Indians and Alaska Natives and the contributions of American 
  Indians and Alaska Natives to the United States.

S. 322 Indian Youth Telemental Health Demonstration Project Act of 2007.

S. 398 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act 
  Amendments of 2007.

S. 1200 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2008.

S. 2062 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination 
  Reauthorization Act of 2007.

S. 2087 Native American Omnibus Technical Corrections Act of 2007.

S. 3320 Tribal Law and Order Act of 2008.



Mr. Ensign
S. 3734 Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Fish Springs Ranch Settlement Act.



Mr. Feinstein
S. 1347 A bill to amend the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act to modify the 
  date as of which certain tribal land of the Lytton Rancheria of 
  California is deemed to be held in trust and to provide for the 
  conduct of certain activities on the land.



Mr. Inouye
S. 429 Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 
  2007.

S. 710 Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2007.



Mr. Johnson
S. 2489 Oglala Sioux Tribe Angostura Irrigation Project Modernization 
  and Development Act.



Mr. Kildee
H.R. 2786 American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination 
  Reauthorization Act of 2008.



Mr. Kyl
S. 3128 White Mountain Apache Tribe Rural Water System Loan 
  Authorization Act.

S. 3473 White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 
  2008.



Mr. Levin
S. 1058 Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians of Michigan Referral Act.



Mr. Lieberman
S. 2457 A bill to provide for extensions of leases of certain land by 
  Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe.



Mr. McCain
S. 531 A bill to repeal section 10(f) of Public Law 93--531, commonly 
  known as the ``Bennett Freeze''.

S. 952 A bill to amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in 
  National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 
  to provide funds for training in tribal leadership, management, and 
  policy, and for other purposes.

S. 1255 Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2008.



Mr. Nelson, Bill
S. 514 Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition Act.



Mr. Reid
S. 462 Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water 
  Rights Settlement Act.



Mr. Smith
S. 375 A bill to waive application of the Indian Self-Determination and 
  Education Assistance Act to a specific parcel of real property 
  transferred by the United States to 2 Indian tribes in the State of 
  Oregon, and for other purposes.

S. 1286 A bill to authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe of the State of 
  Oregon to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe.

S. 2145 American Indian Veteran Health Care Improvement Act.

S. 2949 Mark O. HatField Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance 
  Act of 2008.

S. 3194 Oregon Surplus Federal Land Act of 2008.



Mr. Stevens
S. 2232 Foreign Aid Lessons for Domestic Economic Assistance Act of 
  2007.



Mr. Stupak
H.R. 2120 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to proclaim as 
  reservation for the benefit of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa 
  Indians a parcel of land now held in trust by the United States for 
  that Indian tribe.



Mr. Tester
S. 724 Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2007.

S. 1779 Tribal Health Promotion and Tribal Colleges and Universities 
  Advancement Act of 2008.

S. 3355 Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2008.



Mr. Thune
S. 160 Lower Brule and Crow Creek Tribal Compensation Act.

S. 1901 Lake Traverse Reservation Heirship Act of 2007.



Mr. Vitter
S. 2676 Common Sense Indian Gambling Reform Act of 2008.



Mr. Wyden
S. 3192 A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Cow 
  Creek Band of Umpqua Indians of Oregon, the Coquille Tribe of Oregon, 
  and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Oregon, to 
  obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land, and to authorize the 
  Morongo Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians of the Morongo Reservation, 
  California, to obtain 50-year lease authority for trust land.
        JURISDICTION AND RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
        JURISDICTION AND RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS

                              ------------
  S. Res. 4, Sec. 105, 95th Cong., 1st Sess. (1977)
                      JURISDICTION--110th Congress
    The Committee was established as the Select Committee on Indian 
Affairs. Section 25 of S. Res. 71, 103d Cong., 1st Sess., redesignates 
it as the Committee on Indian Affairs.
    Sec. 105(a)(1) There is established a Committee on Indian Affairs 
(hereafter in this section referred to as the ``committee'') which shall 
consist of [eighteen] Members, [ten] to be appointed by the President of 
the Senate, upon the recommendation of the majority leader, from among 
Members of the majority party and [eight] to be appointed by the 
President of the Senate, upon the recommendation of the minority leader, 
from among the Members of the minority party. The committee shall select 
a Chairman from among its Members.
    (2) A majority of the Members of the committee shall constitute a 
quorum thereof for the transaction of business, except that the 
committee may fix a lesser number as a quorum for the purpose of taking 
testimony. The committee shall adopt rules of procedure not inconsistent 
with this section and the rules of the Senate governing standing 
committees of the Senate.
    (3) Vacancies in the Membership of the committee shall not affect 
the authority of the remaining Members to execute the functions of the 
committee.
    (4) For purposes of [paragraph 4] of rule XXV of the Standing Rules 
of the Senate, service of a Senator as a Member or Chairman of the 
committee shall not be taken into account.
    (b)(1) All proposed legislation, messages, petitions, memorials, and 
other matters relating to Indian affairs shall be referred to the 
committee.
    (2) It shall be the duty of the committee to conduct a study of any 
and all matters pertaining to problems and opportunities of Indians, 
including but not limited to, Indian land management and trust 
responsibilities, Indian education, health, special services, and loan 
programs, and Indian claims against the United States.
    (3) The committee shall from time to time report to the Senate, by 
bill or otherwise, its recommendations with respect to matters referred 
to the committee or otherwise within its jurisdiction.
    (c)(1) For the purposes of this section, the committee is 
authorized, in its discretion,
    (A) to make investigations into any matter within its jurisdiction,
    (B) to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate,
    (C) to employ personnel,
    (D) to hold hearings,
    (E) to sit and act at any time or place during the sessions, 
recesses, and adjourned periods of the Senate,
    (F) to require, by subpoena or otherwise, the attendance of 
witnesses and the production of correspondence, books, papers, and 
documents,
    (G) to take depositions and other testimony,
    (H) to procure the services of individual consultants or 
organizations thereof, in accordance with the provisions of section 
202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, and
    (I) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency 
concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to use on a 
reimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or 
agency.
    (2) The Chairman of the committee or any Member thereof may 
administer oaths to witnesses.
    (3) Subpoenas authorized by the committee may be issued over the 
signature of the Chairman, or any Member of the committee designated by 
the Chairman, and may be served by any person designated by the Chairman 
or the Member signing the subpoena.

                RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
  (Adopted in a Committee Business Meeting, January 25, 2007)
                             COMMITTEE RULES
  Rule 1. The Standing Rules of the Senate, Senate Resolution 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 Thursdays 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, including notice to Members of the 
Committee, shall be given of the date, place and subject matter of any 
hearing to be held by the Committee at least one week in advance of such 
hearing unless the Chairman of the Committee, with the concurrence of 
the Vice Chairman, determines that the hearing is non-controversial or 
that special circumstances require expedited procedures and a majority 
of the Committee Members attending concurs. In no case shall a hearing 
be conducted with less than 24 hours' notice.
  (b). At least 72 hours in advance of a hearing, each witness who is to 
appear before the Committee shall submit his or her testimony by way of 
electronic mail, in a format determined by the Committee and sent to an 
electronic mail address specified by the Committee, or shall submit an 
original, printed version of his or her written testimony. In addition, 
each witness, on the day of the hearing, 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 five (5) minutes of questioning 
of any witness until such time as all Members attending 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 consideration of such measure or subject 
has been filed with the Chairman of the Committee at least one 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 subjects 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 two days prior to such meeting, and no new items may be 
added after the agenda published except by the approval of a majority of 
the Members of the Committee. The notice and agenda of any business 
meeting may be provided to the Members by electronic mail, provided that 
a paper copy will be provided to any Member upon request. The Clerk 
shall promptly notify absent members of any action taken by the 
Committee on matters not included in the published agenda.
  (c). Any bill or resolution to be considered by the Committee shall be 
filed with the Clerk of the Committee not less than 48 hours in advance 
of the Committee meeting. Any amendment(s) to legislation to be 
considered shall be filed with the Clerk not less than 24 hours in 
advance. This rule may be waived by the Chairman with the concurrence of 
the Vice Chairman.
                                 QUORUM
  Rule 6(a). Except as provided in subsection (b), a majority of the 
Members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction 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). 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). A measure may be reported from the Committee unless an objection 
is made by a member, in which case a recorded vote by the Members shall 
be required.
  (c). 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, or 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 OR 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.
                          AUTHORIZING SUBPOENAS
  Rule 12. The Chairman may, with the agreement of the Vice Chairman, or 
the Committee may, by majority vote, authorize the issuance of 
subpoenas.
                           AMENDING THE RULES
  Rule 13. 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 seven (7) days in advance of such meeting.