[Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Final Edition]
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S. PRT. 109-86
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COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
UNITED STATES SENATE
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LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
ONE HUNDRED NINTH CONGRESS
2005-2006
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COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
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JOHN McCAIN, Chairman
BYRON L. DORGAN, Vice Chairman
PETE V. DOMENICI, New Mexico DANIEL K. INOUYE, Hawaii
CRAIG THOMAS, Wyoming KENT CONRAD, North Dakota
GORDON SMITH, Oregon DANIEL K. AKAKA, Hawaii
LISA MURKOWSKI, Alaska TIM JOHNSON, South Dakota
MICHAEL CRAPO, Idaho MARIA CANTWELL, Washington
RICHARD BURR, North Carolina
TOM COBURN, Oklahoma
JEANNE BUMPUS, Majority Staff Director
SARA GARLAND, Minority Staff Director
JOHN TAHSUDA, Majority Staff Director
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 ............ 5
House Bills and Resolutions, in numerical order ............. 7
Senate Reports, in numerical order .......................... 8
House Reports, in numerical order ........................... 8
Public Laws, in numerical order ............................. 9
Bills and Resolutions Referred:
Senate Bills ............................................ 11
Senate Concurrent Resolutions ........................... 23
Senate Joint Resolutions ................................ 25
Senate Resolutions ...................................... 27
House Bills ............................................. 29
House Concurrent Resolutions ............................ 33
House Joint Resolutions ................................. 35
House Resolutions ....................................... 37
Special Committee Actions ................................... 39
Hearings, in chronological order ............................ 41
Business Sessions, in chronological order ................... 43
Publications:
Hearings ................................................ 45
Committee Prints ........................................ 47
Executive Communications, Petitions, Nominations and Presidential
Messages ................................................ 49
Index, by Subject ........................................... 51
Index, by Sponsor ........................................... 53
Jurisdiction and Rules of the Committee ..................... 57
STATISTICAL SUMMARY
ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS - 109th CONGRESS
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2006, 2nd Sess. Totals
2005, 1st Sess.
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REFERRED BY THE SENATE
Senate bills..................45..................10..........55............
House bills...................6...................2...........8.............
Senate resolutions............1...................1...........2.............
House resolutions.............0...................0...........0.............
Senate joint resolutions......1...................0...........1.............
House joint resolutions.......1...................1...........2.............
Senate concurrent resolution..0...................0...........0.............
House concurrent resolution...0...................0...........0.............
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Total Legislation............54..................14..........68............
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Executive communications......12..................7...........19............
Petitions.....................0...................2...........2.............
Nominations...................0...................1...........1.............
Presidential messages.........0...................0...........0.............
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Total Activity...............12..................10..........22............
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REPORTED TO THE SENATE
Senate bills..................14..................15..........29............
House bills...................4...................2...........6.............
Senate resolutions............1...................0...........1.............
Senate joint resolutions......1...................0...........1.............
Nominations...................0...................1...........1.............
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Total........................20..................18..........38............
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senate and house bills which have become law
Public........................5...................7...........12............
Private.......................0...................0...........0.............
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Total........................5...................7...........12............
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Hearings Held
Senate bills..................4...................6...........10............
House bills...................0...................0...........0.............
Senate joint resolutions......1...................0...........1.............
House joint resolutions.......0...................0...........0.............
Nominations...................0...................1...........1.............
Oversight investigations......17..................12..........29............
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Total........................22..................19..........41............
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Meetings
Hearings......................22..................19..........41............
Business sessions.............4...................4...........8.............
Executive sessions............0...................0...........0.............
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Total........................26..................23..........49............
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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 RESOLUTION
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S. 113 S. 1501 S.J. Res. 15 S. Res. 19
S. 147 S. 1505
S. Res. 358
S. 215 S. 1518
S. 279 S. 1535
S. 374 S. 1773
S. 412 S. 1892
S. 437 S. 1899
S. 449 S. 1980
S. 474 S. 2078
S. 475 S. 2174
S. 480 S. 2245
S. 535 S. 2464
S. 536 S. 2674
S. 598 S. 3501
S. 623 S. 3526
S. 630 S. 3635
S. 631 S. 3648
S. 660 S. 3687
S. 690 S. 3885
S. 692 S. 4122
S. 706
S. 731
S. 881
S. 972
S. 987
S. 1003
S. 1057
S. 1219
S. 1231
S. 1239
S. 1260
S. 1291
S. 1295
S. 1312
S. 1439
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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. 680
H.R. 794
H.R. 797
H.R. 854
H.R. 3351
H.R. 4322
H.R. 4766
H.R. 4876
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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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109-175 H.R. 680 109-206 S. 1003 109-557 H.R. 854
UC H.R. 794 109-222 S. 1057 109-298 H.R. 3351
109-160 H.R. 797 109-213 S. 1219 109-633 S. 1773
109-342 H.R. 854 109-118 S. 1231
UC H.R. 3351 109-116 S. 129
UC H.R. 4766 109-122 S. 1295
- S. Res. 19 109-208 S. 1312
109-113 S.J. Res. 15 109-343 S. 1535
109-136 S. 113 109-252 S. 1773
109-68 S. 147 109-201 S. 1892
UC S. 279 109-255 S. 1899
109-344 S. 374 109-261 S. 2078
109-112 S. 449 109-250 S. 2245
109-67 S. 536 109-284 S. 2464
109-221 S. 598 109-291 S. 3501
109-334 S. 660 109-294 S. 3526
UC S. 706 109-354 S. 3648
109-205 S. 731 109-349 S. 3687
109-200 S. 881
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PUBLIC LAWS
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PUBLIC LAWS BILL NO. PUBLIC LAWS BILL NO.
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109-126 H.R. 680
109-47 H.R. 794
109-136 H.R. 797
109-421 H.R. 854
109-221 H.R. 3351
109-394 H.R. 4766
109-133 S. 279
109-179 S. 449
109-410 S. 1219
109-286 S. 1773
109-158 S. 1892
109-373 S. 2464
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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. 113
Jan. 24, 2005
Ms. Feinstein, for herself, Mr. Coburn, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Ensign, Mr. Reid
A bill to modify the date as of which certain tribal land of the Lytton
Rancheria of California is deemed to be held in trust.
Jan. 24, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Jan. 24, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Apr. 5, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 109-18.
June 29, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Sept. 12, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment. With written report No. 109-136.
Sept. 12, 2005--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 204.
S. 147
Jan. 25, 2005
Mr. Akaka, for himself, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Smith, Ms. Cantwell, Ms.
Murkowski, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Graham, and Mr. Dodd
Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2005.
Jan. 25, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Jan. 25, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Mar. 1, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 109-13.
Mar. 9, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 16, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 109-68.
May 16, 2005--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 101.
June 21, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
July 14, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
July 29, 2005--Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in
Senate.
July 29, 2005--Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in
Senate.
July 29, 2005--Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn
in Senate.
Sept. 6, 2005--Cloture motion on the motion to proceed withdrawn by
unanimous consent in Senate.
Sept. 6, 2005--Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 101.
May 9, 2006--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
May 10, 2006--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
May 11, 2006--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
May 12, 2006--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
May 25, 2006--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
June 6, 2006--Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in
Senate.
June 6, 2006--Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in
Senate.
June 7, 2006--Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
June 8, 2006--Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
June 8, 2006--Cloture not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56-41.
Record Vote Number: 165.
Related Bills: H.R. 309, S. 3064
S. 215
Jan. 31, 2005
Mr. Inouye, for himself, and Mr. Akaka
Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2005.
Jan. 31, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Jan. 31, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 279
Feb. 3, 2005
Mr. Domenici, for himself, and Mr. Bingaman
A bill to amend the Act of June 7, 1924, to provide for the exercise of
criminal jurisdiction.
Feb. 3, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 3, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
July 26, 2005--Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
July 26, 2005--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
July 26, 2005--S. AMDT. 1591 proposed by Senator Collins for Senator
Domenici. In the nature of a substitute.
July 26, 2005--S. AMDT. 1591 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
July 26, 2005--Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
July 27, 2005 10:35 a.m.--Received in the House.
July 27, 2005--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
July 27, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Dec. 6, 2005 2:36 p.m.--Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and
pass the bill.
Dec. 6, 2005 2:38 p.m.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec. 6, 2005 2:44 p.m.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec. 6, 2005 2:44 p.m.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to
without objection.
Dec. 6, 2005--Cleared for White House.
Dec. 12, 2005--Presented to President.
Dec. 20, 2005--Signed by President.
Dec. 20, 2005--Became Public Law No: 109-133.
S. 374
Feb. 14, 2005
Mr. Thune, for himself, and Mr. Johnson
Lower Brule and Crow Creek Tribal Compensation Act.
Feb. 14, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 14, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
June 29, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
June 14, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 109-572.
Aug. 2, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sept. 20, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 109-344.
Sept. 20, 2006--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 624.
S. 412
Feb. 16, 2005
Mr. Dorgan, for himself, and Mr. Inouye
A bill to reauthorize the Native American Programs Act of 1974.
Feb. 16, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 16, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs. (text of measure as introduced.)
S. 437
Feb. 17, 2005
Mr. Levin, for himself, and Ms. Stabenow
Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians of Michigan Referral Act.
Feb. 17, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 17, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
June 21, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 109-576.
S. 449
Feb. 17, 2005
Ms. Murkowski, for herself
A bill to facilitate shareholder consideration of proposals to make
Settlement Common Stock under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
available to missed enrollees, eligible elders, and eligible persons
born after December 18, 1971, and for other purposes.
Feb. 17, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 17, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
June 29, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
July 28, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment. With written report No. 109-112.
July 28, 2005--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 182.
Dec. 14, 2005--Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 14, 2005 8:45 p.m.--Received in the House.
Dec. 14, 2005--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 14, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Feb. 28, 2006 2:17 p.m.--Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass
the bill.
Feb. 28, 2006 2:17 p.m.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Feb. 28, 2006 2:20 p.m.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the
bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Feb. 28, 2006 2:20 p.m.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed
to without objection.
Feb. 28, 2006--Cleared for White House.
Mar. 1, 2006--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar. 2, 2006--Presented to President.
Mar. 13, 2006--Signed by President.
Mar. 13, 2006--Became Public Law No: 109-179.
S. 474
Feb. 28, 2005
Mr. Smith, for himself, and Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Inouye, and Ms. Murray
Mark O. Hatfield-Elizabeth Furse Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal
Governance Act of 2005.
Feb. 28, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 475
Feb. 28, 2005
Mr. Johnson, for himself, and Mr. Enzi
Native American Housing Enhancement Act of 2005.
Feb. 28, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Note: For further action, see H.R. 797, which became Public Law 109-136
on Dec. 22, 2005.
S. 480
Mar. 1, 2005
Mr. Allen, for himself, and Mr. Warner
Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of
2005.
Mar. 1, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
June 21, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 109-576.
S. 535
Mar. 7, 2005
Mr. Inouye, for himself, and Ms. Cantwell
Native American Connectivity Act.
Mar. 7, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2150-2151)
Mar. 7, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 536
Mar. 7, 2005
Mr. McCain, for himself, and Mr. Dorgan
Native American Omnibus Act of 2005
Mar. 7, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 7, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Mar. 9, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
May 12, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment. With written report No. 109-67.
May 12, 2005--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 100.
S. 598
Mar. 10, 2005
Mr. Inouye, for himself, and Mr. Akaka
A bill to reauthorize provisions in the Native American Housing
Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 relating to Native
Hawaiian low-income housing and Federal loan guarantees for Native
Hawaiian housing.
Mar. 10, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 10, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
June 29, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Mar. 16, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment. With written report No. 109-221.
Mar. 16, 2006--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 374.
Apr. 4, 2006--Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs by unanimous consent.
Apr. 4, 2006--Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Apr. 4, 2006--Ordered placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under
General Orders. Calendar No. 390.
S. 623
Mar. 15, 2005
Mr. Hatch, for himself, and Mr. Bennett
A bill to direct the Secretary of Interior to convey certain land held
in trust for the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah to the City of Richfield,
Utah, and for other purposes.
Mar. 15, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2738-2739)
Mar. 15, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Note: For further action, see H.R. 680, which became Public Law 109-126
on Dec. 7, 2005.
S. 630
Mar. 15, 2005
Mr. Dodd, for himself, and Mr. Lieberman
Tribal Acknowledgment and Indian Bureau Enhancement Act of 2005.
Mar. 15, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 15, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 631
Mar. 15, 2005
Mr. Dodd, for himself, and Mr. Lieberman
A bill to provide grants to ensure full and fair participation in
certain decisionmaking processes of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Mar. 15, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 15, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 660
Mar. 17, 2005
Ms. Dole, for herself, Mr. Burr and Mr. Crapo
Lumbee Recognition Act.
Mar. 17, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
July 12, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 109-610.
Aug. 2, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Sept. 13, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment. With written report No. 109-334.
Sept. 13, 2006--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 606.
S. 690
Apr. 4, 2005
Mr. Domenici, for himself
American Indian Reservation Transportation Improvement Program Act.
Apr. 4, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Apr. 4, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 692
Apr. 4, 2005
Mr. Domenici, for himself
Bisti PRLA Dispute Resolution Act.
Apr. 4, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Apr. 4, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 706
Apr. 5, 2005
Mr. Coleman, for himself
Prairie Island Land Conveyance Act of 2005.
Apr. 5, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
July 26, 2005--Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
July 26, 2005--Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
July 27, 2005 10:33 a.m.--Received in the House.
July 27, 2005--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
July 27, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
July 28, 2005--Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and
Pipelines.
S. 731
Apr. 6, 2005
Mr. Conrad, for himself, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Burns, Mr. Domenici, Mr.
Dorgan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kohl, Mr. Thune, Mr. McCain, and Ms. Stabenow
Tribal Colleges and Universities Faculty Loan Forgiveness Act.
Apr. 6, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Apr. 6, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
June 29, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment favorably.
Dec. 12, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
with amendments. With written report No. 109-205.
Dec. 12, 2005--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 323.
S. 881
Apr. 21, 2005
Ms. Cantwell, for herself, and Ms. Murray, Mr. Inouye and Mr. Dorgan
Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam
Equitable Compensation Settlement Act.
Apr. 21, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Apr. 21, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
June 29, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Dec. 8, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
under authority of the order of the Senate of Nov. 18, 2005 without
amendment. With written report No. 109-200.
Dec. 8, 2005--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 317.
S. 972
Apr. 28, 2005
Mr. Bingaman, for himself
Albuquerque Indian Health Center Act of 2005.
Apr. 28, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Apr. 28, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 987
May 10, 2005
Mr. McCain, for himself, and Mr. Dorgan
Restoring Safety to Indian Women Act.
May 10, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
May 10, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1003
May 11, 2005
Mr. McCain, for himself
Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Amendments of 2005.
May 11, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
May 11, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
July 21, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 109-183.
Oct. 27, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Dec. 12, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
with amendments. With written report No. 109-206.
Dec. 12, 2005--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 324.
May 2, 2006--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
May 2, 2006--Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
May 2, 2006 9:52 p.m.--Received in the House.
May 2, 2006--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 2, 2006 10:16 p.m.--Held at the desk.
May 3, 2006--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
May 9, 2006--Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
June 20, 2006--Committee Hearings Held.
S. 1057
May 17, 2005
Mr. McCain, for himself, Mr. Bingaman, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Domenici, Mr.
Enzi, Mr. Kennedy, Ms. Murray, Mr. Burns, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Dorgan, Mr.
Johnson, and Ms. Murkowski
Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2005.
May 17, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
July 14, 2005--Committees on Indian Affairs. Joint hearings held with
Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. Hearings printed:
S. Hrg. 109-162.
May 17, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Oct. 27, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar. 16, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 109-222.
Mar. 16, 2006--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 375.
S. 1219
June 9, 2005
Mr. Burns, for himself
A bill to authorize certain tribes in the State of Montana to enter into
a lease or other temporary conveyance of water rights to meet the water
needs of the Dry Prairie Rural Water Association, Inc.
June 9, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
June 9, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources.
Sept. 28, 2005--Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 28, 2005--Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Oct. 27, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Jan. 24, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
under authority of the order of the Senate of Jan. 18, 2006 without
amendment. With written report No. 109-213.
Jan. 24, 2006--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 355.
Feb. 1, 2006--Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Feb. 2, 2006--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb. 7, 2006 2:02 p.m.--Received in the House.
Feb. 7, 2006--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Feb. 8, 2006--Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Feb. 8, 2006--Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Dec. 5, 2006 12:14 p.m.--Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and
pass the bill.
Dec. 5, 2006 12:14 p.m.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec. 5, 2006 12:19 p.m.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the
bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec. 5, 2006 12:19 p.m.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed
to without objection.
Dec. 5, 2006--Cleared for White House.
Dec. 8, 2006--Presented to President.
Dec. 18, 2006--Signed by President.
Dec. 18, 2006--Became Public Law No: 109-410.
S. 1231
June 14, 2005
Mr. McCain, for himself, and Mr. Dorgan
National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education Amendments Act
of 2005.
June 14, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
June 14, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
June 29, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
July 29, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 109-118.
July 29, 2005--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 188.
Dec. 12, 2005--Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 13, 2005 12:31 p.m.--Received in the House.
Dec. 13, 2005--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 13, 2005 10:47 p.m.--Held at the desk.
Dec. 14, 2005--Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce,
and in addition to the Committee on Resources, 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.
Dec. 14, 2005--Referred to House Education and the Workforce
Mar. 27, 2006--Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Dec. 14, 2005--Referred to House Resources
S. 1239
June 14, 2005
Mr. McCain, for himself, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Dorgan
American Indian Elderly and Disabled Access to Health Care Act of 2005.
June 14, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
June 14, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs. (text of measure as introduced)
June 29, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
S. 1260
June 16, 2005
Mr. Vitter, for himself, Mr. DeWine and Mr. Voinovich
Common Sense Indian Gambling Reform Act of 2005.
June 16, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1291
June 23, 2005
Mr. McCain, for himself
Pascua Yaqui Mineral Rights Act of 2005.
June 23, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
June 23, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
June 29, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
July 29, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment. With written report No. 109-116.
July 29, 2005--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 186.
S. 1295
June 23, 2005
Mr. McCain, for himself
National Indian Gaming Commission Accountability Act of 2005.
June 23, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
June 23, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
June 29, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Aug. 31, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
under authority of the order of the Senate of July 29, 2005 without
amendment. With written report No. 109-122.
Aug. 31, 2005--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 193.
Dec. 12, 2005--Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 13, 2005 12:31 p.m.--Received in the House.
Dec. 13, 2005--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 13, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
S. 1312
June 27, 2005
Mr. McCain, for himself, and Mr. Dorgan
Reducing Conflicts of Interests in the Representation of Indian Tribes
Act of 2005.
June 27, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
June 27, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
June 29, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Dec. 15, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment. With written report No. 109-208.
Dec. 15, 2005--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 329.
Dec. 16, 2005--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Dec. 16, 2005--Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 17, 2005 6:23 p.m.--Received in the House.
Dec. 17, 2005--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 17, 2005--Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition
to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec. 17, 2005--Referred to House Resources.
Dec. 17, 2005--Referred to House Judiciary.
Feb. 6, 2006--Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and
Homeland Security.
S. 1439
July 20, 2005
Mr. McCain, for himself, and Mr. Dorgan
Indian Trust Reform Act of 2005.
July 20, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
July 20, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
July 26, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 109-194.
Mar. 1, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Mar. 28, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 109-483.
Dec. 8, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
S. 1501
July 26, 2005
Mr. Burns, for himself
Crow Tribe Land Restoration Act.
July 26, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1505
July 27, 2005
Mr. Coburn, for himself, and Mr. Inhofe
Shawnee Tribe Status Act Amendments Act of 2005.
July 27, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1518
July 27, 2005
Mr. Voinovich, for himself, and Mr. DeWine
A bill to amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to modify a provision
relating to the locations in which class III gaming is lawful.
July 27, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
July 27, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 1535
July 28, 2005
Mr. Johnson, for himself, and Mr. Thune
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Amendments Act of
2006.
July 28, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
June 14, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 109-572.
Aug. 2, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sept. 20, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 109-343.
Sept. 20, 2006--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 623.
Dec. 7, 2006--Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 8, 2006 10:17 a.m.--Received in the House.
Dec. 8, 2006--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 8, 2006 12:41 p.m.--Held at the desk.
S. 1773
Sept. 26, 2005
Mr. Domenici, for himself, and Mr. Bingaman
Pueblo de San Ildefonso Claims Settlement Act of 2005.
Sept. 26, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Sept. 26, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Mar. 29, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment favorably.
May 3, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
with amendments. With written report No. 109-252.
May 3, 2006--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders.
Calendar No. 419.
May 24, 2006--Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
May 25, 2006 10:02 a.m.--Received in the House.
May 25, 2006--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 25, 2006--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
May 25, 2006--Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.
July 26, 2006--Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
July 26, 2006--Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 6, 2006 7:53 p.m.--Reported by the Committee on Resources. H.
Rept. 109-633.
Sept. 6, 2006 7:54 p.m.--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 373.
Sept. 12, 2006 3:00 p.m.--Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and
pass the bill.
Sept. 12, 2006 3:00 p.m.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sept. 12, 2006 3:03 p.m.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the
bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 12, 2006 3:03 p.m.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed
to without objection.
Sept. 12, 2006--Cleared for White House.
Sept. 15, 2006--Presented to President.
Sept. 27, 2006--Signed by President.
Sept. 27, 2006--Became Public Law No: 109-286.
S. 1892
Oct. 19, 2005
Mr. McCain, for himself, and Mr. Dorgan
A bill to amend Public Law 107-153 to modify a certain date.
Oct. 19, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Oct. 19, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Oct. 27, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Dec. 8, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
under authority of the order of the Senate of Nov. 18, 2005 without
amendment. With written report No. 109-201.
Dec. 8, 2005--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 318.
Dec. 16, 2005--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Dec. 16, 2005--Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 17, 2005 6:23 p.m.--Received in the House.
Dec. 17, 2005--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 17, 2005 8:54 p.m.--Held at the desk.
Dec. 19, 2005 1:02 a.m.--Mr. Pombo asked unanimous consent to take from
the Speaker's table and consider.
Dec. 19, 2005 1:02 a.m.--Considered by unanimous consent.
Dec. 19, 2005 1:02 a.m.--On passage Passed without objection.
Dec. 19, 2005 1:02 a.m.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed
to without objection.
Dec. 19, 2005--Cleared for White House.
Dec. 22, 2005--Presented to President.
Dec. 30, 2005--Signed by President.
Dec. 30, 2005--Became Public Law No: 109-158.
S. 1899
Oct. 20, 2005
Mr. McCain, for himself, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Dorgan and Mr.
Johnson
Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Amendments of
2006.
Oct. 20, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Oct. 20, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Mar. 15, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 109-478.
Mar. 29, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 18, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 109-255.
May 18, 2006--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 436.
Aug. 3, 2006--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent
Aug. 3, 2006--The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous
Consent.
Aug. 3, 2006--Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Aug. 4, 2006--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sept. 6, 2006 2:04 p.m.--Received in the House.
Sept. 6, 2006--Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition
to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sept. 6, 2006--Referred to House Resources.
Sept. 11, 2006--Executive Comment Requested from Interior, HHS.
Sept. 6, 2006--Referred to House Judiciary
S. 1980
Nov. 9, 2005
Ms. Murkowski, for herself
Rural Teacher Housing Act of 2005.
Nov. 9, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Nov. 9, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Nov. 18, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
S. 2078
Nov. 18, 2005
Mr. McCain, for himself
Title: Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Amendments of 2006.
Nov. 18, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Nov. 18, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Mar. 8, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 109-443.
Mar. 29, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
June 6, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 109-261.
June 6, 2006--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 466.
Dec. 8, 2006--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
S. 2174
Dec. 21, 2005
Mr. Thune, for himself
A bill to permit certain funds made available for the Wagner Service
Unit of the Indian Health Service to be used to pay expenses incurred in
keeping the emergency room of that Unit open 24 hours per day, 7 days
per week, through September 30, 2006.
Dec. 21, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
2nd Session
S. 2245
Feb. 6, 2006
Mr. Dorgan, for himself, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Murkowski, Mr.
Conrad, Mr. McCain, and Mr. Smith
Indian Youth Telemental Health Demonstration Project Act of 2006.
Feb. 6, 2006--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Feb. 6, 2006--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Mar. 29, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably
Apr. 24, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment. With written report No. 109-250.
Apr. 24, 2006--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 412.
May 11, 2006--Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 12, 2006--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 12, 2006 2:04 p.m.--Received in the House.
May 12, 2006--Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 12, 2006--Referred to House Resources
May 17, 2006--Executive Comment Requested from HHS.
May 12, 2006--Referred to House Energy and Commerce
June 5, 2006--Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
S. 2464
Mar. 28, 2006
Mr. McCain, for himself, and Mr. Kyl
Fort McDowell Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2006.
Mar. 28, 2006--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2471)
Mar. 28, 2006--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2471-2472)
June 22, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably. (Markup report: National Journal, CQ)
July 19, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment. With written report No. 109-284.
July 19, 2006--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 522.
Sept. 13, 2006--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
(consideration: CR S9564)
Sept. 13, 2006--Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
(text: CR S9564)
Sept. 14, 2006 10:25 a.m.--Received in the House.
Sept. 14, 2006--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sept. 14, 2006--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Sept. 18, 2006--Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Sept. 28, 2006 3:09 p.m.--Mr. Hayworth moved to suspend the rules and
pass the bill.
Sept. 28, 2006 3:10 p.m.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sept. 28, 2006 3:14 p.m.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the
bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 28, 2006 3:14 p.m.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed
to without objection.
Sept. 28, 2006--Cleared for White House.
Nov. 21, 2006--Presented to President.
Nov. 27, 2006--Signed by President.
Nov. 27, 2006--Became Public Law No: 109-373.
S. 2674
Apr. 27, 2006
Mr. Akaka, for himself, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Johnson, Mr.
Bingaman, and Mr. Inouye
Native American Languages Act Amendments Act of 2006.
Apr. 27, 2006--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Apr. 27, 2006--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 3501
June 13, 2006
Mr. McCain, for himself
A bill to amend the Shivwits Band of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah
Water Rights Settlement Act to establish an acquisition fund for the
water rights and habitat acquisition program.
June 13, 2006--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
June 13, 2006--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
June 22, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
July 24, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment. With written report No. 109-291.
July 24, 2006--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 531.
Nov. 13, 2006--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Nov. 13, 2006--Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 14, 2006 11:23 a.m.--Received in the House.
Nov. 14, 2006--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov. 14, 2006--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Nov. 16, 2006--Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Nov. 16, 2006--Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
S. 3526
June 15, 2006
Mr. McCain, for himself
Indian Land Consolidation Act Amendments of 2006.
June 15, 2006--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
June 15, 2006--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
June 22, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
July 26, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment. With written report No. 109-294.
July 26, 2006--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 536.
Sept. 30, 2006--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Sept. 30, 2006--Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Oct. 2, 2006--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov. 9, 2006 2:08 p.m.--Received in the House.
Nov. 9, 2006 3:39 p.m.--Held at the desk.
Nov. 13, 2006--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Nov. 15, 2006--Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
S. 3635
July 11, 2006
Mr. Domenici, for himself, and Mr. Bingaman
Albuquerque Indian School Act.
July 11, 2006--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
July 11, 2006--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 3648
July 12, 2006
Mr. Domenici, for himself, and Mr. Bingaman
Pueblo of Isletta Settlement and Natural Resources Restoration Act of
2006.
July 12, 2006--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
July 12, 2006--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Sept. 14, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Sept. 29, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment. With written report No. 109-354.
Sept. 29, 2006--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 651.
S. 3687
July 19, 2006
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.
July 19, 2006--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Sept. 14, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Sept. 26, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment. With written report No. 109-349.
Sept. 26, 2006--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 642.
Nov. 13, 2006--Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 14, 2006 11:23 a.m.--Received in the House.
Nov. 14, 2006--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov. 14, 2006--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Nov. 16, 2006--Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
S. 3885
Sept. 11, 2006
Mr. Johnson, for himself, and Mr. Thune
Lake Traverse Reservation Act Amendments of 2006.
Sept. 11, 2006--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
S. 4122
Dec. 8, 2006
Mr. McCain, for himself, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Dorgan and Mr. Enzi
Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2006.
Dec. 8, 2006--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Dec. 8, 2006--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS
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S.J. Res. 15
Apr. 19, 2005
Mr. Brownback, for himself, Mr. Akaka, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Crapo, Mr.
Dorgan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Lautenberg, Ms. Boxer, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Dodd,
Mr. Inouye, Ms. Landrieu and Mr. Thune
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.
Apr. 19, 2005--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
May 25, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings
printed: S. Hrg. 109-97.
June 29, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Apr. 20, 2005--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
July 28, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment and with a preamble. With written report No. 109-
113.
July 28, 2005--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 183.
Aug. 31, 2005--Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
SENATE RESOLUTIONS
SENATE RESOLUTIONS
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S. Res. 19
Jan. 26, 2005
Mr. McCain, for himself
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Senate Committee
on Indian Affairs.
Jan. 26, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Original measure reported to
Senate by Senator McCain. Without written report.
Jan. 26, 2005--Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. Res. 358
Jan. 30, 2006
Mr. Johnson, for himself, and Mr. Thune
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of
Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of Indian Health
Service, should maintain the current operating hours of the Wagner
Service Unit until the Secretary submits to Congress a new report that
accurately describes the current conditions at the Wagner Service Unit.
Jan. 30, 2006--Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
HOUSE BILLS
HOUSE BILLS
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H.R. 680
Feb. 9, 2005
Mr. Cannon, for himself
To direct the Secretary of Interior to convey certain land held in trust
for the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah to the City of Richfield, Utah, and
for other purposes.
Feb. 9, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar. 14, 2005 2:19 p.m.--Mr. Jones (NC) moved to suspend the rules and
pass the bill.
Mar. 14, 2005 2:19 p.m.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mar. 14, 2005 2:24 p.m.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the
bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar. 14, 2005 2:24 p.m.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed
to without objection.
Mar. 15, 2005--Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
June 29, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Nov. 7, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment. With written report No. 109-175.
Nov. 7, 2005--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 282.
Nov. 18, 2005--Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 18, 2005--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov. 18, 2005--Cleared for White House.
Nov. 28, 2005--Presented to President.
Dec. 7, 2005--Signed by President.
Dec. 7, 2005--Became Public Law No: 109-126.
H.R. 794
Feb. 14, 2005
Mr. Grijalva, for himself, Mr. Baca, Mr. Hayworth, Ms. Napolitano, Mr.
Renzi, Mr. Flake, Mr. Kolbe and Mr. Pastor
Colorado River Indian Reservation Boundary Correction Act.
Feb. 14, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Apr. 12, 2005 2:44 p.m.--Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass
the bill.
Apr. 12, 2005 2:44 p.m.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr. 12, 2005 2:50 p.m.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the
bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr. 12, 2005 2:50 p.m.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed
to without objection.
Apr. 13, 2005--Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
July 26, 2005--Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
July 26, 2005--Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
July 26, 2005--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
July 26, 2005--Cleared for White House.
July 27, 2005--Presented to President.
Aug. 2, 2005--Signed by President.
Aug. 2, 2005--Became Public Law No: 109-47.
H.R. 797
Feb. 14, 2005
Mr. Renzi, for himself, Mr. Matheson and Mr. Rahall
Native American Housing Enhancement Act of 2005.
Feb. 14, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr. 6, 2005 1:05 p.m.--Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass
the bill.
Apr. 6, 2005 1:05 p.m.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr. 6, 2005 1:20 p.m.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr. 6, 2005 1:20 p.m.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to
without objection.
Apr. 7, 2005--Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
June 29, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably. (Markup report: National Journal, CQ)
Oct. 27, 2005--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment. With written report No. 109-160.
Oct. 27, 2005--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 261.
Nov. 8, 2005--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Nov. 8, 2005--Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 9, 2005--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 18, 2005 3:06 p.m.--Mr. Renzi moved that the House suspend the
rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
Dec. 18, 2005 3:19 p.m.--On motion that the House suspend the rules and
agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec. 18, 2005 3:19 p.m.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed
to without objection.
Dec. 18, 2005--Cleared for White House.
Dec. 19, 2005--Presented to President.
Dec. 22, 2005--Signed by President.
Dec. 22, 2005--Became Public Law No: 109-136.
H.R. 854
Feb. 16, 2005
Mr. McKeon, for himself
To provide for certain lands to be held in trust for the Utu Utu Gwaitu
Paiute Tribe.
Feb. 16, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
June 21, 2006--Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 21, 2006--Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute
(Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
July 13, 2006 5:51 p.m.--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on
Resources. H. Rept. 109-557.
July 13, 2006 5:51 p.m.--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 313.
July 24, 2006 2:27 p.m.--Mr. Walden (OR) moved to suspend the rules and
pass the bill, as amended.
July 24, 2006 2:27 p.m.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
July 24, 2006 2:29 p.m.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
July 24, 2006 2:29 p.m.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed
to without objection.
July 25, 2006--Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sept. 14, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably.
Sept. 20, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain
without amendment. With written report No. 109-342.
Sept. 20, 2006--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 622.
Dec. 6, 2006--Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 6, 2006--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 6, 2006--Cleared for White House.
Dec. 11, 2006--Presented to President.
Dec. 20, 2006--Signed by President.
Dec. 20, 2006--Became Public Law No: 109-421.
H.R. 3351
July 19, 2005
Mr. Pombo, for himself
Native American Technical Corrections Act of 2006.
July 19, 2005--Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
July 19, 2005--Referred to House Resources
July 19, 2005--Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
July 20, 2005--Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and
Environment.
Sept. 22, 2005--Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sept. 22, 2005--Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 16, 2005 11:30 a.m.--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on
Resources. H. Rept. 109-298, Part I.
Nov. 16, 2005 11:30 a.m.--Committee on Transportation discharged.
Nov. 16, 2005 11:30 a.m.--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No.
165.
Nov. 16, 2005 11:59 a.m.--Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass
the bill, as amended.
Nov. 16, 2005 11:59 a.m.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov. 16, 2005 12:05 p.m.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov. 16, 2005 12:05 p.m.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed
to without objection.
Nov. 17, 2005--Received in the Senate.
Jan. 27, 2006--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Apr. 7, 2006--Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous
Consent.
Apr. 7, 2006--Measure laid before Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Apr. 7, 2006--Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Apr. 7, 2006--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 2, 2006 3:03 p.m.--Mr. Pearce moved that the House suspend the rules
and agree to the Senate amendment.
May 2, 2006 3:07 p.m.--On motion that the House suspend the rules and
agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
May 2, 2006 3:07 p.m.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to
without objection.
May 2, 2006--Cleared for White House.
May 5, 2006--Presented to President.
May 12, 2006--Signed by President.
May 12, 2006--Became Public Law No: 109-221.
H.R. 4322
Nov. 15, 2005
Mr. Pombo, for himself, and Mr. Rahall
Indian Trust Reform Act of 2005.
Nov. 15, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar. 1, 2006--Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
H.R. 4766
Feb. 15, 2006
Ms. Wilson, for herself, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Renzi, Mr. Mark Udall, Mr.
Pearce, Mr. Taylor and Mr. Tom Udall
Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act of 2006.
Feb. 15, 2006--Referred to the House Committee on Education and the
Workforce.
May 1, 2006--Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Sept. 27, 2006 8:22 p.m.--Mr. McKeon moved to suspend the rules and pass
the bill, as amended.
Sept. 27, 2006 8:23 p.m.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sept. 27, 2006 8:44 p.m.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 27, 2006 8:44 p.m.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed
to without objection.
Sept. 27, 2006 8:44 p.m.--The title of the measure was amended. Agreed
to without objection.
Sept. 28, 2006--Received in the Senate.
Nov. 13, 2006--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
Dec. 6, 2006--Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous
Consent.
Dec. 6, 2006--Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 6, 2006--Cleared for White House.
Dec. 7, 2006--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 11, 2006--Presented to President.
Dec. 14, 2006--Signed by President.
Dec. 14, 2006--Became Public Law No: 109-394.
H.R. 4876
Mar. 2, 2006
Mr. Tom Udall, for himself, and Ms. Wilson
To ratify a conveyance of a portion of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation
to Rio Arriba County, State of New Mexico, pursuant to the settlement of
litigation between the Jicarilla Apache Nation and Rio Arriba County,
State of New Mexico, to authorize issuance of a patent for said lands,
and to change the exterior boundary of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation
accordingly, and for other purposes.
Mar. 2, 2006--Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 2, 2006--Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar. 7, 2006--Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Sept. 27, 2006 11:33p.m.--Mr. Gohmert moved to suspend the rules and
pass the bill.
Sept. 27, 2006 11:34p.m.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sept. 27, 2006 11:38p.m.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the
bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 27, 2006 11:38p.m.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed
to without objection.
Sept. 28, 2006--Received in the Senate.
Nov. 13, 2006--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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Oversight Hearing on the President's Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Request for
Indian Programs
February 16, 2005
Oversight Hearing on Trust Reform
March 9, 2005
Oversight Hearing on Indian Health
April 13, 2005
Oversight Hearing on Regulation of Indian Gaming
April 27, 2005
Field Hearing on Youth Suicide Prevention
May 02, 2005
Oversight Hearing on Federal Recognition of Indian Tribes
May 11, 2005
Oversight Hearing on Taking Lands into Trust
May 18, 2005
Oversight Hearing on Youth Suicide Prevention
June 15, 2005
Oversight Hearing on Indian Education
June 16, 2005
Oversight Hearing on In Re Tribal Lobbying Matters, et al.
June 22, 2005
Oversight Hearing on the Regulation of Indian Gaming
June 28, 2005
Oversight Hearing on Legislation to Resolve Cobell v. Norton
July 26, 2005
Oversight Hearing on IGRA Exceptions and Off-Reservation Gaming
July 27, 2005
Oversight Hearing on Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation
Act (NAGPRA)
July 28, 2005
Oversight Hearing on Indian Gaming: Regulation of Class III Gaming
September 21, 2005
Oversight Hearing on In Re Tribal Lobbying Matters, et al.
November 02, 2005
Oversight Hearing on In Re Tribal Lobbying Matters, et al.
November 17, 2005
2nd Session
Oversight Hearing on Off Reservation Gaming: The Process for Considering
Gaming Applications
February 1, 2006
Oversight Hearing on Indian Tribes and the Federal Election Campaign Act
February 8, 2006
Oversight Hearing on the President's Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Request for
Indian Programs
February 14, 2006
Field Oversight Hearing on the Impact of the Administration's Fiscal
Year 2007 budget request on North Dakota Indian Tribes.
February 23, 2006
Oversight Hearing on Indian Gaming
February 28, 2006
Joint Oversight Hearing with House Committee on Resources on the
Settlement of Cobell v. Norton
March 1, 2006
Oversight Hearing on The Problem of Methamphetamine in Indian Country
April 5, 2006
Oversight Hearing on Economic Development
May 10, 2006
Oversight Hearing on Indian Youth Suicide
May 17, 2006
Oversight Hearing on Indian Education
May 25, 2006
Oversight Hearing on Native American Housing Programs
June 28, 2006
Nomination Hearing of Carl J. Artman, to be Assistant Secretary-Indian
Affairs, U. S. Department of the Interior
September 14, 2006
Oversight Hearing on Tribal Self Governance
September 20, 2006
HEARINGS
HEARINGS
(Listed Chronologically)
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1
March 1, 2005
Hearing on S. 147--Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act
2
April 5, 2005
Hearing on S. 113--Lands Into Trust
3
May 25, 2005
Hearing on S.J. Res. 15--Acknowledgment and Apology Resolution
4
July 14, 2005
Joint Hearing with the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor
and Pensions on S. 1057--the Indian Healthcare Improvement Act.
5
July 21, 2005
Hearing on S. 1003--Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Amendments of 2005
2nd Session
6
March 8, 2006
Hearing on S. 2078--Contract Review by NIGC
7
March 15, 2006
Hearing on S. 1899--Indian Child Protection and Family Violence
Prevention Act
8
March 28, 2006
Hearing on Trust Reform (Titles II - VI of S. 1439)
9
June 14, 2006
Hearing on S. 374--the Tribal Parity Act, and S. 1535, the Cheyenne
River Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Amendments Act of 2005.
10
June 21, 2006
Hearing on S. 480--the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia
Federal Recognition Act of 2005, and S. 437, the Grand River Band
of Ottawa Indians of Michigan Referral Act
11
July 12, 2006
Hearing on S. 660--the Lumbee Recognition Act
BUSINESS SESSIONS
BUSINESS SESSIONS
(Listed Chronologically)
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1
January 26, 2005
Business Meeting:
--To organize and select a Chairman pursuant to S. Res. 4;
consider the Committee budget for the 109th Congress; adopt
Committee rules for the 109th Congress; and consider continuing
the protocol used in the 108th Congress for the release of
information obtained by subpoena in the ongoing Indian lobbying
investigation.
2
March 9, 2005
Business Meeting to consider:
--S. 147, the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act.
--S. 536, A bill to make technical corrections to laws relating to
Native Americans, and for other purposes.
3
June 29, 2005
Business Meeting to consider:
--S.J.Res. 15 A bill 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.
--S. 374 A bill to provide compensation to the Lower Brule and
Crow Creek Sioux Tribes of South Dakota for damage to tribal land
caused by Pick-Sloan projects along the Missouri River.
--S. 113 A bill to modify the date as of which certain tribal land
of the Lytton Rancheria is deemed to be held in trust.
--S. 881 A bill to compensate the Spokane Tribe of Indians for the
use of tribal land for the production of hydropower by the Grand
Coulee Dam, and for other purposes.
--S. 449 A bill to facilitate shareholder consideration of
proposals to make Settlement Common Stock under the Alaska Native
Claims Settlement Act available to missed enrollees, eligible
elders, and persons born after Dec. 18, 1971, and for other
purposes.
--H.R. 797 (S. 475) A bill to amend the Native American Housing
Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 and other Acts to
improve housing programs for Indians.
--H.R. 680 (S. 623) A bill to direct the Secretary of Interior to
convey certain land held in trust for the Paiute Indian Tribe of
Utah to the City of Richfield, Utah and for other purposes.
4
October 27, 2005
Business Meeting to consider:
--S. 1057, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of
2005.
--S. 1003, The Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Amendments of 2005.
--S. 692, A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain public
land in northwestern New Mexico by resolving a dispute associated
with coal preference right lease interests on the land.
--S. 1892, A bill to amend Public Law 107-153 to modify a certain
date.
--S. 1219, A bill to authorize certain tribes in the State of
Montana to enter into a lease or other temporary conveyance of
water rights to meet the water needs of the Dry Prairie Rural
Water Association, Inc.
2nd Session
5
March 29, 2006
Business Meeting to consider:
--S. 2078, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Amendments
--S. 1899, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention
Act Amendments
--S. 2245, Indian Youth Telemental Health Demonstration Project
Act
--S. 1773, Pueblo of San Ildefonso Claims Settlement Act of 2005
6
June 22, 2006
Business Meeting to consider:
--In re Tribal Lobbying Matters Report and Recommendations
--S. 2464, the Fort McDowell Water Rights Settlement Revision Act
of 2006
--S. 3501, the Shivwits Band of Paiute Water Rights Settlement
Amendments of 2006
--S. 3526, the Indian Land Consolidation Act Amendments of 2006
7
August 2, 2006
Business Meeting to consider:
--S. 374, the Tribal Parity Act
--S. 660, the Lumbee Recognition Act
--S. 1535, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation
Amendments Act of 2005
8
September 14, 2006
Business Meeting to consider:
--Nomination of Carl J. Artman, to be Assistant Secretary-Indian
Affairs, U. S. Department of the Interior.
--H.R. 854, a bill to provide for certain lands to be held in
trust for the Utu Utu Gwaitu Paiute Tribe.
--S. 3648, the Pueblo of Isleta Settlement and Natural Resources
Restoration Act of 2006.
--S. 3687, 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.
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATIONS
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HEARINGS
S. Hrg. 109-9--Fiscal Year 2006 Budget, February 16, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-13--Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, March 1,
2005
S. Hrg. 109-16--Indian Trust Reform, March 9, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-18--Lytton Rancheria of California, April 5, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-26--Indian Health, April 13, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-50--Gaming, Part I, April 27, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-50--Gaming, Part II, June 28, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-50--Gaming, Part III, July 27, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-50--Gaming, Part IV, September 21, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-66--Youth Suicide Prevention, Part 1, May 2, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-66--Youth Suicide Prevention, Part 2, April June 15, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-91--Federal Recognition, May 11, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-92--Trust Lands, May 18, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-97--Acknowledgment and Apology, May 25, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-115--Indian Education, June 16, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-135--Tribal Lobbying Matters - Part 1, June 22, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-135--Tribal Lobbying Matters - Part 2, November 2, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-135--Tribal Lobbying Matters - Part 3, November 17, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-162--Indian Health Care Improvement Act, July 14, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-183--Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement, July 21, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-194--Indian Trust Reform Act, July 26, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-296, Pt. 2--Fiscal Year 2007 Budget, February 23, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-297--Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act,
July 28, 2005
S. Hrg. 109-298, Pt. 1--Off-Reservation Gaming, February 1, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-298, Pt. 2--Off-Reservation Gaming, February 28, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-374--Indian Tribes and the Federal Election Campaign Act,
February 8, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-396, Pt. 1--Fiscal Year 2007 Budget, February 14, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-441--Settlement of Cobell Versus Norton, March 1, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-443--Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Amendments, March 8, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-478--Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention
Act Amendments, March 15, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-483--Indian Trust Reform Act of 2005, Titles II through VI,
March 28, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-499--The Problem of Methamphetamine in Indian Country, April
5, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-504--Economic Development, May 10, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-558--Indian Youth Suicide, May 17, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-565--Indian Education, May 25, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-572--Tribal Parity Act; And the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
Equitable Compensation Amendments Act, June 14, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-576--The Thomasina Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal
Recognition Act and the Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians of Michigan
Referral Act, June 21, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-579--Native American Indian Housing Programs, June 28, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-610--Lumbee Recognition Act, July 12, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-665--Nomination of Carl J. Artman, September 14, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-688--Tribal Self-Governance, September 20, 2006
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-1200
March 04, 2005
A communication from the Director, Office of Hearings and Appeals,
Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report
of a rule entitled ``Probate of Indian Trust Estates'' (RIN1094-AA50)
received on March 3, 2005; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-1429
April 04, 2005
A communication from the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report
of a rule entitled ``Law and Order on Indian Reservations'' (RIN1076-
AE52) received on March 28, 2005; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-1872
April 25, 2005
A communication from the Commissioner, the Vice Chairman, and the
Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission, transmitting, a draft
bill relative to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988; to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-1935
April 26, 2005
A communication from the Director, Executive Secretariat, Bureau of
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Conforming Amendments to
Implement the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001'' (RIN1076-AE54)
received on April 22, 2005; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-1936
April 26, 2005
A communication from the Director, Executive Secretariat, Bureau of
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Implementation of the No Child
Left Behind Act'' (RIN1076-AE49) received on April 22, 2005; to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-2018
May 09, 2005
A communication from the Special Trustee for American Indians,
Department of the Interior, transmitting, a draft bill entitled
``Individual Indian Money Account Pool Adjustment Act of 2005''
received on May 4, 2005; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-2452
June 07, 2005
A communication from the Director, Office of Executive Secretariat,
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Conforming Amendments
to Implement the No Child Left Behind Act of 2000'' (RIN1076-AE54)
received on June 6, 2005; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-2946
July 13, 2005
A communication from the Special Trustee for American Indians,
Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report
of a rule entitled ``Deposit of Proceeds from Lands Withdrawn for
Native Selection'' (RIN1035-AA04) received on June 28, 2005; to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-3062
July 18, 2005
A communication from the Director, Executive Secretariat, Bureau of
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the report of a rule entitled ``Deposit of Proceeds from Lands
Withdrawn for Native Selection'' (RIN1076-AE74) received on July 13,
2005; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-3891
September 22, 2005
A communication from the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian
Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a
report relative to the use and distribution of the Confederated Tribes
of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon Judgment Funds; to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-4184
October 06, 2005
A communication from the Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary,
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Navajo Partitioned
Lands Grazing Permits'' (RIN1076-AE46) received on October 4, 2005; to
the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-4292
October 19, 2005
A communication from the President, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic
Institute, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the extension of
the Personnel Demonstration Project timeline expiration (October 31,
2005) for a period of two years; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
2nd Session
EC-5296
January 25, 2006
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 ``Reindeer in Alaska'' (RIN1076-
AE37) received on January 6, 2006; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-6006
March 14, 2006
A communication from the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Indian
Affairs, Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a
report relative to the use and distribution of $12,000,000 awarded to
the White Mountain Apache (Tribe) in Docket No. 99-148L; to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-6077
March 27, 2006
A communication from the Special Trustee for American Indians,
Department of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report
of a rule entitled ``American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform
Act'' (RIN1035-AA04) received on March 27, 2006; to the Committee on
Indian Affairs.
EC-6519
April 27, 2006
A communication from the Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Freedom
of Information Act Procedures'' (RIN3141-AA21) received on April 25,
2006; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-7169
June 15, 2006
A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of
Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, the report
of proposed legislation relative to the use of gambling devices as
technologic aids in Class II gaming in Indian Country; to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-8328
September 18, 2006
A communication from the Acting General Counsel, Department of the
Treasury, transmitting, a draft bill entitled ``Yankton Sioux Tribe
and Santee Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act Amendments of
2006''; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
EC-9143
December 05, 2006
A communication from the Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Description of Duties of the General Counsel'' (Release No. 34-
53755) received on November 27, 2006; to the Committee on Indian
Affairs.
PETITIONS
POM-385
July 19, 2006
A concurrent memorial adopted by the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of the State of Arizona relative to authorizing funding
for the Navajo Health Foundation/Sage Memorial Hospital; to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
POM-399
July 20, 2006
A resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts relative to apologizing to all Native
American peoples on behalf of the United States; to the Committee on
Indian Affairs.
NOMINATIONS
PN-1876
August 01, 2006
Nominee: Carl Joseph Artman, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Secretary
of the Interior, vice David Wayne Anderson.
Referred to: Senate Indian Affairs
Reported by: Senate Indian Affairs
August 01, 2006 : Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee
on Indian Affairs. (5120)
September 14, 2006 : Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Hearings printed: S. Hrg. 109-665. (5750)
September 14, 2006 : Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported
favorably. (5890)
September 14, 2006 : Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.
902. Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear
and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
(5181)
September 14, 2006 : Reported by Senator McCain, Committee on Indian
Affairs, without printed report. (5155)
September 14, 2006 : Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.
902. Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear
and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
(5181)
December 09, 2006 : Returned to the President under the provisions of
Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
(5335) Organization: Department of the Interior
Control Number: 109PN0187600
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
(NONE)
SUBJECT INDEX
SUBJECT INDEX
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A
Apology to all Native Americans--S.J.Res. 15
B
C
Colleges, Tribal--S. 731
Compensation--S. 374
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe--S. 1535
Child Protection--S. 1899
Criminal Jurisdiction--S. 279
Crow Tribe--S. 1501
D
Dispute--S. 692
E
Education--S. 1231
Expenditures, Committee--S.Res. 19
Education, S. 474
F
Family Violence--S. 1899
Federal Recognition--S. 437, S. 480, S. 630, S. 660
G
Gaming--S. 1260, S. 1295, S. 1518, S. 2078
Grants, BIA--S. 631
Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians of Michigan Referral Act, S. 437
H
Hawaiian, Native--S. 147, S. 215
Health--S. 215, S. 972, S. 1057, S. 1239 , S. 2245
Housing--S. 475, S. 598, S. 1980
I
Indian Health Service--S. 2174
J
K
L
Land Conveyance--S. 706
Land Restoration--S. 1501
Land Settlement--S. 1003
M
Mineral Rights--S. 1291
N
Navajo-Hopi--S. 1003
Native American Programs Act of 1974--S. 412
O
P
Pascua Yaqui--S. 1291
Pueblo de San Ildefonso--S. 1773
Q
R
Reauthorization--S. 412
Representation of Indian Tribes--S. 1312
S
Safety, Indian Women--S. 987
Scholarship--S. 474
Settlement--S. 881, S. 1773
Settlement Common Stock--S. 449
Shawnee Tribe--S. 1505
T
Technical Corrections--S. 536
Telecommunications--S. 535
Transportation--S. 690
Tribe Status Act--S. 1505
Trust Fund Management Reform--S. 1892
Trust Lands, Lytton Rancheria--S. 113
Trust Lands, Paiute--S. 623
Trust Reform--S. 1439
U
V
W
Wagner Service Unit--S. Res. 358, S. 2174
Water Rights--S. 1219, S. 2464
X
Y
Z
SPONSOR INDEX
SPONSOR INDEX
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Mr. Akaka
S. 147 Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2005Sponsor:
Sen Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (introduced Jan. 25, 2005)Cosponsors: 9
S. 2674 Native American Languages Act Amendments Act of 2006Sponsor:
Sen Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (introduced Apr. 27, 2006) Cosponsors: 5
Mr. Allen
S. 480 Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal
Recognition Act of 2005Sponsor: Sen Allen, George [R-VA] (introduced
Mar. 1, 2005) Cosponsors: 1
Mr. Bingaman
S. 972 Albuquerque Indian Health Center Act of 2005Sponsor: Sen
Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] (introduced Apr. 28, 2005) Cosponsors: (none)
Mr. Brownback
S.J.Res. 15 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.Sponsor: Sen Brownback, Sam [R-
KS] (introduced Apr. 19, 2005) Cosponsors: 12
Mr. Burns
S. 1219 A bill to authorize certain tribes in the State of Montana to
enter into a lease or other temporary conveyance of water rights to
meet the water needs of the Dry Prairie Rural Water Association,
Inc.Sponsor: Sen Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT] (introduced June 9, 2005)
Cosponsors: (none)
S. 1501 Crow Tribe Land Restoration ActSponsor: Sen Burns, Conrad R.
[R-MT] (introduced July 26, 2005) Cosponsors: (none)
Ms. Cantwell
S. 881 Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand
Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement ActSponsor: Sen Cantwell,
Maria [D-WA] (introduced Apr. 21, 2005) Cosponsors: 3
Mr. Coburn
S. 1505 Shawnee Tribe Status Act Amendments Act of 2005Sponsor: Sen
Coburn, Tom [R-OK] (introduced July 27, 2005) Cosponsors: 1
Mr. Coleman
S. 706 Prairie Island Land Conveyance Act of 2005Sponsor: Sen Coleman,
Norm [R-MN] (introduced Apr. 5, 2005) Cosponsors: (none)
Mr. Conrad
S. 731 Tribal Colleges and Universities Faculty Loan Forgiveness
ActSponsor: Sen Conrad, Kent [D-ND] (introduced Apr. 6, 2005)
Cosponsors: 9
Mr. Dodd
S. 630 Tribal Acknowledgment and Indian Bureau Enhancement Act of
2005Sponsor: Sen Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] (introduced Mar. 15,
2005) Cosponsors: 1
S. 631 A bill to provide grants to ensure full and fair participation
in certain decisionmaking processes of the Bureau of Indian
Affairs.Sponsor: Sen Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] (introduced Mar. 15,
2005) Cosponsors: 1
Ms. Dole
S. 660 Lumbee Recognition ActSponsor: Sen Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC]
(introduced Mar. 17, 2005) Cosponsors: 1
Mr. Domenici
S. 279 A bill to amend the Act of June 7, 1924, to provide for the
exercise of criminal jurisdiction.Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [R-
NM] (introduced Feb. 3, 2005) Cosponsors: 1
S. 690 American Indian Reservation Transportation Improvement Program
ActSponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] (introduced Apr. 4, 2005)
Cosponsors: (none)
S. 692 Bisti PRLA Dispute Resolution ActSponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V.
[R-NM] (introduced Apr. 4, 2005) Cosponsors: (none)
S. 1773 Pueblo de San Ildefonso Claims Settlement Act of 2005Sponsor:
Sen Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] (introduced Sept. 26, 2005) Cosponsors: 1
S. 3635 Albuquerque Indian School ActSponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V.
[R-NM] (introduced July 11, 2006) Cosponsors: 1
S. 3648 Pueblo of Isletta Settlement and Natural Resources Restoration
Act of 2006Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] (introduced July 12,
2006) Cosponsors: 1
Mr. Dorgan
S. 412 A bill to reauthorize the Native American Programs Act of
1974.Sponsor: Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] (introduced Feb. 16, 2005)
Cosponsors: 1
S. 2245 Indian Youth Telemental Health Demonstration Project Act of
2006Sponsor: Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] (introduced Feb. 6, 2006)
Cosponsors: 6
Ms. Feinstein
S. 113 A bill to modify the date as of which certain tribal land of
the Lytton Rancheria of California is deemed to be held in
trust.Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] (introduced Jan. 24, 2005)
Cosponsors: 4
Mr. Hatch
S. 623 A bill to direct the Secretary of Interior to convey certain
land held in trust for the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah to the City of
Richfield, Utah, and for other purposes.Sponsor: Sen Hatch, Orrin G.
[R-UT] (introduced Mar. 15, 2005) Cosponsors: 1
Mr. Inouye
S. 215 Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of
2005Sponsor: Sen Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] (introduced Jan. 31, 2005)
Cosponsors: 1
S. 535 Native American Connectivity ActSponsor: Sen Inouye, Daniel K.
[D-HI] (introduced Mar. 7, 2005) Cosponsors: 1
S. 598 A bill to reauthorize provisions in the Native American Housing
Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 relating to Native
Hawaiian low-income housing and Federal loan guarantees for Native
Hawaiian housing.Sponsor: Sen Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] (introduced
Mar. 10, 2005) Cosponsors: 1
Mr. Johnson
S.Res. 358 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the
Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of
Indian Health Service, should maintain the current operating hours of
the Wagner Service Unit until the Secretary submits to Congress a new
report that accurately describes the current conditions at the Wagner
Service Unit.Sponsor: Sen Johnson, Tim [D-SD] (introduced Jan. 30,
2006) Cosponsors: 1
S. 475 Native American Housing Enhancement Act of 2005Sponsor: Sen
Johnson, Tim [D-SD] (introduced Feb. 28, 2005) Cosponsors: 1
S. 1535 Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Amendments
Act of 2005Sponsor: Sen Johnson, Tim [D-SD] (introduced July 28, 2005)
Cosponsors: 1
S. 3885 Lake Traverse Reservation Act Amendments of 2006Sponsor: Sen
Johnson, Tim [D-SD] (introduced Sept. 11, 2006) Cosponsors: 1
Mr. Levin
S. 437 Grand River Band of Ottawa Indians of Michigan Referral
ActSponsor: Sen Levin, Carl [D-MI] (introduced Feb. 17, 2005)
Cosponsors: 1
Mr. McCain
S.Res. 19 An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [R-AZ]
(introduced Jan. 26, 2005) Cosponsors: (none)
S. 536 Native American Omnibus Act of 2005Sponsor: Sen McCain, John
[R-AZ] (introduced Mar. 7, 2005) Cosponsors: 1
S. 987 Restoring Safety to Indian Women ActSponsor: Sen McCain, John
[R-AZ] (introduced May 10, 2005) Cosponsors: 1
S. 1003 Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Amendments of 2005Sponsor: Sen
McCain, John [R-AZ] (introduced May 11, 2005) Cosponsors: (none)
S. 1057 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2005Sponsor:
Sen McCain, John [R-AZ] (introduced May 17, 2005) Cosponsors: 6
S. 1231 National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education
Amendments Act of 2005Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [R-AZ] (introduced
June 14, 2005) Cosponsors: 1
S. 1239 American Indian Elderly and Disabled Access to Health Care Act
of 2005Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [R-AZ] (introduced June 14, 2005)
Cosponsors: 3
S. 1291 Pascua Yaqui Mineral Rights Act of 2005Sponsor: Sen McCain,
John [R-AZ] (introduced June 23, 2005) Cosponsors: (none)
S. 1295 National Indian Gaming Commission Accountability Act of
2005Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [R-AZ] (introduced June 23, 2005)
Cosponsors: (none)
S. 1312 Reducing Conflicts of Interests in the Representation of
Indian Tribes Act of 2005Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [R-AZ] (introduced
June 27, 2005) Cosponsors: 1
S. 1439 Indian Trust Reform Act of 2005Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [R-
AZ] (introduced July 20, 2005) Cosponsors: 1
S. 1892 A bill to amend Public Law 107-153 to modify a certain
date.Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [R-AZ] (introduced Oct. 19, 2005)
Cosponsors: 1
S. 1899 Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act
Amendments of 2005Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [R-AZ] (introduced Oct.
20, 2005) Cosponsors: 4
S. 2078 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Amendments of 2005Sponsor: Sen
McCain, John [R-AZ] (introduced 11, 18, 2005) Cosponsors: (none)
S. 2464 Fort McDowell Indian Community Water Rights Settlement
Revision Act of 2006Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [R-AZ] (introduced Mar.
28, 2006) Cosponsors: 1
S. 3501 A bill to amend the Shivwits Band of the Paiute Indian Tribe
of Utah Water Rights Settlement Act to establish an acquisition fund
for the water rights and habitat acquisition program.Sponsor: Sen
McCain, John [R-AZ] (introduced June 13, 2006) Cosponsors: (none)
S. 3526 Indian Land Consolidation Act Amendments of 2006Sponsor: Sen
McCain, John [R-AZ] (introduced June 15, 2006) Cosponsors: (none)
S. 4122 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2006Sponsor:
Sen McCain, John [R-AZ] (introduced Dec. 8, 2006) Cosponsors: 3
Ms. Murkowski
S. 449 Major Actions: Help A bill to facilitate shareholder
consideration of proposals to make Settlement Common Stock under the
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act available to missed enrollees,
eligible elders, and eligible persons born after December 18, 1971,
and for other purposes.Sponsor: Sen Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (introduced
Feb. 17, 2005) Cosponsors: (none)
S. 1980 Rural Teacher Housing Act of 2005Sponsor: Sen Murkowski, Lisa
[R-AK] (introduced 11, 9, 2005) Cosponsors: (none)
Mr. Smith
S. 474 Mark O. Hatfield-Elizabeth Furse Scholarship and Excellence in
Tribal Governance Act of 2005Sponsor: Sen Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
(introduced Feb. 28, 2005) Cosponsors: 1on Indian Affairs.
S. 3687 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.Sponsor: Sen Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
(introduced July 19, 2006) Cosponsors: 1
Mr. Thune
S. 374 Tribal Parity ActSponsor: Sen Thune, John [R-SD] (introduced
Feb. 14, 2005) Cosponsors: 1
S. 2174 A bill to permit certain funds made available for the Wagner
Service Unit of the Indian Health Service to be used to pay expenses
incurred in keeping the emergency room of that Unit open 24 hours per
day, 7 days per week, through September 30, 2006.Sponsor: Sen Thune,
John [R-SD] (introduced Dec. 21, 2005) Cosponsors: (none)
Mr. Vitter
S. 1260 Common Sense Indian Gambling Reform Act of 2005Sponsor: Sen
Vitter, David [R-LA] (introduced June 16, 2005) Cosponsors: 2
Mr. Voinovich
S. 1518 A bill to amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to modify a
provision relating to the locations in which class III gaming is
lawful.Sponsor: Sen Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] (introduced July 27,
2005) Cosponsors: 1
JURISDICTION AND RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
JURISDICTION AND RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
(Adopted in a Committee Business Meeting, January 26, 2005)
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RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS
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.