[Senate Prints 112-51]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
S. PRT. 112-51
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COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
UNITED STATES SENATE
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LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH CONGRESS
2011-2012
[GRAPHIC(S) NOT AVAILABLE IN TIFF FORMAT]
FINAL EDITION
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79-456 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2013
COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
DANIEL K. AKAKA, Hawaii, Chairman
JOHN BARRASSO, Wyoming, Vice Chairman
DANIEL K. INOUYE, Hawaii JOHN McCAIN, Arizona
KENT CONRAD, North Dakota LISA MURKOWSKI, Alaska
TIM JOHNSON, South Dakota JOHN HOEVEN, North Dakota
MARIA CANTWELL, Washington MIKE CRAPO, Idaho
JON TESTER, Montana MIKE JOHANNS, Nebraska
TOM UDALL, New Mexico
AL FRANKEN, Minnesota
LORETTA A. TUELL, 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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Senate Committee on Indian Affairs................................
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Statistical Summary, Activities of the Committee..................
4
Senate Bills and Resolutions, in numerical order..................
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House Bills and Resolutions, in numerical order...................
7
Senate Reports, in numerical order................................
8
House Reports, in numerical order.................................
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Public Laws, in numerical order...................................
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Bills and Resolutions Referred:
Senate Bills..................................................
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Senate Concurrent Resolutions.................................
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Senate Joint Resolutions......................................
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Senate Resolutions............................................
21
House Bills...................................................
23
House Concurrent Resolutions..................................
25
House Joint Resolutions.......................................
27
House Resolutions.............................................
29
Special Committee Actions.........................................
31
Hearings, in chronological order..................................
35
Business Sessions, in chronological order.........................
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Publications:
Hearings......................................................
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Committee Prints..............................................
41
Executive Communications, Petitions, Nominations and Presidential
Messages........................................................
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Index, by Subject.................................................
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Index, by Sponsor.................................................
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Jurisdiction and Rules of the Committee...........................
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STATISTICAL SUMMARY
ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS--112th CONGRESS
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2012, 2nd Sess. Totals
2011, 1st Sess.
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REFERRED BY THE SENATE
Senate bills..................32..................12..........44............
House bills...................8...................0...........8.............
Senate resolutions............1...................1...........2.............
House resolutions.............0...................0...........0.............
Senate joint resolutions......0...................0...........0.............
House joint resolutions.......0...................0...........0.............
Senate concurrent resolution..0...................0...........0.............
House concurrent resolution...0...................0...........0.............
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Total Legislation............41..................13..........54............
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Executive communications......10..................21..........31............
Petitions.....................0...................2...........2.............
Nominations...................3...................2...........5.............
Presidential messages.........0...................0...........0.............
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Total Activity...............13..................25..........38............
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REPORTED TO THE SENATE
Senate bills..................0...................16..........16............
House bills...................0...................6...........6.............
Senate resolutions............1...................1...........2.............
Senate joint resolutions......0...................0...........0.............
House joint resolutions.......0...................0...........0.............
Nominations...................3...................2...........5.............
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Total........................4...................25..........29............
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SENATE AND HOUSE BILLS WHICH HAVE BECOME LAW
Public........................0...................7...........7.............
Private.......................0...................0...........0.............
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Total........................0...................7...........7.............
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HEARINGS HELD
Senate bills..................4...................4...........8.............
House bills...................0...................1...........1.............
Senate resolutions............1...................1...........2.............
House resolutions.............0...................0...........0.............
Senate joint resolutions......0...................0...........0.............
House joint resolutions.......0...................0...........0.............
Nominations...................0...................1...........1.............
Oversight investigations......22..................15..........37............
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Total........................27..................22..........49............
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Meetings
Hearings......................26..................19..........45............
Business sessions.............6...................3...........9.............
Executive sessions............0...................0...........0.............
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Total........................32..................22..........54............
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SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS, JOINT AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS REFERRED
TO COMMITTEE
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SENATE
SENATE BILLS SENATE BILLS SENATE JOINT CONCURRENT SENATE
RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS
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S. 61 S. 2024 S. Res. 68 S. 65 S. 2090 S. Res. 561 S. 66 S. 2109 S. 71 S. 2389 S. 134 S. 3193 S. 356 S. 3209 S. 379 S. 3504 S. 399 S. 3546 S. 546 S. 3548 S. 636 S. 3654 S. 675 S. 3679 S. 676 S. 3685 S. 703 S. 771 S. 872 S. 880 S. 908 S. 1065 S. 1192 S. 1218 S. 1262 S. 1293 S. 1298 S. 1327 S. 1345 S. 1424 S. 1519 S. 1684 S. 1739 S. 1763 S. 1898
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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. 205 H.R. 443 H.R. 1272 H.R. 1556 H.R. 1560 H.R. 2467 H.R. 2938 H.R. 3319
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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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112-218 S. 134 112-427 H.R. 205 12-201 S. 379 112-318 H.R. 443 112-198 S. 546 112-501 H.R. 1272 112-251 S. 675 112-306 H.R. 1556 112-166 S. 676 112-222 H.R. 1560 112-199 S. 1065 112-611 H.R. 2467 112-200 S. 1218 112-440 H.R. 2938 112-262 S. 262 112-675 H.R. 3319 112-263 S. 1684 112-702 S. 3193 112-265 S. 1763 No written report S. 2024 UC S. 2090 112-228 S. 2389 112-207 S. 3193 No written report S. 3546 No written report S. 3548 No written report S. Res. 68 UC S. Res. 561 112-250 H.R. 443
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PUBLIC LAWS
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PUBLIC LAWS BILL NO. PUBLIC LAWS BILL NO.
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112-151 H.R. 205 112-263 H.R. 443 112-179 H.R. 1272 112-157 H.R. 1560 112-212 H.R. 2467 112-214 H.R. 3319 112-232 S. 3193
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SENATE BILLS
SENATE BILLS
The final status of legislation acted on by the Committee during the
112th 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. 61
January 25, 2011
Mr. Inouye for himself; Mr. Begich and Ms. Murkowski.
Native American Economic Advisory Council Act of 2011
January 25, 2011 Referred to Senate committee. Read twice and referred
to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 65
January 25, 2011
Mr. Inouye for himself; and Mr. Akaka.
Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2011
September 20, 2012 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on
Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S. 66
January 25, 2011
Mr. Inouye for himself.
Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2011
January 25, 2011 Referred to Senate committee. Read twice and referred
to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 71
January 25, 2011
Mr. Inouye for himself; and Mr. Akaka.
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Health Data Act of 2011
January 25, 2011 Referred to Senate committee. Read twice and referred
to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 134
January 25, 2011
Mr. Bingaman for himself; and Mr. Tom Udall.
Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing Authorization Act
September 19, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Akaka without amendment. With written report No. 112-218.
September 19, 2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 522.
S. 356
February 25, 2011
Mr. Merkley for himself; and Mr. Wyden.
A bill to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical
corrections, and for other purposes.
February 2, 2012 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on
Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 379
February 17, 2011
Mr. Webb for himself; and Mr. Warner.
Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011
August 2, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
without amendment. With written report No. 112-201.
August 2, 2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 491.
S. 399
March 10, 2011
Mr. Baucus for himself; and Mr. Tester.
Blackfeet Water Rights Settlement Act of 2011
October 20, 2011 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on
Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 546
March 10, 2011
Mr. Tester for himself; Mr. Baucus and Mr. Inouye.
Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2011
August 2, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
without amendment. With written report No. 112-198.
August 2, 2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 488.
S. 636
March 17, 2011
Ms. Cantwell for herself; and Ms. Murray.
A bill to provide the Quileute Indian Tribe Tsunami and Flood
Protection, and for other purposes.
July 28, 2011 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on Indian
Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a
substitute favorably.
S. 675
March 30, 2011
Mr. Akaka for himself; Mr. Begich, Mr. Inouye and Ms. Murkowski.
Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011
September 13, 2012 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on
Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature
of a substitute favorably.
December 17, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 112-251.
December 17, 2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 568.
S. 676
March 30, 2011
Mr. Akaka for himself; Mr. Baucus, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Franken, Mr. Inouye,
Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kerry, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Tester, and Mr. Tom Udall.
A bill to amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of
the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes.
May 17, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka with
an amendment. With written report No. 112-166.
May 17, 2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders.
Calendar No. 405.
S. 703
March 31, 2011
Mr. Barrasso for himself; Mr. Akaka, Mr. Bingaman, Ms. Cantwell, Mr.
Enzi, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Tester, Mr. Thune and Tom Udall.
HEARTH Act of 2011
July 28, 2011 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on Indian
Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
S. 771
April 8, 2011
Ms. Feinstein for herself; Mr. Kyl and Mr. Roberts
Tribal Gaming Eligibility Act
April 8, 2011 Referred to Senate committee. Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 872
May 3, 2011
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
considered to be held in trust and to provide for the conduct of certain
activities on the land.
November 10, 2011 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on
Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 880
May 4, 2011
Mr. Nelson for himself.
Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition Act
May 4, 2011 Referred to Senate committee. Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 908
May 5, 2011
Mr. Wyden for himself; and Mr. Merkley.
A bill to provide for the addition of certain real property to the
reservation of the Siletz Tribe in the State of Oregon.
February 2, 2012 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on
Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 1065
May 25, 2011
Mr. Crapo for himself; and Mr. Risch.
Blackfoot River Land Settlement Act of 2011
August 2, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 112-199.
August 2, 2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 489.
S. 1192
June 14, 2011
Mr. Begich for himself.
Alaska Safe Families and Villages Act of 2011
November 10, 2011 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on
Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 1218
June 16, 2011
Mr. Burr for himself; and Ms. Hagan.
Lumbee Recognition Act
August 2, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
without amendment. With written report No. 112-200.
August 2, 2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 490.
S. 1262
June 23, 2011
Mr. Akaka for himself; Mr. Inouye, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Tom Udall.
Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act
October 20, 2011 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on
Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature
of a substitute favorably.
December 21, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 112-262.
December 21, 2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 574.
S. 1293
June 29, 2011
Ms. Murkowski for herself; Mr. Akaka, Mr. Begich and Mr. Inouye.
Native American Challenge Demonstration Project Act of 2011
June 29, 2011 Referred to Senate committee. Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 1298
June 29, 2011
Ms. Murkowski for herself; and Mr. Begich.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act
June 29, 2011 Referred to Senate committee. Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 1327
July 5, 2011
Mr. Hatch for himself.
A bill to amend the Act of March 1, 1933, to transfer certain authority
and resources to the Utah Dineh Corporation, and for other purposes.
October 20, 2011 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on
Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 1345
July 11, 2011
Ms. Cantwell for herself; and Ms. Murray.
Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam
Equitable Compensation Settlement Act
September 13, 2012 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on
Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature
of a substitute favorably.
S. 1424
July 27, 2011
Mr. McCain for himself; and Mr. Kyl.
Off-Reservation Land Acquisition Guidance Act
July 27, 2011 Referred to Senate committee. Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 1519
September 7, 2011
Mr. Tom Udall for himself; and Ms. Gillibrand.
Building upon Unique Indian Learning and Development Act
September 7, 2011 Referred to Senate committee. Read twice and referred
to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 1684
October 12, 2011
Mr. Barrasso for himself; Mr. Akaka, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. McCain
and Mr. Thune.
Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments
of 2011
September 13, 2012 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on
Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
December 21, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
with amendments. With written report No. 112-263.
December 21, 2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 575.
S. 1739
October 19, 2011
Mr. Franken for himself; and Ms. Klobuchar.
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2011
February 2, 2012 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on
Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 1763
October 31, 2011
Mr. Akaka for himself; Mr. Baucus, Mr. Begich, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Conrad,
Mr. Crapo, Mr. Franken, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Murkowski, Ms.
Murray, Mr. Reid, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Tester and Mr. Tom Udall.
SAVE Native Women Act
October 31, 2011 Introduced in Senate
December 27, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 112-265.
December 27, 2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 579.
S. 1898
November 17, 2011
Ms. Murkowski for herself; and Mr. Begich.
A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain property from the United
States to the Maniilaq Association located in Kotzebue, Alaska.
March 22, 2012 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on
Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 2024
December 16, 2011
Mr. Bingaman for himself; and Mr. Tom Udall.
Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act
September 20, 2012 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on
Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
December 11, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
with amendments. Without written report.
December 11, 2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 561.
2nd Session
S. 2090
February 9, 2012
Mr. Akaka for himself; Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Begich, Ms.
Cantwell, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Franken, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kyl,
Ms. Murkowski, Ms. Murray, Mr. Tester and Mr. Tom Udall.
A bill to amend the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act to extend the
period of time provided to the Indian Law and Order Commission to
produce a required report, and for other purposes.
July 24, 2012 Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous
Consent.
July 24, 2012 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without
amendment by Unanimous Consent.
July 25, 2012 Held at the desk.
S. 2109
February 14, 2012
Mr. Kyl for himself; and Mr. McCain.
Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act of 2012
February 14, 2012 Referred to Senate committee. Read twice and referred
to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 2389
April 26, 2012
Mr. Begich for himself; Mr. Crapo, Ms. Murkowski and Mr. Tester.
A bill to deem the submission of certain claims to an Indian Health
Service contracting officer as timely.
September 13, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator
Akaka without amendment. Without written report.
September 20, 2012 Reported by Senator Akaka from Committee on Indian
Affairs filed written report. Report No. 112-228.
S. 3193
May 16, 2012
Ms. Feinstein for herself; Mr. Akaka and Ms. Boxer.
Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act of 2012
August 28, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
under authority of the order of the Senate of August 2, 2012 without
amendment. With written report No. 112-207.
September 22, 2012 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an
amendment by Unanimous Consent.
October 1, 2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Referred to the
Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.
December 17, 2012 Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H.
Rept. 112-702.
December 17, 2012 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): 306--0 (Roll no. 628).
December 19, 2012 Presented to President.
December 28, 2012 Signed by President.
December 28, 2012 Became Public Law No: 112-232
S. 3209
May 21, 2012
Mr. Tester for himself.
Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes of the Fort Belknap Indian Community
Water Rights Settlement Act of 2012
May 21, 2012 Referred to Senate committee. Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 3504
August 2, 2012
Mr. Bennett for himself; Mr. Akaka, Mr. Begich, Mr. Franken, Ms.
Klobuchar, and Mr. Mark Udall.
Native American Indian Education Act of 2012
August 2, 2012 Referred to Senate committee. Read twice and referred to
the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 3546
September 13, 2012
Mr. Johnson for himself; Mr. Akaka, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Conrad, Mr.
Franken, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Tester and Mr. Tom Udall.
A bill to amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize
a provision to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native
American languages.
September 13, 2012 Introduced in Senate
September 20, 2012 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on
Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
December 11, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
without amendment. Without written report.
December 11, 2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 562.
S. 3548
September 13, 2012
Mr. Akaka for himself.
Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2012
September 20, 2012 Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Committee on
Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
December 11, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
without amendment. Without written report.
December 11, 2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 563.
S. 3654
December 4, 2012
Mr. Reid for himself.
A bill to create equal footing for tribal economic development.
December 4, 2012 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 3679
December 13, 2012
Mr. Crapo for himself; and Mr. Risch.
Indian Trust Asset Reform Act
December 13, 2012 Referred to Senate committee. Read twice and referred
to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S.3685
December 17, 2012
Mr. Akaka for himself; and Mr. Barrasso.
Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2012
December 17, 2012 Referred to Senate committee. Read twice and referred
to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
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SENATE RESOLUTIONS
SENATE RESOLUTIONS
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S. RES. 68
February 17, 2011
Mr. Akaka for himself.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Senate Committee
on Indian Affairs.
February 17, 2011 Committee on Indian Affairs. Original measure reported
to Senate by Senator Akaka. Without written report.
February 17, 2011 Referred to Senate committee: Referred to the
Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. RES. 561
September 19, 2012
Mr. Akaka for himself; Mr. Barrasso, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Crapo, Mr.
Franken, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Johanns, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Murkowski, Mr.
Tester, and Mr. Tom Udall.
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and
celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the
contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
September 22, 2012 Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
September 22, 2012 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in
Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
HOUSE BILLS
HOUSE BILLS
H.R. 205
January 6, 2011
Mr. Heinrich, for himself; Mr. Baca, Mr. Baldwin, Ms. Bono Mack, Mr.
Boren, Ms. Christensen, Mr. Cole, Mr. Denham, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Honda,
Michael, Mr. Inslee, Mr. Kildee, Mr. Kind, Mr. Lujan, Ms. Lummis, Ms.
McCollum, Mr. Pallone Jr., Mr. Pearce, Ms. Richardson, Mr. Sherman,
and Mr. Don Young.
HEARTH Act of 2012
April 16, 2012 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources.
H. Rept. 112-427.
May 15, 2012 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3
required): 400--0 (Roll no. 252).
July 17, 2012 Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous
Consent.
July 17, 2012 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without
amendment by Unanimous Consent.
July 19, 2012 Presented to President.
July 30, 2012 Signed by President.
July 30, 2012 Became Public Law No: 112-151
H.R. 443
January 25, 2011
Mr. Don Young for himself.
To provide for the conveyance of certain property from the United States
to the Maniilaq Association located in Kotzebue, Alaska.
December 8, 2011 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural
Resources. H. Rept. 112-318, Part I.
December 8, 2011 Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
December 15, 2011 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3
required): 407--4 (Roll no. 936).
June 28, 2012 Senate committee/subcommittee actions: Committee on Indian
Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
1H.R. 1272
March 30, 2011
Mr. Peterson for himself; Mr. Cravaac and Mr. Paulsen.
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2012
May 30, 2012 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources.
H. Rept. 112-501.
June 18, 2012 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
August 1, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
without amendment. Without written report.
September 22, 2012 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without
amendment by Unanimous Consent.
September 25, 2012 Presented to President.
October 5, 2012 Signed by President.
October 5, 2012 Became Public Law No: 112-179
H.R. 1556
April 14, 2011
Mr. Lujan for himself; Mr. Heinrich and Mr. Don Young.
To amend the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act to allow certain land to be
used to generate income to provide funding for academic programs, and
for other purposes.
December 1, 2011 Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H.
Rept. 112-306.
June 18, 2012 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
June 19, 2012 Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
H.R. 1560
April 14, 2011
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.
September 23, 2011 Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H.
Rept. 112-222.
December 7, 2011 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
July 31, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
without amendment. Without written report.
August 1, 2012 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without
amendment by Unanimous Consent.
August 3, 2012 Presented to President.
August 10, 2012 Signed by President.
August 10, 2012 Became Public Law No: 112-157
H.R. 2467
July 8, 2011
Mr. McKeon for himself.
Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development
Act of 2012
July 19, 2012 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources.
H. Rept. 112-611.
July 23, 2012 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
September 21, 2012 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported without
amendment. Without written report.
September 21, 2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 534.
H.R. 2938
September 15, 2011
Mr. Franks for himself; Mr. Boren, Mr. Flake, Mr. Gosar, Mr. Kildee, Ms.
McCollum, Mr. Quayle and Mr. Schweikert
Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Clarification Act
April 16, 2012 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources.
H. Rept. 112-440.
June 19, 2012 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3
required): 343--78, 2 Present (Roll no. 388).
June 20, 2012 Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
H.R. 3319
November 2, 2011
Mr. Grijalva for himself; and Mr. Grosar.
To allow the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to determine the requirements for
membership in that tribe.
September 19, 2012 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural
Resources. H. Rept. 112-675.
September 19, 2012 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
September 20, 2012 Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate
and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
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HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
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SPECIAL COMMITTEE ACTIONS
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ACTIONS
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March 15, 2011
Oversight Hearing on the President's Fiscal Year 2012.
April 7, 2011
Oversight Hearing on ``Promise Fulfilled: The Role of the SBA 8(a)
Program in Enhancing Economic Development in Indian Country''.
April 20, 2011
Oversight Field Hearing on ``The Wind River Irrigation Project-Issues
Arising From and Contributing to Deferred Maintenance and Other
Project Management Problems''. Riverton, Wyoming
May 5, 2011
Oversight Hearing on ``Stolen Identities: The Impact of Racist
Stereotypes on Indigenous People''.
May 26, 2011
Oversight Hearing on ``In Our Way: Expanding the Success of Native
Language & Culture-Based Education''.
June 9, 2011
Oversight Hearing on Setting the Standard: Domestic Policy Implications
of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
June 16, 2011
Oversight Hearing on Finding Our Way Home: Achieving the Policy Goals of
NAGPRA
June 23, 2011
Oversight Hearing on ``The Indian Reorganization Act--75 Years Later:
Renewing our Commitment to Restore Tribal Homelands and Promote Self-
Determination''.
July 14, 2011
Oversight Hearing on Native Women: Protecting, Shielding, and
Safeguarding Our Sisters, Mothers, and Daughters.
July 21, 2011
Oversight Hearing on Facing Floods and Fires--Emergency Preparedness for
Natural Disasters in Native Communities.
July 28, 2011
Oversight Hearing on Enforcing the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act--The
Role of the National Indian Gaming Commission and Tribes as
Regulators.
August 4, 2011
Oversight Hearing on ``The American Indian Probate Reform Act:
Empowering Indian Land Owners''.
August 9, 2011
Oversight Field Hearing on ``Empowering Native Youth to Reclaim their
Future''. Poplar, Montana
August 17, 2011
Oversight Field Hearing on ``Strengthening Self-Sufficiency: Overcoming
Barriers to Economic Development in Native Communities''. Kahului,
Maui, Hawaii
September 15, 2011
Oversight Hearing on Tribal Transportation: Paving the Way for Jobs,
Infrastructure, and Safety in Native Communities.
September 22, 2011
Oversight Hearing on Tribal Law and Order Act One Year Later: Have We
Improved Public Safety and Justice Throughout Indian Country?
October 6, 2011
Oversight Hearing on Internet Infrastructure in Native Communities:
Equal Access to E-Commerce, Jobs and the Global Marketplace.
October 13, 2011
Oversight Hearing on the Carcieri Crisis: The Ripple Effect on Jobs,
Economic Development and Public Safety in Indian Country.
October 22, 2011
Oversight Field Hearing on H.O.P.E. for the Future: Helping Our People
Engage to Protect Our Youth. Anchorage, Alaska
November 17, 2011
Oversight Hearing on the Future of Internet Gaming: What's at Stake for
Tribes?
December 1, 2011
Oversight Hearing on ``Deficit Reduction and Job Creation: Regulatory
Reform in Indian Country''
December 8, 2011
Oversight Hearing on State and Federal Tax Policy: Building New Markets
Indian Country.
2nd Session
February 9, 2012
Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet
Gaming: What's at Stake for Tribes
February 16, 2012
Oversight Hearing on Energy Development in Indian Country
March 8, 2012
Oversight Hearing on the President's Fiscal Year 2013 Budget for Native
Programs
March 15, 2012
Oversight Hearing on Indian Water Rights: Promoting the Negotiation and
Implementation of Water Settlements in Indian Country
May 17, 2012
Oversight Hearing on Fulfilling the Federal Trust Responsibility: The
Foundation of the Government-to-Government Relationship
May 24, 2012
Oversight Hearing on Programs and Services for Native Veterans
June 7, 2012
Oversight Hearing on Universal Service Fund Reform: Ensuring a
Sustainable and Connected Future for Native Communities
June 14,2012
Oversight Hearing on New Tax Burdens on Tribal Self-Determination
July 12, 2012
Oversight Hearing on Federal Recognition: Political and Legal
Relationship between Governments
July 19, 2012
Oversight Hearing on Impacts of Environmental Changes on Treaty Rights,
Traditional Lifestyles, and Tribal Homelands
July 26, 2012
Oversight Hearing on Regulation of Tribal Gaming: From Brick & Mortar to
the Internet
September 13, 2012
Oversight Hearing on Addressing the Costly Administrative Burdens and
Negative Impacts of the Carcieri and Patchak Decisions
September 14, 2012
Hearing on the Nomination of Kevin Washburn to be Assistant Secretary
for Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior
September 20, 2012
Oversight Hearing on Advancing the Federal-Tribal Relationship through
Self-Governance and Self-Determination
November 29, 2012
Oversight Hearing on ``Reclaiming Our Image and Identity for the Next
Seven Generations''
HEARINGS
HEARINGS
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April 14, 2011
Legislative Hearing on S. 636, A bill to provide the Quileute Indian
Tribe Tsunami and Flood Protection, and for other purposes; S. 703,
the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act
of 2011; and S. 546, the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Restoration Act of 2011.
June 30, 2011
Legislative Hearing on S. 1262, the Native Culture, Language, and Access
for Success in Schools Act. Native CLASS.
October 20, 2011
Legislative Hearing on S. 134, Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing
Authorization Act; S. 399, Blackfeet Water Rights Settlement Act of
2011; S. 1327, A bill to amend the Act of March 1, 1933, to transfer
certain authority and resources to the Utah Dineh Corporation, and for
other purposes; and S. 1345, Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane
Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act.
November 10, 2011
Legislative Hearing on S. 1763, Stand Against Violence and Empower
Native Women Act; S. 872, 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 considered to be held in trust
and to provide for the conduct of certain activities on the land; and
S. 1192, Alaska Safe Families and Villages Act of 2011.
2nd Session
February 2, 2012
Legislative Hearing on the following bills: S. 1739, Minnesota Chippewa
Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2011; S. 356, A bill to amend
the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical corrections, and for
other purposes; and S. 908, A bill to provide for the addition of
certain real property to the reservation of the Siletz Tribe in the
State of Oregon.
March 22, 2012
Legislative Hearing on S. 1898, A bill to provide for the conveyance of
certain property from the United States to the Maniilaq Association
located in Kotzebue, Alaska; and H.R. 1560, 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.
April 13, 2012
Legislative Field Hearing on S. 65, the Hawaiian Homeownership Act of
2011. Honolulu, Hawaii
April 19, 2012
Legislative Hearing on S. 1684, Indian Tribal Energy Development and
Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2011.
BUSINESS SESSIONS
BUSINESS SESSIONS
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February 16, 2011
Business Meeting to consider:
--The selection of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Committee
--Adoption of the Rules of the Committee for the 112th Congress
--Adoption of the Funding Resolution for the Committee for the 112th
Congress
April 7, 2011
Business Meeting to consider:
--S. 675, A bill to express the policy of the United States
regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and
to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of
the Native Hawaiian governing entity;
--S. 676, A bill to amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the
authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust
for Indian tribes.
July 14, 2011
Business Meeting to consider:
--Nomination of Cynthia Chavez Lamar to serve as Member, Board of
Trustees, Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture
and Arts Development;
--Nomination of Barbara Jean Ells to serve as Member, Board of
Trustees, Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture
and Arts Development;
--Nomination of Debra Downing Goodman to serve as Member, Board of
Trustees, Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture
and Arts Development.
July 28, 2011
Business Meeting to consider:
--S. 546, A bill to extend the Federal recognition to the Little
Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana, and for other
purposes;
--S. 379, A bill to extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy
Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the
Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan
Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe;
--S. 1218, A bill to provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe
of North Carolina, and for other purposes;
--S. 703, A bill to amend the Long-Term Leasing Act, and for other
purposes; and
--S. 636, A bill to provide the Quileute Indian Tribe Tsunami and
Flood Protection, and for other purposes.
October 20, 2011
Business Meeting to consider:
--S. 1262, the Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in
Schools Act
December 8, 2011
Business Meeting to consider:
--S. 1763, Stand Against Violence and Empower Native Women Act, and
--S. 1065, the Blackfoot River Land Settlement Act
2nd Session
June 28, 2012
Business Meeting to consider:
--H.R. 443, To provide for the conveyance of certain property from
the United States to the Maniilaq Association located in Kotzebue,
Alaska.
--H.R. 1560, 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.
--H.R. 1272, 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 Numbers 19 and 188, and
for other purposes.
--S. 134, A bill to authorize the Mescalero Apache Tribe to lease
adjudicated water rights.
--S. 1065, A bill to settle land claims within the Fort Hall
Reservation.
--S. 2389, A bill to deem the submission of certain claims to an
Indian Health Service contracting officer as timely; and
--S. 3193, A bill to make technical corrections to the legal
description of certain land to be held in trust for the Barona
Band of Mission Indians, and for other purposes.
September 13, 2012
Business Meeting to consider:
--S. 675, the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011;
--S. 1345, the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation
Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act; and
--S. 1684, the Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-
Determination Act Amendments of 2011.
September 20, 2012
Business Meeting to consider:
--S. 65, To reauthorize the programs of the Department of Housing
and Urban Development for housing assistance for Native Hawaiians;
--S. 2024, To make technical amendment to the T'uf Shur Bien
Preservation Trust Area Act, and for other purposes;
--S. 3546, To amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to
reauthorize a provision to ensure the survival and continuing
vitality of Native American languages;
--S. 3548, To clarify certain provisions of the Native American
Veterans' Memorial Establishment Act of 1994;
--H.R. 2467, To take certain Federal lands in Mono County,
California, into trust for the benefit of the Bridgeport Indian
Colony; and
--Nomination of Kevin Washburn to be Assistant Secretary for Indian
Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATIONS
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HEARINGS
S. Hrg. 112-31--The President's Fiscal Year 2012 Budget for Tribal
Programs, March 15, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-33--``Promise Fulfilled: The Role of the SBA 8(a) Program in
Enhancing Economic Development in Indian Country'', April 7, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-32--S. 546, the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Restoration Act of 2011; S. 636, a bill to provide the Quileute Indian
Tribe Tsunami and Flood Protection, and for other purposes; and S.
703, the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership
Act of 201l, April 14, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-170--``The Wind River Irrigation Project-Issues Arising From
and Contributing to Deferred Maintenance and Other Project Management
Problems'', April 20, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-37--Stolen Identities: the Impact of Racist Stereotypes on
Indigenous People, May 5, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-43--In Our Way: Expanding the Success of Native Language and
Culture-based Education, May 26, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-174--Setting the Standard: Domestic Policy Implications of
the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, June 9, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-157--Finding Our Way Home: Achieving the Policy Goals of
NAGPRA, June 16, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-113--``The Indian Reorganization Act--75 Years Later:
Renewing our Commitment to Restore Tribal Homelands and Promote Self-
Determination'', June 23, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-328--S. 1262, The Native Culture, Language, and Access for
Success in Schools Act, June 30, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-311--Native Women: Protecting, Shielding, and Safeguarding
Our Sisters, Mothers, and Daughters, July 14, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-211--Facing Floods and Fires: Emergency Preparedness for
Natural Disasters in Native Communities, July 21, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-237--Enforcing the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act--The Role of
the National Indian Gaming Commission and Tribes as Regulators, July
28, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-431--The American Indian Probate Reform Act: Empowering
Indian Land Owners, August 4, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-616--``Empowering Native Youth to Reclaim Their Future'',
August 9, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-388--Strengthening Self-sufficiency: Overcoming Barriers to
Economic Development in Native Communities, August 17, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-424--Tribal Transportation: Paving the Way for Jobs,
Infrastructure, and Safety in Native Communities, September 15, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-434--Tribal Law and Order Act One Year Later: Have We
Improved Public Safety and Justice Throughout Indian Country.,
September 22, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-423--Internet Infrastructure in Native Communities: Equal
Access to E-Commerce, Jobs and the Global Marketplace., October 6,
2011
S. Hrg. 112-416--the Carcieri Crisis: the Ripple Effect on Jobs,
Economic Development, and Public Safety in Indian Country., October
13, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-492--S. 134, Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing Authorization
Act; S. 399, Blackfeet Water Rights Settlement Act of 2011; S. 1327, A
bill to amend the Act of March 1, 1933, to transfer certain authority
and resources to the Utah Dineh Corporation, and for other purposes;
and S. 1345, Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand
Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act., October 20, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-511--H.O.P.E. for the Future: Helping Our People Engage to
Protect Our Youth, October 22, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-489--S. 1763, Stand Against Violence and Empower Native
Women Act; S. 872, 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 considered to be held in trust and to
provide for the conduct of certain activities on the land; and S.
1192, Alaska Safe Families and Villages Act of 2011, November 10, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-490--The Future of Internet Gaming: What's at Stake for
Tribes?, November 17, 2011.
S. Hrg. 112-620--``Deficit Reduction and Job Creation: Regulatory Reform
in Indian Country'', December 1, 2011
S. Hrg. 112-619--State and Federal Tax Policy: Building New Markets in
Indian Country, December 8, 2011
2nd Session
S. Hrg. 112-626--S. 1739, A bill to provide for the use and distribution
of judgment funds awarded to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe by the
United States Court of Federal Claims in Docket Numbers 19 and 188,
and for other purposes; S. 356, A bill to amend the Grand Ronde
Reservation Act to make technical corrections, and for other purposes;
and S. 908, A bill to provide for the addition of certain real
property to the reservation of the Siletz Tribe in the State of
Oregon, February 2, 2012
S. Hrg. 112-627--The U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet
Gaming: What's at Stake for Tribes, February 9, 2012
S. Hrg. 112-628--Energy Development in Indian Country, February 16, 2012
S. Hrg. 112-633--The President's Fiscal Year 2013 Budget for Native
Programs, March 8, 2012
S. Hrg. 112-634--Indian Water Rights: Promoting the Negotiation and
Implementation of Water Settlements in Indian Country, March 15, 2012
S. Hrg. 112-635--S. 1898, A bill to provide for the conveyance of
certain property from the United States to the Maniilaq Association
located in Kotzebue, Alaska; and H.R. 1560, A bill 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 requirements for membership in that tribe., March 22,
2012
S. Hrg. 112-649- S. 65, the Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act of
2011, April 13, 2012
S. Hrg. 112-636--S. 1684, Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-
Determination Act Amendments of 2011, April 19, 2012
S. Hrg. 112-637--Fulfilling the Federal Trust Responsibility: The
Foundation of the Government-to-Government Relationship, May 17, 2012
S. Hrg. 112-656--Programs and Services for Native Veterans, May 24, 2012
S. Hrg. 112-655--Universal Service Fund Reform: Ensuring a Sustainable
and Connected Future for Native Communities, June 7, 2012
S. Hrg. 112-674--New Tax Burdens on Tribal Self-Determination, June 14,
2012
S. Hrg. 112-684--Federal Recognition: Political and Legal Relationship
between Governments, July 12, 2012
S. Hrg. 112-686--Impacts of Environmental Changes on Treaty Rights,
Traditional Lifestyles, and Tribal Homelands, July 19, 2012
S. Hrg. 112-706--Regulation of Tribal Gaming: From Brick & Mortar to the
Internet, July 26, 2012
S. Hrg. 112-710--Addressing the Costly Administrative Burdens and
Negative Impacts of the Carcieri and Patchak Decisions, September 13,
2012
S. Hrg. 112-711--Nomination of Kevin Washburn to be Assistant Secretary
for Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior, September 14, 2012
S. Hrg. 112-713--Advancing the Federal-Tribal Relationship through Self-
Governance and Self-Determination, September 20, 2012
S. Hrg. 112-720--``Reclaiming Our Image and Identity for the Next Seven
Generations.'', November 29, 2012
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
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EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
EC-217
January 26, 2011
A communication from the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a report relative to an order that would cancel
construction debt assessed against Indian-owned lands within the
Flathead Indian Irrigation Project; to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
EC-218
January 26, 2011
A communication from the Assistant Secretary of the Interior (Indian
Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Funding
Requirements for Contract Support Costs of Self-Determination
Contracts Fiscal Year 2009 Report''; to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
EC-480
February 07, 2011
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--
Implementation of Statutory Changes'' (RIN1076-AF07) received in the
Office of the President of the Senate on February 4, 2011; to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-1093
March 31, 2011
A communication from the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a report relative to the Tribal-State Road
Maintenance Agreements; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-1352
April 13, 2011
A communication from the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a report relative to an order that would cancel
construction debt assessed against Indian-owned lands within the
Flathead Indian Irrigation Project; to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
EC-1510
May 05, 2011
A communication from the Chief, Planning and Regulatory Affairs Branch,
Department of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report
of a rule entitled ``Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations:
Amendments Related to the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008''
(RIN0584-AD95) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office
of the President of the Senate on April 20, 2011; to the Committee on
Indian Affairs.
EC-2243
June 22, 2011
A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs, Department
of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to
the Contract Support Costs of Self-Determination Awards to Congress;
to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-2308
June 27, 2011
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 2005 and 2006''; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-2850
September 06, 2011
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--
Implementation of Statutory Changes'' (RIN1076-AF07) received during
recess of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on
August 11, 2010; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-2996
September 08, 2011
A communication from the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the OMB Sequestration Update Report for Fiscal Year 2012,
referred jointly, pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975 as
modified by the order of April 11, 1986; to the Special Committee on
Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; Armed
Services; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce,
Science, and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment
and Public Works; Finance; Foreign Relations; Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs;
Indian Affairs; Select Committee on Intelligence; the Judiciary; Rules
and Administration; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans'
Affairs.
2nd Session
EC-4985
February 14, 2012
A communication from the Comptroller, National Indian Gaming Commission,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Fees''
(25 CFR Part 514) received during adjournment of the Senate in the
Office of the President of the Senate on February 10, 2012; to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-4986
February 14, 2012
A communication from the Chief of Staff, National Indian Gaming
Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Review and Approval of Existing Ordinances or Resolutions;
Repeal'' (RIN3141-AA45) received in the Office of the President of the
Senate on February 9, 2012; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-4987
February 14, 2012
A communication from the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a report relative to the Tribal-State Road
Maintenance Agreements; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-5176
March 01, 2012
A communication from the Human Resources Specialist, Office of the
Executive Director, Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office's annual report on the
category rating system; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-5243
March 07, 2012
A communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Fiscal Year 2010
Report to Congress on Funding Needs For Contract Support Cost of Self-
Determination Awards''; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-6416
June 07, 2012
A communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled, ``2010 Impact and
Effectiveness of Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Projects
Report''; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-6525
June 14, 2012
A communication from the Acting Director of the Office of Regulatory
Affairs and Collaborative Action, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department
of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Heating, Cooling, and Lighting Standards for Bureau-Funded
Dormitory Facilities'' (RIN1076-AF10) received in the Office of the
President of the Senate on June 7, 2012; to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
EC-6571
June 20, 2012
A communication from the Director of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a
rule entitled ``Advance Notification to Native American Tribes of
Transportation of Certain Types of Nuclear Waste'' (RIN3150-AG41)
received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 19,
2012; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-6880
July 18, 2012
A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs,
Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report
entitled ``Report to the Congress on Shortfall for Contract Support
Costs of Self-Determination Contracts Fiscal Year 2011''; to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-7322
September 11, 2012
A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Management and
Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to
law, a report entitled ``OMB Sequestration Update Report to the
President and Congress for Fiscal Year 2013''; to the Committees on
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; Armed Services;
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science,
and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and
Public Works; Finance; Foreign Relations; Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; the
Judiciary; Rules and Administration; Small Business and
Entrepreneurship; Veterans' Affairs; Indian Affairs; and Select
Committee on Intelligence.
EC-7895
November 13, 2012
A communication from the Acting Director of the Office of Regulatory
Affairs and Collaborative Action, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department
of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Heating, Cooling, and Lighting Standards for Bureau-funded
Dormitory Facilities'' (RIN1076-AF10) received during adjournment of
the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 5,
2012; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-7896
November 13, 2012
A communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``Fiscal Year 2011
Report to Congress on Funding Needs For Contract Support Cost of Self-
Determination Awards''; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-8065
November 26, 2012
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'' (RIN3141-AA27)
received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the
President of the Senate on November 8, 2012; to the Committee on
Indian Affairs.
EC-8066
November 26, 2012
A communication from the Acting General Counsel, National Indian Gaming
Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Appeal Proceedings Before the Commission'' (RIN3141-AA27)
received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the
President of the Senate on November 8, 2012; to the Committee on
Indian Affairs.
EC-8067
November 26, 2012
A communication from the Acting General Counsel, National Indian Gaming
Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Minimum Technical Standards for Class II Gaming Systems and
Equipment'' (RIN3141-AA27) received during adjournment of the Senate
in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 8, 2012; to
the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-8068
November 26, 2012
A communication from the Acting General Counsel, National Indian Gaming
Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Definition of Enforcement Action'' (RIN3141-AA50) received
during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the
Senate on October 26, 2012; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-8069
November 26, 2012
A communication from the Acting General Counsel, National Indian Gaming
Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Issuance of Investigation Completion Letters'' (RIN3141-
AA49) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the
President of the Senate on October 26, 2012; to the Committee on
Indian Affairs.
EC-8070
November 26, 2012
A communication from the Acting General Counsel, National Indian Gaming
Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Management Contracts--Background Investigations'' (RIN3141-
AA54) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the
President of the Senate on October 26, 2012; to the Committee on
Indian Affairs.
EC-8120
November 27, 2012
A communication from the Acting General Counsel, National Indian Gaming
Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Facility License Notifications and Submissions'' (RIN3141-
AA48) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the
President of the Senate on November 16, 2012; to the Committee on
Indian Affairs.
EC-8580
December 12, 2012
A communication from the Acting Director of the Office of Regulatory
Affairs and Collaborative Action, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department
of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Residential, Business, and Wind and Solar Resource Leases
on Indian Land'' (RIN1076-AE73) received in the Office of the
President of the Senate on December 7, 2012; to the Committee on
Indian Affairs.
EC-8581
December 12, 2012
A communication from the Acting General Counsel, National Indian Gaming
Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule
entitled ``Enforcement Actions'' (RIN3141-AA50) received in the Office
of the President of the Senate on December 7, 2012; to the Committee
on Indian Affairs.
PETITIONS
POM-119
July 25, 2012
A concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Utah
urging Congress to continue the Navajo Electrification Demonstration
Project and fund it so that the entire Navajo Nation may receive
electricity; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
POM-120
July 25, 2012
A concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Utah
urging the United States Congress to quickly pass legislation to
establish a new management structure to protect the ability of Utah
Navajo residents in San Juan County to receive the benefit of Navajo
Trust Fund money; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
NOMINATIONS
PN-416
April 8, 2011
Nominee: Cynthia Chavez Lamar, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the
Board of Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska
Native Culture and Arts Development for a term expiring May 19, 2016.
(Reappointment)
Received: April 08, 2011 Referred: Senate Indian Affairs
Latest Action: August 02, 2011--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN-415
April 8, 2011
Nominee: Deborah Downing Goodman, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the
Board of Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska
Native Culture and Arts Development for a term expiring October 18,
2014, vice Jeanne Givens, term expired.
Received: April 08, 2011 Referred: Senate Indian Affairs
Latest Action: August 02, 2011--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
PN-414
April 8, 2011
Nominee: Barbara Jeanne Ells, of Colorado, to be a Member of the Board
of Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native
Culture and Arts Development for a term expiring October 18, 2016,
vice Lisa Genevieve Nason, term expired.
Received: April 08, 2011 Referred: Senate Indian Affairs
Latest Action: August 02, 2011--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
2nd Session
PN-1820
July 17, 2012
Nominee: Bidtah N. Becker, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the Board of
Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture
and Arts Development for a term expiring May 19, 2018, vice Perry R.
Eaton, term expired.
Received: July 17, 2012 Referred: Senate Indian Affairs
Latest Action: July 17, 2012--Received in the Senate and referred to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
PN-1877
August 2, 2012
Nominee: Kevin K. Washburn, of New Mexico, to be an Assistant Secretary
of the Interior, vice Larry J. Echo Hawk, resigned.
Received: August 02, 2012 Referred: Senate Indian Affairs
Latest Action: September 22, 2012--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice
Vote.
PN-1967
September 21, 2012
Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI,
paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
[Nominee: Vincent G. Logan, of New York, to be Special Trustee, Office
of Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior,
vice Ross Owen Swimmer, resigned.
Received: September 21, 2012 Referred: Senate Indian Affairs
Latest Action: September 21, 2012--Received in the Senate and referred
to the Committee on Indian Affairs.]
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
(None)
SUBJECT INDEX
SUBJECT INDEX
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A
Academic Programs--H.R. 1556
Alabama & Coushatta Tribes of Texas--H.R. 1560
Alaska--H.R. 443, S. 1192, S. 1298, S. 1898
Assiniboine Tribe--S. 3209
B
Barona Band of Mission Indians--S. 3193
Blackfeet Tribe--S. 399
Blackfoot River--S. 1065
Blood Quantum Requirement--H.R. 1560
Bridgeport Indian Colony--H.R. 2467
C
Compensation Settlement--S. 1345
D
E
Economic Advisory Council--S. 61
Economic Development--H.R. 2467, S. 1293, S. 3654
Education--S. 1262, S. 1519, S. 3504
Energy Development--S. 1684
Expenditures--S. Res. 68
F
Families--S. 1192
Federal Recognition--S. 379, S. 880, S. 1218
Flood Disaster--S. 636
G
Gaming--S. 771
Gila Bend Indian Reservation--H.R. 2938
Grand Coulee Dam--S. 1345
Grand Ronde Reservation--S. 356
Gros Ventre & Assiniboine Tribes--S. 3209
H
Hawaiian Homeownership--S. 65
Health--H.R. 2467, S. 66, S. 71, S. 1298
HEARTH Act--H.R. 205, S. 703
I
Indian Health Service--S. 2389
J
Judgment Fund Distribution--H.R. 1272, S. 1739
K
L
Land--S. 676, S. 872, S. 908, S. 1065, S. 1298, S. 3193
Land Acquisition--S. 1424
Language--S. 1262, S. 3546
Law Enforcement- S. 2090
Leasing Authorization--S. 134
Little Shell Tribe--S. 546
Lumbee--S. 1218
Lytton Rancheria--S. 872
M
Maniilaq Association of AK--H.R. 443
Mescalero Apache Tribe--S. 134
Minnesota Chippewa--H.R. 1272, S. 1739
Muscogee Nation of Florida--S. 880
N
Native American Challenge Demonstration Project--S. 1293
Native American Heritage Month--S. Res. 561
Native Hawaiian Healthcare--S. 66, S. 71
Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act--S. 675
Navajo--S. 1327
Navajo-Hopi--S. 2109
O
Omnibus Indian Advancement Act--H.R. 1556, S. 872
P
Pascua Yaqui Tribe--H.R. 3319
Q
Quileute Tribe--S. 636
R
S
Sandia Pueblo Settlement--S. 2024
SAVE Native Women Act--S. 1763
Self-Determination--S. 1684
Siletz Tribe of Oregon--S. 908
Schools--S. 1262
Spokane Tribe--S. 1345
T
Tribal Self Governance--S. 3685
Trust Asset Reform--S. 3679
Trust Lands--S. 676
U
Utah Dineh Corp.--S. 1327
V
Veterans--S. 3548
Violence--S. 1763
Virginia Tribes--S. 379
W
Water Rights--S. 399, S. 2109, S. 3209
X
Y
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo--H.R. 1560
Z
SPONSOR INDEX
SPONSOR INDEX
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Mr. Akaka
S. 675 Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011
S. 676 A bill to amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the
authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for
Indian tribes.
S. 1262 Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act
S. 1763 SAVE Native Women Act
S. 2090 A bill to amend the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act to extend
the period of time provided to the Indian Law and Order Commission to
produce a required report, and for other purposes.
S. 3548 Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2012
S. 3685 Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2012
S. RES. 68 An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Senate
Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. RES. 561 A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage
Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans
and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
Mr. Barrasso
S. 703 HEARTH Act of 2011
S. 1684 Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act
Amendments of 2011
Mr. Baucus
S. 399 Blackfeet Water Rights Settlement Act of 2011
Mr. Begich
S. 1192 Alaska Safe Families and Villages Act of 2011
S. 2389 A bill to deem the submission of certain claims to an Indian
Health Service contracting officer as timely.
Mr. Bennet, Michael
S. 3504 Native American Indian Education Act of 2012
Mr. Bingaman
S. 134 Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing Authorization Act
S. 2024 Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act
Mr. Burr
S. 1218 Lumbee Recognition Act
Ms. Cantwell
S. 636 A bill to provide the Quileute Indian Tribe Tsunami and Flood
Protection, and for other purposes.
S. 1345 Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee
Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act
Mr. Crapo
S. 1065 Blackfoot River Land Settlement Act of 2011
S. 3679 Indian Trust Asset Reform Act
Mr. Franken
S. 1739 Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2011
Mr. Franks
H.R. 2938 Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Clarification
Act
Ms. Feinstein
S. 771 Tribal Gaming Eligibility Act
S. 872 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 considered to be held in trust and to provide for the
conduct of certain activities on the land.
S. 3193 Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act
of 2012
Mr. Grijalva
H.R. 3319 To allow the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to determine the requirements
for membership in that tribe.
Mr. Hatch
S. 1327 A bill to amend the Act of March 1, 1933, to transfer certain
authority and resources to the Utah Dineh Corporation, and for other
purposes.
Mr. Heinrich
H.R. 205 HEARTH Act of 2012
Mr. Inouye
S. 61 Native American Economic Advisory Council Act of 2011
S. 65 Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2011
S. 66 Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of
2011
S. 71 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Health Data Act of 2011
Mr. Johnson
S. 3546 A bill to amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to
reauthorize a provision to ensure the survival and continuing vitality
of Native American languages.
Mr. Kyl
S. 2109 Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act of
2012
Mr. Lujan
H.R. 1556 To amend the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act to allow certain
land to be used to generate income to provide funding for academic
programs, and for other purposes.
Mr. McCain
S. 1424 Off-Reservation Land Acquisition Guidance Act
Mr. McKeon
H.R. 2467 Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, and Economic
Development Act of 2012
Mr. Merkley
S. 356 A bill to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical
corrections, and for other purposes.
Ms. Murkowski
S. 1293 Native American Challenge Demonstration Project Act of 2011
S. 1298 Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act
S. 1898 A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain property from
the United States to the Maniilaq Association located in Kotzebue,
Alaska.
Mr. Nelson, Bill
S. 880 Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition Act
Mr. Peterson
H.R. 1272 Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act of
2012
Mr. Reid
S. 3654 A bill to create equal footing for tribal economic development
Mr. Reyes
H.R.1560 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.
Mr. Tester
S. 546 Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2011
S. 3209 Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes of the Fort Belknap Indian
Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2012
Mr. Udall, Tom
S. 1519 Building upon Unique Indian Learning and Development Act
Mr. Webb
S. 379 Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011
Mr. Wyden
S. 908 A bill to provide for the addition of certain real property to
the reservation of the Siletz Tribe in the State of Oregon.
Mr. Young, Don
H.R.443 To provide for the conveyance of certain property from the
United States to the Maniilaq Association located in Kotzebue, Alaska.
JURISDICTION AND RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
JURISDICTION AND RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
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Adopted in a Committee Business Meeting, February 16, 2011
JURISDICTION--112th Congress
[Extracted from Senate Document 106-6, Authority and Rules of Senate
Committees, 1999-2000]
The Committee was initially established as the Select Committee on
Indian Affairs. Section 25 of S. Res. 71, 103rd Congress, 1st Session,
redesignates it as the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. Res. 4, Sec. 105, 95th Congress, 1st Session (1977), as amended by
S. Res. 127, 98th Congress, 2nd Session (1984).
Bracketed terms reflect changes in the Committee's Membership for the
103rd Congress made by S. Res. 18, 103rd Congress, 1st Session (1993),
which amended paragraph 3(c) of Senate Rule XXV, and the renumbering of
paragraphs in Senate Rule XXV effected by S. Res. 274, 96th Congress,
1st Session (1979)
(a)(1) There is established a Select Committee on Indian Affairs
(hereafter in this section referred to as the ``select 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 select
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 select
committee may fix a lesser number as a quorum for the purpose of taking
testimony. The select 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 select committee shall not
affect the authority of the remaining Members to execute the functions
of the select 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 select
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 select
committee.
(2) It shall be the duty of the select 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 select committee shall from time to time report to the Senate,
by bill or otherwise, its recommendations with respect to matters
referred to the select committee or otherwise within its jurisdiction.
(c)(1) For the purposes of this section, the select 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 select committee or any Member thereof may
administer oaths to witnesses.
(3) Subpoenas authorized by the select committee may be issued over
the signature of the Chairman, or any Member of the select 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, February 16, 2011)
Senate Standing Rule XXVI requires each committee to adopt rules to
govern the procedures of the committee and to publish those rules in the
Congressional Record not later than March 1 of the first year of each
Congress. On February 16, 2011, the Committee on Indian Affairs held a
business meeting during which the Members of the committee unanimously
adopted rules to govern the procedures of the committee. The rules were
printed in the Congressional Record on February 16, 2011. The rules, as
adopted, follow below:
COMMITTEE RULES OF PROCEDURE--112th CONGRESS
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, as supplemented by these
rules, are adopted as the rules of the Committee to the extent the
provisions of such Rules, Resolution, and Acts are applicable to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE
Rule 2. The Committee shall meet on Thursday 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(a). 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.
(b). Except as otherwise provided in the Rules of the Senate, a
transcript or electronic recording shall be kept of each hearing and
business meeting of the Committee.
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 holding the hearing would be 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). Each witness who is to appear before the Committee shall submit
his or her testimony by way of electronic mail, at least 48 hours in
advance of a hearing, in a format determined by the Committee and sent
to an electronic mail address specified 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). Any bill, resolution, or other matter to be considered by the
Committee at a business meeting shall be filed with the Clerk of the
Committee. Notice of, and the agenda for, any business meeting of the
Committee, and a copy of any bill, resolution, or other matter to be
considered at the meeting, shall be provided to each Member and made
available to the public at least three days prior to such meeting, and
no new items may be added after the agenda is published except by the
approval of a majority of the Members of the Committee. The 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 amendment(s) to any bill or resolution 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. Except as provided in Senate Rule XXVI 7(a), 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 or matter 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 without a recorded vote from the
Committee unless an objection is made by a Member, in which case a
recorded vote by the Members shall be required. A Member shall have the
right to have his or her additional views included in the Committee
report in accordance with Senate Rule XXVI 10.
(c). A Committee vote to report a measure to the Senate shall also
authorize the staff of the Committee to make necessary technical and
conforming changes to the measure.
(d). 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(a). 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.
(b). 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.
(c). 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 OF HEARINGS OR MEETINGS
Rule 11. Any meeting or hearing by the Committee which is open to the
public may be covered in whole or in part by television, Internet, 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.