bill_id,congress,bill_type,bill_number,title,policy_area,introduced_date,latest_action_date,latest_action_text,origin_chamber,sponsor_name,sponsor_state,sponsor_party,sponsor_bioguide_id,cosponsor_count,summary_text,update_date,url
100-hr-5579,100,hr,5579,Indian Social Services Act of 1988,Native Americans,1988-10-21,1988-11-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,0,"Indian Social Services Act of 1988 - Title I: Social Services Block Grant Amendments - Amends title XX (Block Grants to States) of the Social Security Act to authorize appropriations for block grants for social services to Indian tribes. Sets forth an allocation formula for payments to Indian tribes. Makes technical amendments to appy provisions of such title to Indian tribes. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make direct grants to any tribe which operates a social service program under such title. Provides that Alaskan regional associations defined under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act shall be eligible for funding under this title unless a village within such association's region:  (1) applies separately for direct funding; or (2) notifies the Secretary that it does not want the association to apply for funding on its behalf. Title II:  Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act Amendments - Amends part B of title IV (Child Welfare Services) of the Social Security Act to include funding for Indian-controlled, off-reservation programs serving Indian children in the requisite features of State plans for child welfare services. Requires (current law authorizes) the Secretary to make direct payments to Indian tribes which have child welfare service plans.  Sets forth an allotment formula for direct payments to such tribes.  Permits  tribes to use Federal or State funds to match such payments. Directs the Secretary, in any case where a satisfactory plan has been submitted by an Indian tribe, to reduce the required tribal share for such programs if such a tribe shows that it has inadequate financial resources to provide the matching funds. Requires the Secretary to make payments to any Indian tribe which operates a plan for foster care and adoption assistance under such title. Provides that provisions regarding State plans for foster care and adoption assistance shall apply to Indian tribes, except that:  (1) such tribes shall develop foster care licensing and placement, case plans, and case review consistent with tribal standards and the Indian Child Welfare Act; and (2) the Secretary may alter the requirements of such provisions to relieve any hardship upon a tribe that may result from such requirement. Provides that Alaskan regional associations defined under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act shall be eligible for funding under such title unless a village within such association's region:  (1) applies separately for direct funding under this title; or (2) notifies the Secretary that it does not want the association to apply for social services funding on its behalf. Provides that the payment of funds to Indian tribes for foster care or adoption assistance plans shall be calculated by the same formula applicable to States, except that tribes shall be entitled to 100 percent of the expenditures necessary for the training of plan personnel.  Permits tribes to use Federal or State funds to match such payments. Directs the Secretary, in any case where a satisfactory plan has been submitted by an Indian tribe, to reduce the required tribal share for such programs if such a tribe shows that it has inadequate financial resources to provide the matching funds.  Authorizes the Secretary, in the case of a tribal share reduction, to review and approve the tribal payment schedule for foster families and child-care institutions and the schedule provided for in adoption assistance agreements. Title III:  Alcohol, Mental Health and Drug Abuse Block Amendments - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary to reserve funds for Indian tribes for alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health services block grants.  (Current law provides for such reservation subject only to certain conditions.)  Sets forth an allocation formula for payments to Indian tribes. Title IV:  Consolidated Funding for Indian Tribes - Requires the Secretary to consolidate the grants made directly to an Indian tribe under titles XX and IV-B of the Social Security Act, title XIX of the Public Health Service Act, and under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981.  Entitles an Indian tribe to submit a single application and pre-expenditure report for a consolidated grant. Title V:  Collective Operation of Programs and Grant Protection for Indian Tribes - Authorizes an Indian tribe to contract with qualified providers or other Indian tribes for the centralized services of any social service program under this Act by a single organizational unit for the region served by such tribes.  Authorizes such unit to submit a single grant application of all tribes which are parties to the agreement. Title VI:  Census Bureau Statistics - Requires the Census Bureau to:  (1) include calculations of the nationwide poverty levels for Indians living on or near a reservation in its yearly report on income and poverty; and (2) prepare a national estimate of the yearly population growth rate for Indians based upon data collected in the two previous decennial censuses relating to population trends. Title VII:  Definitions, Effective Date, and Authorization of Appropriations - Sets forth definitions for this Act. Provides that this Act shall become effective in FY 1990. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-28T20:07:41Z,
100-hr-5527,100,hr,5527,A bill to amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to classify electronic or electromechanical facsimiles of certain games of chance as class II gaming.,Native Americans,1988-10-13,1988-10-13,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]",MN,D,O000006,6,Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to classify as Class II gaming electronic or electromechanical facsimiles of games of chance operated by Indian tribes in Minnesota on or before enactment of this Act.,2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-hr-5428,100,hr,5428,Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act,Native Americans,1988-09-30,1988-10-31,For Further Action See S.2723.,House,"Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1]",CA,D,B000648,0,"Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act - Provides for the partition of the joint Hoopa Valley and Yurok Reservation.  Requires the Hoopa Valley Tribe to waive all claims against the United States and to affirm consent to the contribution of Hoopa Escrow monies to the Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Fund for payments to the Yurok Tribe before the partition shall become effective. Establishes the Hoopa Valley and Yurok Reservations.  Requires the unallotted trust lands and assets of each tribe to be held in trust by the United States for each tribe. Places all national forest lands within the Yurok Reservation in trust for the use and benefit of the Yurok Tribe, subject to valid existing rights and subject to the adoption of a resolution of the Interim Council of the Yurok Tribe.  Directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report concerning the advisability of conveying to the Yurok Tribe all right, title, and interest of the United States to all National Park System lands within the Yurok Reservation. Sets the boundary between the Hoopa Valley and Yurok Reservations. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to manage the unallotted trust land and assets of the Yurok Reservation until the tribe has organized.  Requires, thereafter, that such land and assets be administered as tribal trust land and governed by the Tribe. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands or interests in lands, including rights-of-way for access to trust lands in the Reservation. Establishes the Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Fund for distributions pursuant to this Act.  Divides fund assets between the tribes based on settlement roll calculations.  Authorizes appropriations to the Fund. Prescribes preparation and eligibility criteria for the Hoopa-Yurok settlement roll.  Allows an election among the following settlement options: (1) Hoopa tribal membership option (based on the criteria of the court decision in the Short case); (2) Yurok tribal membership option; and (3) lump sum payment option.  Extinguishes interest in tribal property of persons receiving payments. Provides for division of the remaining settlement funds. Ratifies and confirms the existing documents of the Hoopa Valley Tribe. Provides for recognition and organization of the Yurok Tribe.  Establishes the Yurok Transition Team and an Interim Council preceding election and installation of the tribal governing body. Requires the Secretary to develop an economic development plan for the Yurok Tribe. Allows the land assignment on the Hoopa Valley Reservation made to the Smokers family to continue to relatives of one-fourth or more Indian blood. Provides for a merger of the Rancherias with the Yurok Tribe if certain conditions are met. Adds representatives of the Yurok Tribe and the Karuk Tribe to the Klamath River Basin Fisheries Task Force.  Specifies the term of office. Provides that the proceeds of the sale of timber from Indian trust lands, after deduction for administrative expenses, shall be used:  (1) as determined by the governing bodies of the tribes concerned and approved by the Secretary; or (2) in the absence of such a governing body, as determined by the Secretary for the tribe concerned. Sets limitations on actions challenging the joint reservation partition under this Act.  Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress a report describing any claims decisions.",2025-08-28T20:05:03Z,
100-hr-5411,100,hr,5411,Indian Remains Reburial Act,Native Americans,1988-09-28,1988-10-12,Referred to Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.,House,"Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large]",ND,D,D000432,0,"Indian Remains Reburial Act - Requires the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to determine the tribal origin of all Indian and Native Hawaiian skeletal remains under the control of the Institution which are determined to have originated in the year 1600 A.D. or later. Directs the Secretary, upon the request of an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization, to transfer the appropriate remains to such tribe or organization for the purpose of providing appropriate interment.",2025-08-28T20:06:14Z,
100-s-2834,100,s,2834,"A bill to amend the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Act to establish a program of grants for vocational-technical training and to encourage tribal economic development, to provide for the designation of the National Indian Center for Research in Vocational-Technical Training, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1988-09-27,1988-09-27,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]",NM,D,B000468,3,"Amends the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act to increase the percentage of amounts reserved for vocational education programs for Indians and Native Hawaiians under funds for State vocational education assistance. Prohibits the Secretary of Education from placing restrictions upon grants or contracts entered into for such programs relating to rates of placement of students and adults served by such programs.  Requires the Secretary to give special consideration to grants which encourage tribal economic development plans. Earmarks specified amounts for vocational-technical training grants to the Crownpoint Institute of Technology in New Mexico and the United Tribes Technical College in North Dakota. Requires the Secretary, if extra funds for vocational education grants are available under the reserved amounts, to first make grants to institutions of higher education that are eligible for assistance under the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978 for developing programs for tribal economic development.  Authorizes the Secretary to approve a single application from the American Indian Higher Education Consortium if no such institution submits a grant application. Directs the Secretary to transfer to the Secretary of the Interior a portion of the funds reserved under this Act to be used for activities (other than construction or alteration of facilities) for the benefit of students attending schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to provide an amount equal to such transferred amount for the purpose of such activities. Establishes the National Indian Center for Research in Vocational-Technical Training. Requires the Secretary to support the Center through an annual grant.  Directs the Secretary to designate the entity to be the Center for a period of five years.  Sets forth grant application criteria.  Requires the Center to conduct research and developmental programs on:  (1) the involvement of the private sector in vocational-technical training for Indians and Alaska Natives; (2) the methods for providing quality vocational-technical training to Indians and Alaska Natives and for enhancing basic academic skills in vocational settings; (3) the development of curriculum materials and methods regarding new technologies and assessments of the nature of change in the workplace with respect to tribal settings and economic development; and (4) the identification of institutional, social, and cultural characteristics which improve the preparation of youths and adults for employment.  Directs the Center to:  (1) research the relationship between training and tribal economic development with respect to employment opportunities; (2) provide leadership development through an advanced study center and inservice vocational-technical activities for tribal and local leaders; (3) disseminate the results of the research projects; (4) provide information to facilitate national planning and policy for Indian tribes and their economic development; (5) provide technical assistance to programs serving Indians and Alaska Natives; (6) act as a clearinghouse for information on contracts and grants providing services to Indians and Alaska Natives; (7) work with tribal organizations, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other public agencies to develop planning and evaluating programs, including followup studies; and (8) report annually to the Congress and the Secretaries of Education, Labor, and the Interior on the planning under this Act, the Job Training Partnership Act, and all other programs providing vocational-technical education and economic development to Indians and Alaska Natives.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-5340,100,hr,5340,Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act,Native Americans,1988-09-22,1988-10-19,See H.R.4469.,House,"Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1]",CA,D,B000648,0,"Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act - Provides for the partition of the joint Hoopa Valley and Yurok Reservation.  Requires the Hoopa Valley Tribe to waive all claims against the United States before the partition shall become effective. Establishes the Hoopa Valley and Yurok Reservations.  Requires the unallotted trust lands and assets of each tribe to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the respective tribes. Sets the boundary between the Hoopa Valley and Yurok Reservations. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to manage the unallotted trust land and assets of the Yurok Reservation until the tribe has organized.  Requires, thereafter, that such land and assets be administered as tribal trust land and governed by the Tribe. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands or interests in lands, including rights-of-way for access to trust lands in the Reservation. Establishes the Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Fund for distributions pursuant to this Act.  Divides fund assets between the tribes based on settlement roll calculations.  Authorizes appropriations to the Fund. Prescribes preparation and eligibility criteria for the Hoopa-Yurok settlement roll.  Allows an election among the following settlement options: (1) Hoopa tribal membership option (based on the criteria of the court decision in the Short case); (2) Yurok tribal membership option; and (3) lump sum payment option.  Extinguishes interest in tribal property of persons receiving payments.  Provides for division of the remaining settlement funds. Ratifies the existing documents of the Hoopa Valley Tribe and confirms its status. Provides for recognition and organization of the Yurok Tribe.  Establishes an Interim Council preceding election and installation of the tribal governing body. Allows the land assignment on the Hoopa Valley Reservation made to the Smokers family to continue to relatives of one-fourth or more Indian blood. Provides for a merger of the Rancherias with the Yurok Tribe if certain conditions are met. Provides that the proceeds of the sale of timber from Indian trust lands, after deduction for administrative expenses, shall be used:  (1) as determined by the governing bodies of the tribes concerned and approved by the Secretary; or (2) in the absence of such a governing body, as determined by the Secretary for the tribe concerned.",2025-08-28T20:08:10Z,
100-hr-5323,100,hr,5323,A bill to authorize the Rumsey Indian Rancheria to convey a certain parcel of land.,Native Americans,1988-09-16,1988-09-16,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4]",CA,D,F000053,0,"Authorizes the Rumsey Indian Rancheria in California to convey certain land in Sparks, Nevada, to any bona fide purchaser for value.  Directs that proceeds from the conveyance of such land may be used only for the economic development and social welfare of the Rumsey Indian Rancheria.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-sjres-379,100,sjres,379,"A joint resolution to establish as the policy of the United States the preservation, protection, and promotion of the rights of indigenous Americans to use, practice and develop Native American languages, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1988-09-15,1988-10-20,Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.,Senate,"Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,I000025,7,"Declares that it shall be U.S. policy to promote the rights of indigenous Americans to use, practice, and develop Native American languages, including the right to use such languages as the media of instruction in State and Federal educational institutions and as the official language in their traditional territories. Recommends that all institutions of elementary, secondary, and higher education include indigenous languages in their curricula and that competency in such languages be granted the same full academic credit as a foreign language.",2025-07-21T19:44:15Z,
100-s-2791,100,s,2791,"A bill to add additional land to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation in Arizona, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1988-09-14,1988-09-14,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]",AZ,D,D000185,1,Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to exchange specified land known as Red Mountain. Revokes Secretarial orders which withdrew specified lands in aid of the Salt River Project. Reserves an easement on specified lands to the Salt River Project for electric transmission and distribution lines and access purposes.  Absolves the United States and such Project from liability for damages to any land revoked under this Act which may be caused by flooding in conjunction with any of the U.S. or Project facilities or protective works.  Imposes liability on any future patentee for damages caused by activities which alter drainage and adversely affect adjacent lands project facilities or protective works of the United States or Salt River Project. Reserves to the United States a right-of-way for road purposes. Requires the boundary of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation in Arizona to be modified at such time as the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community acquires title to specified lands.  Provides for the addition to the reservation of such lands.  Requires that such lands remain as tribal lands.,2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-5261,100,hr,5261,Indian Health Care Amendments of 1988,Native Americans,1988-09-07,1988-11-23,Became Public Law No: 100-713.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,7,"(Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 100-1075) Indian Health Care Amendments of 1988 - Title I: Indian Health Manpower - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize appropriations for specified Indian health programs for FY 1989 through 1992, including scholarship programs and continuing education allowances. Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) from denying scholarship assistance solely on the basis of an applicant's scholastic achievement if such applicant has been admitted to, or maintained good standing at, an accredited institution. Directs the Secretary to grant Indian Health Scholarships to Indians enrolled full-time in certain schools for health professionals.  States that the active duty service obligation of the Public Health Service Act can be met by service: (1) in the Indian Health Service (Service); (2) in a program conducted under a contract entered into under the Indian Self-Determination Act; (3) in a program assisted under this Act; or (4) in private practice if such practice is in a health professional shortage area and addresses the health care needs of a substantial number of Indians. Makes conforming amendments relating to the Indian Health Scholarship Program under the Public Health Service Act. Amends the Public Health Service Act to grant Native Hawaiians, subject to available appropriations, scholarships pursuant to a contract with Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate.  Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992. Directs the Secretary, under the Snyder Act, to maintain a Community Health Representative program to provide for the training and the use of Indians as health paraprofessionals to Indian communities. Establishes the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program to assure an adequate supply of health professionals by allowing repayment of educational loans for obligated service in an Indian Health program. Requires annual reports to the Congress on operation of the program.  Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to reimburse health professionals seeking Service positions for travel expenses.  Requires the Secretary to fund Indian projects to recruit, place, and retain health professionals. Authorizes appropriations. Establishes a program of advanced training and research for Indian health professionals, requiring obligated service for at least the period in which the person participates in the program. Establishes a nursing program to increase the number of nurses, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners who deliver health care services to Indians.  Authorizes appropriations, earmarking a specified amount for grants for training of nurse midwives. Requires the Secretary to establish a program of training of Service employees in the history and culture of the tribes they serve and in the history of the Service. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to provide grants to at least three colleges and universities to expand the Native Americans health careers recruitment program (Indians into Medicine Program, INMED).  Requires a program report to the Congress. Directs the Secretary to award grants to community colleges to assist in establishing programs leading to a degree or diploma in a health profession for individuals desiring to practice on an Indian reservation or in a tribal clinic. Authorizes additional incentives for health professionals, including:  (1) special incentive pay to Service civilian medical officers; (2) bonus pay; and (3) flexible and compressed work schedules.  Requires a report to the Congress on premium pay for overtime and budget impacts. Authorizes payment of a retention bonus to physicians and nurses who agree to continue Service employment for not less than one year. Requires the establishment of a health professions advisory council to investigate and report to the Congress on policies impeding recruitment and retention of physicians and other health professionals by the Service and the regulatory changes necessary to establish other pay grades. Title II: Health Services - Enumerates the health services for which the Secretary is authorized to expend funds for the improvement of the health of Indians.  Prohibits the use of such funds to offset or limit appropriations made under other Acts.  Conditions the allocation of such funds upon the health resource deficiency level of the affected Indian tribes. Permits the allocation of such funds on a service unit basis. Directs the Secretary to establish a review mechanism for tribal petitions regarding the health resource deficiency level of a tribe. Makes programs administered by tribal organizations under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act eligible for specified funds on an equal basis with programs administered directly by the Indian Health Service. Provides that a reasonable portion of funds from the Indian Health Care Improvement Fund that are used for contracts under the Indian Self-Determination Act may be used for health planning, training, technical assistance, and other administrative support functions. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress a current health services priority system report, including the methodology for determining tribal health resources deficiencies, and the funds needed to raise all tribes to a zero level deficiency. Directs the President to include with the submission of the budget a separate statement identifying funding requests. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992 for specified health services. Designates such appropriations the Indian Health Care Improvement Fund. Establishes an Indian Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund to meet the extraordinary medical costs for victims of disasters or catastrophic illness.  Authorizes appropriations.  Prohibits the use of such funds to offset or limit appropriations made under other Acts. Requires the Secretary to provide health promotion and disease prevention services to Indians.  Requires the Secretary to include in each health services priority system report an evaluation of the health promotion and disease prevention needs of Indians and the resources that are necessary to meet such needs.  Requires the Secretary to establish at least one demonstration project to determine the most effective and cost-efficient means of providing health promotion and disease prevention services. Requires a report to the Congress on the project. Establishes a diabetes prevention, treatment, and control program with diabetes screening, model diabetes project continuance and establishment, and diabetes control officer positions.  Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to establish in the State of Hawaii, as a demonstration project, a Native Hawaiian Program for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention to meet the unique health care needs of Native Hawaiians. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts with Native Hawaiian organizations to assist the Secretary in providing health care services under the Native Hawaiian demonstration project. Requires the Secretary to enter into a contract with a Native Hawaiian organization to:  (1) conduct a study to determine the incidence of diabetes among Native Hawaiians and ways to reduce its incidence; and (2) prepare an inventory of health care programs within Hawaii that are available for the treatment, prevention, or control of diabetes among Native Hawaiians.  Requires such organization to prepare and transmit a report to the Secretary.  Requires the Secretary to submit such report to the Congress and the President. Directs the Secretary to enter into contracts with Native Hawaiian organizations to:  (1) establish a diabetes control program; (2) promote coordination between all health care providers in the delivery of diabetes related services to Native Hawaiians; (3) establish a model diabetes program to serve Native Hawaiians in Hawaii; (4) develop an outreach program to assure the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diabetes among Native Hawaiians; (5) develop a standardized system to collect, analyze, and report diabetes data among Native Hawaiians; and (6) conduct diabetes research and coordinate such research with State agencies and the Department of Health and Human Services.  Directs the Secretary to submit certain reports to the Congress. Requires the Secretary to:  (1) include in contracts with Native Hawaiian organizations such conditions to ensure that the objectives of such contracts are achieved; (2) develop procedures to evaluate compliance with, and performance of, contracts entered into by Native Hawaiian organizations; and (3) conduct an evaluation of each Native Hawaiian organization.  Sets forth specified actions the Secretary may take if a Native Hawaiian organization does not comply with the conditions of a contract.  Permits the Secretary, at the request or consent of a Native Hawaiian organization, to amend contracts entered into with such organizations. Requires each Native Hawaiian organization to submit to the Secretary a quarterly report of its activities.  Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1993. Provides that the United States shall have the right to recover reasonable expenses incurred by the Secretary in the provision of health services, through the Service, to individuals. Requires all funds reimbursed to the United States by reason of the provision of such services to be retained and be available to carry out the programs to provide health care services to Indians. Title III: Health Facilities - Requires the Secretary to consult with any Indian tribe that would be significantly affected by an expenditure for health facilities before the Secretary makes a commitment for such an expenditure. Conditions the closure of any health care facility upon the Secretary's submission to the Congress of an impact assessment one year prior to the contemplated closing. Directs the President to include with the budgets submitted for FY 1990 through 1992 program information documents for the construction of ten Indian health facilities.  Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress a report relating to the current health facility priority system. Authorizes the Secretary to provide financial and technical assistance for the operation and maintenance of sanitation facilities, utility organizations, and emergency repairs of sanitation facilities. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to transfer funds from the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to the Secretary for the provision of sanitation facilities and services for Indians.  Directs the Secretary to implement a ten-year plan to provide safe water and sanitary sewage and solid waste disposal facilities to Indian homes and communities.  Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress a report with respect to current Indian sanitation.  Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992. Permits tribes, subject to acceptance by the Secretary, to expend certain non-Indian Health Service funds for the renovation of Indian Health Service facilities, subject to specified conditions. Authorizes the Secretary to exchange certain real property with the Bethel Native Corporation (Alaska). Title IV:  Access to Health Services - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to make certain providers of the Indian Health Service eligible for payments. Directs the Secretary to ensure that each service unit of the Indian Health Service receives at least 50 percent of the amounts to which its facilities are entitled if such amounts are necessary to bring the facilities into compliance. Directs the Secretary to establish a demonstration project in which certain Indian (and Alaska Native) health organizations which provide health care services shall bill for Medicare and Medicaid payments directly. Requires the Secretary to monitor such organizations and to require quarterly reports on their operations.  Sets forth eligibility and participation guidelines for such health service facilities.  Requires a final report to the Congress by the end of FY 1995. Title V: Urban Indian Health Services - Directs the Secretary to contract with urban Indian organizations to administer health services programs in urban areas.  Sets forth specified requirements to be included in such contracts.  Lists criteria for the selection of such organizations. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts with urban Indian organizations to determine the health status and unmet health care needs of urban Indians in affected urban areas.  Delineates the requirements of such contracts. Requires the Secretary to: (1) develop evaluation procedures for the performance of the contracts entered into under this title; and (2) conduct annual onsite evaluations of each contracting urban Indian organization. Prescribes guidelines for the renewal of health care or referral services contracts. Prohibits renewal of contracts for determination of unmet health needs if such an organization's performance has been noncompliant or otherwise unsatisfactory and problems cannot be resolved. Sets forth other specified contract requirements. Requires urban Indian organizations to submit a quarterly report to the Secretary. Redefines ""urban Indian organization"" to mean a nonprofit corporate body situated in an urban center and governed by an urban Indian controlled board of directors. Title VI:  Organizational Improvements - Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish an automated management information system for the Indian Health Service; and (2) provide Indian tribes and tribal organizations that provide health services under contracts with the Service with such systems.  Directs the Secretary to reimburse each tribe and tribal organization for the cost of the operation of such system that is used for the treatment of Service patients. Title VII:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Authorizes the Secretary to enter into legal agreements with Indian tribes or tribal organizations in order to provide compensation for facility space costs associated with the administration and delivery of health services by the Indian Health Service tribally operated programs. Extends to FY 1991 the time during which Arizona is designated as a contract health service delivery area. Requires the Secretary to submit a report to the Congress containing specified data determining which Indians in California should be eligible for health services. Specifies those Indians considered eligible until such time as any subsequent law may otherwise provide. Designates the State of California, excluding specified counties, as a contract health service delivery area. Provides that the Service shall fund tribal contract facility costs for clinic repairs, employee training, employee cost-of-living increases, and other health services expenses on the same basis as such funds are provided to facilities operated directly by the Service. Restricts circumstances under which the Secretary may remove a member of the National Health Service Corps who is performing obligated service in a health facility operated by or under the Service. Authorizes the Secretary under certain circumstances to provide medical care or benefits by the Service to otherwise ineligible persons. Sets a deadline by which the Secretary must develop and implement a plan to reduce Indian infant and maternal mortality and fetal alcohol syndrome rates. Directs the Secretary to provide contract health services to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians who reside in the Trenton Service Area of specified counties in the States of North Dakota and Montana. Requires the Secretary to examine the feasibility of the sharing of medical facilities and services between the Service and the Veterans Administration. Requires the implementation of an agreement allowing reciprocal care between IHS facilities at Fort Duchesne, Utah, and VA facilities at Salt Lake City, Utah. Requires the Secretary to report certain reallocations of base resources to the Congress. Requires that grants be made to Indian tribes to establish demonstration projects under which the tribes will develop a phased approach to assumption of the health care delivery system for tribal members.  Terminates the demonstration projects in FY 1993 and requires a report to the Congress. Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary to fund interdisciplinary projects using innovative methods to train health care practitioners in providing services in rural areas and provide other health care services to rural areas.  Requires a study of manpower training needs in rural areas with emphasis on supply and demand elements. Requires reports to the Congress and establishment of peer review groups. Defines ""rural area"" to include a frontier area (with a population density of less than seven persons per square mile).  Authorizes appropriations. Directs that the demonstration programs involving treatment for child sexual abuse that were conducted in FY 1988 through the Hopi Tribe and the Asiniboine and Sioux Tribes of Fort Peck Reservation be continued through FY 1991. Requires the Secretary to make grants to the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council, San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico, to provide substance abuse treatment. Requires a study to determine the number of active nuclear resource development sites on Indian lands and the associated health hazards.  Requires a report to the Congress. States that any limitation on the use of funds contained in a Department of Health and Human Services appropriation Act with respect to the performance of abortions shall apply for the same period with respect to the performance of abortions using funds contained in an IHS appropriation Act. States that during the period of moratorium imposed by the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 1989 the IHS shall provide services pursuant to the criteria in effect on September 15, 1987, subject to other specified provisions.  (The moratorium prohibited the use of funds to implement a certain HHS final rule relating to eligibility for the health care services of the Indian Health Service). Directs the Secretary to conduct a study to determine the impact of the rule or any other proposed rules changing the eligibility criteria for IHS medical services. Requires the study to include consultations with Indian tribal governments, statistics, financial impact analyses, economic impact analyses, and other elements. Title VIII:  Severability Provision - States that if any portion of this Act is held to be invalid, the remainder shall not be affected.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-hr-5203,100,hr,5203,"A bill to declare that certain lands be held in trust for the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1988-08-11,1988-11-08,For Further Action See S.2752.,House,"Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2]",WA,D,S001115,0,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, amended, H. Rept. 100-1033 (Pt. I))  Expands the Quinault Indian Reservation to include specified lands within the Olympic National Forest, to be held in trust by the United States for the Quinault Nation. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to manage certain lands within such Forest and distribute the proceeds from the sale of forest products on such lands. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from approving the sale for export of unprocessed timber from such lands, unless such timber is surplus to domestic needs.  Directs the Secretary to:  (1) limit the sale of timber from such lands to a quantity equal to or less than an amount which can be removed from such lands annually in perpetuity on a long term sustained-yield basis, with exceptions; and (2) administer all timber and forest products sold from such lands in accordance with the conditions of the policy statement for the Grays Harbor Sustained Yield Unit as long as such policy statement remains in effect. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to:  (1) reserve permanent easements (including provisions for cooperative maintenance) for the purpose of continuing access, including public access, to National Forest System (NFS) lands on specified roads; and (2) allow such rights-of-way through NFS lands as the Secretary of the Interior considers necessary to provide access to Reservation lands.  Directs the Secretary of the Interior to allow similar access to, and management of, NFS lands to the Secretary of Agriculture. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to maintain a separate account for timber receipts from the lands.  Provides that these funds can be used by the Quinault Nation only for paying costs incurred in preparing and administering timber sales (including road construction and maintenance), mitigating adverse environmental impacts from timber harvest activities, reforestation of timber lands, and purchasing land that is within Reservation boundaries.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-hr-5239,100,hr,5239,A bill to declare that certain land formerly used as a site for a school for the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe is held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such Indian Tribe and is part of the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Reservation.,Native Americans,1988-08-11,1988-08-11,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3]",UT,R,N000106,2,"Declares that specified land in San Juan County, Utah (formerly used as a site for a school for the Ute Indians), is to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Ute Mountain Indian Tribe.  Provides that such land is to be considered as part of the Ute Mountain Indian Reservation.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-s-2747,100,s,2747,Indian Civil Rights Act Amendments of 1988,Native Americans,1988-08-11,1988-08-22,Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.,Senate,"Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]",UT,R,H000338,0,"Indian Civil Rights Act Amendments of 1988 - Grants Federal district courts jurisdiction of civil rights actions alleging failure to comply with the rights secured by the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968. States that sovereign immunity is not a defense to such an action. Allows aggrieved individuals, after exhaustion of tribal remedies, or the Attorney General to initiate actions against an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or tribal official.  Requires the Federal district court to adopt the findings of fact of the tribal court, absent specified determinations.  Requires the Federal court to give deference to the interpretations of the tribal court on questions of tribal law.",2025-08-28T20:05:23Z,
100-s-2752,100,s,2752,"A bill to declare that certain lands be held in trust for the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1988-08-11,1988-11-08,Became Public Law No: 100-638.,Senate,"Sen. Evans, Daniel J. [R-WA]",WA,R,E000236,1,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Expands the Quinault Indian Reservation to include specified lands within the Olympic National Forest. Directs the United States to hold those lands in trust for the Quinault Nation. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to manage those Federal lands within the Olympic National Forest generally depicted on the map entitled ""Quinault Special Management Area.""  Specifies that transfer of receipts to the Quinault Indian Nation from National Forest lands does not create a trust or other fiduciary responsibility on the Secretary beyond that which may currently exist. Grants the Secretary up to ten percent of the gross proceeds from the sale of forest products from lands within the Quinault Special Management Area for preparation and administration of timber sales from such lands.  Provides that 45 percent of all monies received during any fiscal year from such lands shall be paid to the State of Washington and 45 percent shall be deposited into an account established by the Secretary of the Interior for the Quinault Indians. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from approving the sale for export of unprocessed timber from such lands, unless he determines that such timber is surplus to domestic needs.  Requires the Secretary to limit the sale of timber from such lands.  Requires timber and forest products from such lands to be administered in the same manner as lands subject to restrictions of the Grays Harbor sustained yield unit administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to grant rights-of-way through the lands to assure access to National Forest land. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to allow rights-of-way through National Forest System lands to provide access to the reservation. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a separate account for timber receipts from the lands. Provides that these funds can be used by the Quinault Nation only for paying costs incurred in preparing and administering timber sales, mitigating adverse environmental impacts from timber harvest activities, reforesting timber lands, and to purchase land that is within reservation boundaries. Provides that the Forest timber receipts of adjacent counties shall not be affected.  Continues to recognize any valid rights-of-way, leases, or permits which may exist in the lands.  Provides that existing property rights within the exterior boundaries of the reservation shall not be affected.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-2723,100,s,2723,Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act,Native Americans,1988-08-10,1988-10-31,Became Public Law No: 100-580.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,0,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act - Provides for the partition of the joint Hoopa Valley and Yurok Reservation.  Requires the Hoopa Valley Tribe, before the partition shall become effective, to:  (1) waive all claims against the United States; and (2) affirm tribal consent to the contribution of Hoopa moneys (derived from the joint reservation which are held in trust by the Secretary of the Interior in specified accounts) to a Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Fund, and for their use as payments to the Yurok Tribe and to individual Yuroks. Establishes the Hoopa Valley Reservation and the Yurok Reservation.  Requires the unallotted trust lands and assets of each tribe to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the respective tribes. Places all national forest lands within the Yurok Reservation in trust for the use and benefit of the Yurok Tribe, subject to valid existing rights and subject to the adoption of a resolution of the Interim Council of the Yurok Tribe. Sets the boundary between the Hoopa Valley and Yurok Reservations. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to manage the unallotted trust land and assets of the Yurok Reservation until the tribe has organized.  Requires, thereafter, that such land and assets be administered as tribal trust land and governed by the Tribe. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire from willing sellers lands or interests in lands, including rights-of-way for access to trust lands in the Reservation. Establishes the Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Fund for distributions pursuant to this Act.  Divides fund assets between the tribes based on settlement roll calculations.  Authorizes appropriations to the Fund. Prescribes preparation and eligibility criteria for the Hoopa-Yurok settlement roll.  Allows an election among the following settlement options:  (1) Hoopa tribal membership option (based on the criteria of the court decision in the Short case); (2) Yurok tribal membership option; and (3) lump sum payment option. Extinguishes interest in tribal property of persons receiving payments. Provides for division of the remaining settlement funds. Ratifies the existing documents of the Hoopa Valley Tribe and confirms its status. Provides for recognition and organization of the Yurok Tribe.  Directs the Secretary to appoint five individuals to comprise the Yurok Transition Team, to provide counseling and promote communication with potential members of the Yurok Tribe concerning provisions of this Act, and to study and investigate programs, resources, and facilities for consideration by an Interim Council of the Yurok Tribe.  Specifies that any property acquired for or on behalf of the Team shall be held in the name of the Yurok Tribe. Establishes the Interim Council preceding election and installation of the tribal governing body.  Specifies the powers, authorities, and responsibilities of the Council.  Directs the Secretary to:  (1) enter into negotiations with the Team and the Council to establish a plan for economic development of the Tribe and to develop such a plan within two years; and (2) submit such plan to the Congress upon approval by the Council or tribal governing body.  Places restrictions on transfers of property pursuant to such plan. Allows the land assignment on the Hoopa Valley Reservation made to the Smokers family to continue to relatives of one-fourth or more Indian blood. Provides for a merger of the Rancherias with the Yurok Tribe if certain conditions are met. Adds representatives of the Yurok Tribe and the Karuk Tribe to the Klamath River Basin Fisheries Task Force.  Specifies the term of office. Provides that the proceeds of the sale of timber from Indian trust lands, after deduction for administrative expenses, shall be used:  (1) as determined by the governing bodies of the tribes concerned and approved by the Secretary; or (2) in the absence of such a governing body, as determined by the Secretary for the tribe concerned. Sets limitations on actions challenging the joint reservation partition under this Act.  Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress a report describing any claims decisions.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-5174,100,hr,5174,"A bill to make clarifying, corrective, and conforming amendments to laws relating to Indian education, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1988-08-08,1988-09-09,Became Public Law No: 100-427.,House,"Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7]",MI,D,K000172,1,"Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Education Amendments of 1978 concerning:  (1) Bureau of Indian Affairs funded schools; (2) the formula for allotment of funds to schools; (3) administrative cost grants; (4) school board training; (5) coordinated programs among the tribe, the school board, and the local public school district; (6) consultation between the Bureau and interested parties; and (7) compensation of, and involuntary furloughs by, Bureau educators. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to:  (1) reserve from the funds available for distribution for each fiscal year an amount equal to one percent of such funds to meet emergency and unforeseen contingencies; and (2) restrict the expenditure of such funds to education services or programs at a school site.  (Current law does not specify any percentage of funds to be reserved or place such restriction on the expenditure of such funds.) Makes technical amendments to the Indian Education Amendments of 1988 concerning personnel compensation, recruitment, and retention studies. Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 concerning:  (1) grants to tribes and tribal organizations; (2) the eligibility of tribally controlled schools for grants; (3) the duration of the eligibility determination; (4) the payment of grants; and (5) the applicability of certain provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to grants. Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Indian Education Act of 1988 concerning:  (1) grants to local educational agencies; (2) special programs and projects to improve educational opportunities for Indian children, including fellowships for Indian students and the establishment of centers for gifted and talented Indian students at tribally controlled community colleges; and (3) definitions. Amends the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978 to provide that such Act shall not be construed to affect the obligation of the Bureau to implement legislative provisions enacted before April 28, 1988. Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Augustus F. Hawkins-Robert T. Stafford Elementary and Secondary School Improvement Amendments of 1988 concerning:  (1) the use of Bureau facilities; and (2) the White House Conference on Indian Education.  Repeals the provision requiring the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for the Bureau to submit a report every other year on the education of Indian children.",2025-07-21T19:44:15Z,
100-s-2686,100,s,2686,A bill to provide for the use and distribution of certain funds awarded the Sioux Nation of Indians.,Native Americans,1988-08-05,1988-08-05,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD]",SD,R,P000513,0,"States that the funds appropriated in satisfaction of the judgment awarded the Sioux Nation in Sioux Nation of Indians, et al. v. United States shall be used and distributed as provided in this Act.  Directs the Secretary of the Interior to invest the funds until distribution, compile a roll of eligible individuals, publish notices, and determine per capita shares.  Requires the Secretary to conduct an election of roll individuals asking for a vote on whether the individual wants to accept payment of the per capita share.  Provides for confidentiality in the voting. States that if a majority of voters accept payment of the per capita share, the funds shall be distributed, but that if a majority vote to reject such payment, no funds may be distributed under this Act.  Provides that a vote to accept payments shall constitute full and complete satisfaction of the judgment in the civil action and shall confirm that all claims arising out of the taking of the Black Hills by the United States are extinguished.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-2691,100,s,2691,"A bill to extend eligibility for the Indian Claims Commission Expert Witness Loan Fund, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1988-08-05,1988-10-20,Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.,Senate,"Sen. Evans, Daniel J. [R-WA]",WA,R,E000236,2,"(Measure passed House, amended) Increases the authorization of appropriations for the Indian Claims Commission Expert Witness Loan Fund. Permits the use of such Fund to provide assistance for the trial of claims pending before the United States Claims Court. Creates an Office of Indian Self-Determination within the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs and within the Department of Health and Human Services' Indian Health Service. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enroll specified individuals as natives under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-2696,100,s,2696,Coquille Restoration Act,Native Americans,1988-08-05,1988-08-05,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR]",OR,R,H000343,0,"Coquille Restoration Act - Extends Federal recognition to the Coquille Tribe of Indians and its members.  Makes all laws and regulations generally applicable to Indians applicable to the Tribe and its members, to the extent that they are not inconsistent with this Act. Restores all rights and privileges of the Tribe and its members under any Federal treaty, agreement, or other authority which were diminished or lost under a specified 1954 statute. Makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all Federal services and benefits furnished to federally recognized tribes or their members without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe.  Deems members of the Tribe in specified counties in the State of Oregon to be residing on a reservation for purposes of the availability of such services, notwithstanding the future establishment of a reservation for the Tribe. Declares that the Tribe shall be considered an Indian tribe for the purposes of the Indian Tribal Government Tax Status Act. Provides that the Indian Reorganization Act shall apply to the Tribe and its members. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) enter into negotiations with the Tribal Council of the Coquille Tribe with respect to establishing a plan for economic development for the Tribe; and (2) upon approval by the Tribal Council, submit such plan to the Congress. Requires that such plan provide that any real property: (1) transferred by the Tribe or its members to the Secretary be held in the name of the United States for the benefit of the Tribe; (2) taken in trust by the Secretary pursuant to such plan be subject to all legal rights and interests in such land existing at the time of the acquisition of such land by the Secretary and subject to foreclosure or sale under State law; and (3) transferred pursuant to such plan be exempt from Federal, State, and local taxation. Provides for the transfer of land to be held in trust for the Tribe as part of its reservation. Requires the State of Oregon to exercise criminal and civil jurisdiction within the boundaries of the reservation. Declares open the membership roll of August 29, 1960, compiled by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Requires the Interim Council to establish and publish an application and enrollment process. Specifies the criteria for enrollments. Establishes procedures for verification of eligibility for enrollment and for appeals of adverse determinations. Provides for the Tribe to be governed by an Interim Council until a new constitution and bylaws are adopted. Provides for an election, by secret ballot, for the purpose of voting on the adoption of the constitution developed by the Interim Council.  Directs the Secretary to provide assistance to the Council in conducting an election of tribal officials.",2025-08-28T20:06:15Z,
100-s-2672,100,s,2672,Lumbee Recognition Act,Native Americans,1988-07-29,1988-10-14,Star Print ordered report 100-579.,Senate,"Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC]",NC,D,S000055,0,"(Reported to Senate from the Select Committee on Indian Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 100-579)  Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of Cheraw Indians of North Carolina. Makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided to Indians because of their status as federally recognized Indians except that members of the Tribe shall not be entitled to such services until funds have been appropriated for such purposes.  Deems members of the Tribe residing in Robeson and adjoining counties to be resident on or near an Indian reservation for purposes of the delivery of such services. Directs the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) and the Secretary of Health and Human Services:  (1) upon verification of a tribal role, to develop a determination of needs and a budget required to provide services to eligible members of the Tribe; and (2) to request appropriations for such funds as part of the first budget request submitted to the Congress after the fiscal year in which the tribal roll is verified. Authorizes the Tribe to plan and administer programs under Federal provisions pursuant to an annual written funding agreement between the Tribe and the Secretary (in lieu of authority provided under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act) specifying:  (1) the services to be provided, and procedures for modifying budget allocations, within any fiscal year; and (2) the responsibility of the Secretary for, and procedure to be used in, auditing the expenditures of the Tribe. Directs the Lumbee Tribe to organize for its common welfare and to adopt a constitution and bylaws.  Directs the Secretary to assist the Tribe in the drafting of a constitution and bylaws, the conduct of an election with respect to such constitution, and the reorganization of the Government of the Tribe under any such constitution and bylaws. Declares that, until the Tribe adopts a constitution, the membership of the Tribe shall consist (subject to review by the Secretary) of every individual who is named in the tribal membership roll that is in effect on the date of enactment of this Act. Requires the State of North Carolina to exercise jurisdiction over all criminal offenses committed, and all civil actions that arise, on specified tribal lands in North Carolina.  Makes such Tribe eligible for certain agricultural loans to acquire land within reservations with respect to lands within the exterior boundaries of Robeson and adjoining counties, North Carolina. Authorizes appropriations, but requires the Tribe's proposals for expenditures of such funds to be submitted to specified congressional committees prior to any expenditure of such funds by the Tribe.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-5042,100,hr,5042,Lumbee Recognition Act,Native Americans,1988-07-14,1988-08-11,Committee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7]",NC,D,R000436,3,"Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition to the Lumbee Indian Tribe of North Carolina. Makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided to Indians because of their status as federally recognized Indians except that members of the Tribe shall not be entitled to such services until funds have been appropriated for such purposes.  Deems members of the Tribe residing in Robeson and adjoining counties to be resident on or near an Indian reservation for purposes of the delivery of such services. Directs the Secretary of the Interior:  (1) upon verification of a tribal role, to develop a determination of needs and a budget required to provide services to eligible members of the Tribe; and (2) to request appropriations for such funds as part of the first budget request submitted to the Congress after the fiscal year in which the tribal roll is verified. Directs the Lumbee Indians to organize for their common welfare and to adopt a constitution and bylaws.  Directs the Secretary to assist the Tribe in the drafting of a constitution and bylaws, the conduct of an election with respect to such constitution, and the reorganization of the Government of the Tribe under any such constitution and bylaws. Declares that, until the Tribe adopts a constitution, the membership of the Tribe shall consist (subject to review by the Secretary) of every individual who is named in the tribal membership roll that is in effect on the date of enactment of this Act. Requires the State of North Carolina to exercise civil and criminal jurisdiction over the Indian country with respect to the Tribe.  Makes such Tribe eligible for certain agricultural loans to acquire land within reservations with respect to lands within the exterior boundaries of Robeson and adjoining counties, North Carolina. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-28T20:08:47Z,
100-hr-5066,100,hr,5066,"A bill to modify a portion of the South boundary of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation in Arizona, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1988-07-14,1988-10-28,Became Public Law No: 100-544.,House,"Rep. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ-4]",AZ,R,K000352,3,"(Measure passed House, amended) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to exchange certain lands between Arizona, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian community.  Provides for the revocation of reclamation withdrawals in order to expedite the transfers.  Reserves to the Salt River project an easement for electric transmission lines.  Absolves the United States and the Salt River project from liability for damages to revoked lands which may be caused by flooding in conjunction with the Salt River project. Reserves to the United States a right-of-way for road purposes.  Modifies the boundary of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation to add tribal lands.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-5088,100,hr,5088,"A bill to provide for the use and distribution of funds awarded the Seminole Indians in dockets 73, 151, and 73-A of the Indian Claims Commission.",Native Americans,1988-07-14,1988-07-14,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Watkins, Wes [D-OK-3]",OK,D,W000194,0,"Provides for the allocation of funds awarded to the Seminole Indians in certain dockets of the Indian Claims Commission, according to a specified formula, to the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, and the unaffiliated Seminoles of Florida. Declares the funds allocated to each Indian tribe under this Act to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such tribe. Sets forth guidelines for the investment of such funds. Provides for the use of interest and other income accruing or allocated funds after June 30, 1987, for tribal government expenses, benefits to tribal members, or per capita payments to such members. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to compile a roll of unaffiliated Seminoles of Florida. Requires that the funds allocated to such Indians, including all accrued interest and investment income, be distributed on a per capita basis to those enrolled.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-hconres-331,100,hconres,331,A concurrent resolution to acknowledge the contribution of the Iroquois Confederacy of Nations to the development of the United States Constitution and to reaffirm the continuing government-to-government relationship between Indian tribes and the United States established in the Constitution.,Native Americans,1988-07-11,1988-10-21,Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,2,"(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #413 (408-8)) Acknowledges the contributions made by the Iroquois Confederacy and other Indian nations to the formation and development of the United States. Reaffirms the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Indian tribes. Reaffirms the trust responsibility and obligation of the Government to Indian tribes, including Alaska Natives. Acknowledges the need to exercise good faith in upholding treaties with the various tribes.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-sconres-126,100,sconres,126,"A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress with respect to drug and alcohol free cultural events for Native peoples and to commend Spirit Days, Inc., for sponsoring a drug and alcohol free cultural event for Alaska Natives living in an urban environment.",Native Americans,1988-06-23,1988-06-27,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]",AK,R,S000888,1,"Expresses the sense of the Congress:  (1) supporting and encouraging drug and alcohol free events to celebrate the heritage of America's Native peoples; and (2) commending Spirit Days, Incorporated, for its role in providing a drug and alcohol free cultural event for urban Eskimos, Aleuts, and Indians in Alaska.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-s-2537,100,s,2537,A bill to provide for the transfer to the governing body of the San Carlos Apache Tribe to purchase property within the San Carlos Mineral Strip.,Native Americans,1988-06-17,1988-06-17,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.,Senate,"Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]",AZ,R,M000303,0,"Requires the transfer within 60 days by the Secretary of the Interior of certain appropriated funds to the governing body of the San Carlos Apache Tribe.  States that transferred amounts are to be used for economic development purposes in accordance with a tribal plan. Disallows use of transferred funds for per capita payments to tribal members.  Treats transferred funds as non-Federal, private funds of the Tribe.",2025-01-14T18:18:18Z,
100-hr-4834,100,hr,4834,A bill to allow Alaska Natives and Oklahoma's Indians to qualify for waste water treatment assistance.,Native Americans,1988-06-15,1988-11-01,See H.R.2677.,House,"Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]",AK,R,Y000033,4,Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to add Alaska natives and Oklahoma's Indians to the Indian tribes qualifying for waste water treatment assistance under the Water Quality Act of 1987.,2024-02-07T16:02:17Z,
100-hr-4787,100,hr,4787,Coquille Restoration Act,Native Americans,1988-06-10,1988-09-30,Message on Senate action sent to the House.,House,"Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]",OR,D,D000191,2,"Coquille Restoration Act - Extends Federal recognition to the Coquille Tribe of Indians and its members.  Makes all laws and regulations generally applicable to Indians applicable to the Tribe and its members, to the extent that they are not inconsistent with this Act. Restores all rights and privileges of the Tribe and its members under any Federal treaty, agreement, or other authority which were diminished or lost under a specified 1954 statute. Makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all Federal services and benefits furnished to federally recognized tribes or their members without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe.  Deems members of the Tribe in specified counties in Oregon to be residing on a reservation for purposes of the availability of such services, notwithstanding the future establishment of a reservation for the Tribe. Declares that the Tribe shall be considered an Indian tribe for the purposes of the Indian Tribal Government Tax Status Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special election to determine if certain provisions of the Indian Reorganization Act should be applicable to the Tribe. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) enter into negotiations with the Tribal Council of the Coquille Tribe with respect to establishing a plan for economic development for the Tribe; (2) develop such a plan not later than two years after the enactment of this Act; and (3) upon approval by the Tribal Council, submit such plan to the Congress. Requires that such plan provide that any real property: (1) transferred by the Tribe or its members to the Secretary be held in the name of the United States for the benefit of the Tribe; (2) taken in trust by the Secretary pursuant to such plan be subject to all legal rights and interests in such land existing at the time of the acquisition of such land by the Secretary and subject to foreclosure or sale under State law; and (3) transferred pursuant to such plan be exempt from Federal, State, and local taxation. Provides for the transfer of land to be held in trust for the Tribe as part of its reservation. Requires Oregon to exercise criminal and civil jurisdiction within the boundaries of the reservation. Declares open the membership roll of August 29, 1960, compiled by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Requires the Interim Council to insure the continuing accuracy of the roll. Specifies the criteria for enrollments. Establishes procedures for verification of eligibility for enrollment and for appeals of adverse determinations. Provides for the Tribe to be governed by an Interim Council until a new constitution and bylaws are adopted. Provides for an election, by secret ballot, for the purpose of adopting a constitution and for electing tribal officials.",2025-08-28T20:07:46Z,
100-hr-4769,100,hr,4769,"A bill to amend section 12 of the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 472).",Native Americans,1988-06-08,1988-06-08,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,1,"Amends the Indian Reorganization Act to provide that no Indian employee of the Department of the Interior who was extended, or is eligible for, an employment preference under specified Federal provisions shall be deemed to have a financial conflict of interest solely because:  (1) he or she is a member of, eligible for membership in, or affiliated with an Indian tribe; (2) he or she is an Alaska native owning stock in a regional or village corporation established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act; or (3) he or she has a relationship with such a person.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-hr-4750,100,hr,4750,Zuni Settlement Fund Act of 1988,Native Americans,1988-06-03,1988-06-03,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]",NM,D,R000229,0,"Zuni Settlement Fund Act of 1988 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a specified amount to the Secretary of the Interior for the benefit of the Zuni Indian Tribe of New Mexico in full settlement of all claims by such Tribe against the United States in specified civil actions, without making a finding of U.S. liability. Restricts the expenditure of such funds to pay: (1) any loans, debts, or expenses incurred by the Tribe for the purchase of land or for obtaining or defending rights of access to a specified area; (2) for the formulation of a Zuni resource development plan; (3) all costs, attorneys fees, and expenses incurred by the Tribe in the prosecution of such civil actions; and (4) all invoices submitted to the Tribe for which proper vouchers have been received prior to May 1, 1988, and subsequently approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Requires that all funds not required to make such payments be transferred into, and constitute the corpus of, the Zuni Resource Development Trust Fund.  Designates the Secretary as the trustee of the Fund. Directs the Secretary and the Tribe, to jointly formulate a resource development plan for the Zuni Indian Reservation, including plans for:  (1) sustained development of renewable resources; (2) a labor intensive program of watershed rehabilitation; (3) a computerized system of management and monitoring; (4) the funding, training, and education of Zuni professional positions and a Zuni labor force to implement the overall plan; (5) cooperative programs with the BIA and other private or public entities to provide technical assistance; (6) the acquisition of lands necessary for sustained development.",2025-08-28T20:05:27Z,
100-s-2452,100,s,2452,"A bill to place a moratorium on the relocation of Navajo and Hopi Indians under Public Law 93-531, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1988-05-27,1988-05-27,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,2,"Prohibits:  (1) the relocation of Navajo and Hopi Indians for an 18-month period; (2) the expenditure of Federal funds during such period with respect to certain lands held in trust for the Navajo and Hopi Tribes; and (3) construction on such lands during such period. Establishes the Navajo and Hopi Relocation Advisory Commission to study:  (1) the problems resulting from the implementation of the Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act of 1974; and (2) alternatives to relocations required under such Act that meet the needs of traditional members of both the Hopi and Navajo traditional governments.  Directs the Commission to hold public hearings regarding the lands involved in the relocation.  Requires the Commission, within one year after enactment of this Act, to submit to the President and to the Congress a report on the study, including recommendations for solutions to the implementation problems and viable alternatives to the relocations. Provides for the termination of the Commission 30 days after it submits its report. Provides for the payment of funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act out of amounts appropriated to the Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Commission.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-2439,100,s,2439,A bill to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 with respect to the eligibility of Indian tribes for urban development action grants.,Native Americans,1988-05-26,1988-05-26,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.,Senate,"Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI]",MI,D,R000249,0,Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to repeal a provision restricting the eligibility of Indian tribes to receive urban development action grants.,2025-01-14T18:20:21Z,
100-hr-4656,100,hr,4656,Kenai Native Equity Act,Native Americans,1988-05-19,1988-05-19,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]",AK,R,Y000033,0,"Kenai Native Equity Act - Provides for the exchange of lands in Alaska between the Kenai Natives Association, Inc., and the United States in settlement of the land rights of the corporation under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Grants the corporation certain mineral rights on lands conveyed to the corporation. Includes the lands conveyed to the United States by the corporation in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.  Removes lands conveyed to the corporation from such refuge. Designates the old Kenai native village site and cemetery as a national historical site.  Grants the natives of Kenai, their families, and descendants a perpetual right and easement of access to visit such site.",2025-08-28T20:08:39Z,
100-s-2382,100,s,2382,A bill to delay the implementation of a certain rule affecting the provision of health services by the Indian Health Service.,Native Americans,1988-05-12,1988-09-26,Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.,Senate,"Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT]",MT,D,M000635,5,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Delays until three years after enactment of this Act the implementation of the final rule published in the Federal Register on September 16, 1987, by the Health Resources and Services Administration relating to eligibility for the health care services of the Indian Health Service (IHS). Directs the Office of Technology Assessment, acting in consultation with the IHS, to conduct a study to determine the impact of such rule and any other proposed rules which would change eligibility criteria for services of the Indian Health Service.  Requires such study to include:  (1) the full participation of, and consultation with, Indian and Alaskan Native tribal governments and representatives of urban Indian health care programs; (2) statistics for each IHS service area on the number of Indians who are currently eligible for IHS services, and who would be eligible for such services if the rule or any alternative rules changing eligibility were implemented; and (3) consideration of the financial impact of any such rule on the contract health care and clinical services budgets of the IHS, the health status, cultural, social and economic impact on Indian reservations and urban Indian populations if any such rule were to be implemented, the alternatives, if any, available to those Indians who would lose eligibility, and the program changes that the IHS would be required to make if the eligibility requirements were modified. Requires the Office of Technology Assessment to submit to the Congress a report on the study within two years after the date of enactment of this Act, after:  (1) providing Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, and urban Indian health care programs an opportunity to comment; and (2) incorporating the comments into the report. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-4469,100,hr,4469,Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act,Native Americans,1988-04-26,1988-10-31,For Further Action See S.2723.,House,"Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1]",CA,D,B000648,2,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 100-938)  Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act - Provides for the partition of the joint Hoopa Valley and Yurok Reservation.  Requires the Hoopa Valley Tribe to waive all claims against the United States before the partition shall become effective. Establishes the Hoopa Valley Reservation and the Yurok Reservation.  Requires the unallotted trust lands and assets of each tribe to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the respective tribes. Places all national forest lands within the Yurok Reservation in trust for the use and benefit of the Yurok Tribe, subject to valid existing rights and subject to the adoption of a resolution of the Interim Council of the Yurok Tribe. Sets the boundary between the Hoopa Valley and Yurok Reservations. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to manage the unallotted trust land and assets of the Yurok Reservation until the tribe has organized. Requires, thereafter, that such land and assets be administered as tribal trust land and governed by the tribe. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands or interests in lands, including rights-of-way for access to trust lands in the Reservation. Establishes the Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Fund for distributions pursuant to this Act.  Divides fund assets between the tribes based on settlement roll calculations. Authorizes appropriations to the Fund.  Prescribes preparation and eligibility criteria for the Hoopa-Yurok settlement roll.  Allows an election among the following settlement options:  (1) Hoopa tribal membership option (based on the criteria of the court decision in the Short case); (2) Yurok tribal membership option; and (3) lump sum payment option.  Extinguishes interest in tribal property of persons receiving payments.  Provides for division of the remaining settlement funds. Ratifies the existing documents of the Hoopa Valley Tribe and confirms its status. Provides for recognition and organization of the Yurok Tribe.  Establishes an Interim Council of the Yurok Tribe preceding election and installation of the tribal governing body. Allows the land assignment on the Hoopa Valley Reservation made to the Smokers family to continue to relatives of one-fourth or more Indian blood. Provides for a merger of the Rancherias with the Yurok Tribe if certain conditions are met. Adds representatives of the Yurok Tribe and the Karuk Tribe to the Klamath River Basin Fisheries Task Force.  Specifies the term of office. Provides that the proceeds of the sale of timber from Indian trust lands, after deduction for administrative expenses, shall be used:  (1) as determined by the governing bodies of the tribes concerned and approved by the Secretary; or (2) in the absence of such a governing body, as determined by the Secretary for the tribe concerned. Sets limitations on actions challenging the joint reservation partition under this Act.  Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress a report describing any claims decisions.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-s-2273,100,s,2273,A bill to provide for the transfer of certain funds to the Secretary of the Interior for the benefit of certain members of the Crow Tribe.,Native Americans,1988-04-12,1988-05-13,Became Public Law No: 100-318.,Senate,"Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT]",MT,D,M000635,0,"(Measure passed House, amended) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to transfer to the Secretary of the Interior a specified amount of the funds appropriated to provide a grant to the Crow Tribe under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 for FY 1988. Provides that such funds and other FY 1988 funds appropriated pursuant to the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program, which have been retained by the Secretary of HHS and allocated, but not distributed, for the benefit of the Crow Tribe, shall remain available for that purpose until expended. Directs the Secretary of HHS and the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an interagency agreement for the administration on an expedited basis of such transferred funds. Requires that such agreement include assurances that the Secretary of the Interior will follow certain requirements of such Act regarding the provision of technical assistance.  Requires such funds to be used to provide, through the Crow agency social service program of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the assistance and benefits available under such Act to those Indian households that meet the eligibility criteria established by the State of Montana and the Crow Tribe for such year. Provides for equitable consideration of claims or applications involving all forms of energy. Requires that, if direct vendor payments are made, the vendor shall agree to refrain from termination of service to an eligible household until administrative actions involving the withholding of FY 1988 grants under such Act from the Crow Tribe have been resolved.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-2276,100,s,2276,"A bill to establish a reservation for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1988-04-12,1988-04-12,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR]",OR,R,H000343,0,"Provides that specified lands shall be held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and shall constitute their reservation.  Describes such lands. Provides that the establishment of the Grand Ronde reservation shall not grant or restore any hunting, fishing, or trapping rights beyond those designated in a specified court decree. Directs the State of Oregon to exercise criminal and civil jurisdiction over the reservation. Provides that specified Indian lands in Oregon will be treated as revested Oregon and California railroad grant lands.  Requires that all moneys received from those lands be deposited in the Treasury in the Oregon and California land-grant fund, except for receipts from timber removed from such lands before enactment of this Act. Declares that the memorandum of agreement between the Confederated Tribes and the Department of the Interior, relating to the disposition of timber resources on the reservation and the use of funds for economic development, shall apply over a 20-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. Directs the Confederated Tribes to maintain a separate account dedicated to economic development and to deposit into such account 30 percent of the income from  tribal timber resources received into the Tribes' Federal trust funds account.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-2250,100,s,2250,A bill to ensure that Federal lands are managed in a manner that does not impair the exercise of traditional American Indian religion.,Native Americans,1988-03-31,1988-05-18,Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,4,"Prohibits Federal lands that historically have been indispensable to a traditional American Indian religion from being managed in a manner that would seriously impair the exercise of such religion, except in cases involving compelling governmental interests.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-4248,100,hr,4248,Indian Development Finance Corporation Act,Native Americans,1988-03-23,1988-05-11,Executive Comment Received From Justice.,House,"Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]",NM,D,R000229,3,"Indian Development Finance Corporation Act - Title I:  Establishment of Corporation - Establishes the Indian Development Finance Corporation.  Requires the Corporation to provide development capital and technical and managerial assistance for new and existing Indian businesses and to encourage Indian tribes to participate in the Corporation by owning its equity securities.  Authorizes the Corporation to make loans to, or purchase, insure, or discount obligations of, Indian businesses if they meet specified financial conditions. Directs the Corporation to provide the credit needed by Indian businesses at the lowest reasonable cost, taking into account the Corporation's cost of money, necessary reserve, and expenses. Authorizes the Corporation to guarantee all or any part of the principal and interest of any loan made to an Indian business by a State or federally chartered lending institution on terms permissible for Corporation loans. Authorizes the Corporation to purchase all or any portion of the ownership interest in an Indian business and to supervise or participate in the management of such business. Sets forth administrative provisions concerning the Corporation.  Requires the Corporation's Board of Directors to submit annual reports to the Congress on its capital, operations, and financial condition as well as a five-year organizational development plan at the close of the first calendar year following enactment of this Act.  Establishes an advisory council to the Corporation. Title II:  Capitalization - Authorizes the Corporation to issue stock which may be held by Indian tribes and the Government only.  Sets forth provisions governing the purchase of such stock by the Secretary of the Interior. Authorizes the Corporation to issue bonds and notes.  Sets forth a formula for limiting the aggregate amount of obligations issued under this Act. Title III:  Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1993.",2025-08-28T20:05:18Z,
100-s-2208,100,s,2208,A bill to allow Alaska Natives and Oklahoma's Indians to qualify for waste water treatment assistance.,Native Americans,1988-03-23,1988-03-23,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]",AK,R,S000888,3,Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to add Alaska natives and Oklahoma's Indians to the Indian tribes qualifying for waste water treatment assistance under the Water Quality Act of 1987.,2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-4143,100,hr,4143,"A bill to establish a reservation for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1988-03-14,1988-09-09,Became Public Law No: 100-425.,House,"Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1]",OR,D,A000337,0,"(Measure passed House, amended) Provides that specified lands shall be held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and shall constitute their reservation.  Describes such lands. Provides that the establishment of the Grand Ronde reservation shall not grant or restore any hunting, fishing, or trapping rights beyond those designated in a specified court decree. Directs the State of Oregon to exercise criminal and civil jurisdiction over the reservation. Provides that specified Indian lands in Oregon will be treated as revested Oregon and California railroad grant lands.  Requires that all moneys received from those lands be deposited in the Treasury in the Oregon and California land-grant fund, except for receipts from timber removed from such lands before enactment of this Act. Declares that the memorandum of agreement between the Confederated Tribes and the Department of the Interior, relating to the disposition of timber resources on the reservation and the use of funds for economic development, shall apply over a 20-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. Incorporates such agreement into this Act. Directs the Confederated Tribes to maintain a separate account dedicated to economic development and to deposit into such account 30 percent of the income from  tribal timber resources received into the Tribes' Federal trust funds account.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-4133,100,hr,4133,"A bill to amend the Second Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1961, relating to the lease of certain lands from the Isleta Indian Tribe for a seismological laboratory.",Native Americans,1988-03-10,1988-10-06,For Further Action See S.1945.,House,"Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1]",NM,R,L000506,0,"Amends the Second Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1961 to require that annual rent at fair market value be paid for leasing certain Isleta Pueblo Indian tribal lands in New Mexico for a seismological laboratory.  Provides for five-year periodic review and readjustment of the rental rate.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-hr-4102,100,hr,4102,Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 1988,Native Americans,1988-03-08,1988-10-20,Became Public Law No: 100-512.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,3,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 1988 - Provides for the settlement of water rights claims of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in Arizona. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to designate 7,000 acre-feet of the additional active conservation capacity that will result from previously authorized modifications to Roosevelt Dam on the Salt River for the reregulation of the Community's water entitlement under the Kent Decree of March 10, 1910. Directs the Secretary to amend the Bartlett Dam Agreement of June 3, 1935, to require the Salt River Valley Water Users' Association to:  (1) increase the total Community allotment of developed water on December 31 each year if specified conditions are met; and (2) operate and maintain the storage works to be constructed upon the Verde River and to authorize the Association to store water or regulate the flow of such river. Ratifies the contracts between the Association and:  (1) the Carrick and Mangham Aqua Fria Lands and Irrigation Company dated February 3, 1927; and (2) the Roosevelt Water Conservation District dated October 24, 1924.  Authorizes and directs the Secretary to:  (1) revise the subcontract of the Roosevelt Water Conservation District (RWCD) for agricultural water service from the Central Arizona Project (CAP) to include an addendum authorizing conversions of agricultural water to municipal and industrial uses and to execute the subcontract as revised; (2) execute and perform the water rights agreement entered into by the Community on February 12, 1988 (Agreement); and (3) certify that the lands within the RWCD are free from the ownership and full cost pricing limitations of Federal reclamation law. Requires the Secretary to acquire rights to 22,000 acre-feet of annual consumptive use of water from the main stream of the Colorado River in Arizona to establish initial allocations to non-Indian entities. Directs the Secretary to contract to deliver Colorado River water to specified Arizona cities in exchange for water provided by such cities to the Community in accordance with the Agreement, with certain exceptions.  Requires such cities to place a specified sum into an escrow account to fund the acquisition of water rights, subject to specified limitations. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to amend the CAP water delivery contract between the United States and the Community to:  (1) extend the contract and provide for its subsequent renewal; (2) authorize the Community to lease CAP water to which the Community is entitled; and (3) perform certain terms and conditions. Prohibits the United States from imposing specified charges upon the Community with respect to CAP water to be delivered to the city of Phoenix under such contract. Directs the Community and the Secretary to lease to such cities up to 13,300 acre-feet of CAP water, with the lease specifically providing that:  (1) such cities shall pay operation, maintenance, and replacement costs of such water after a specified date; and (2) costs associated with the water delivered shall be nonreimbursable and the city of Phoenix shall not be obligated to pay any other charges, with exceptions. Prohibits the sale, lease, transfer, or use of water received by the Community under this Act off the Community's reservation. Provides for construction and rehabilitation of facilities to deliver water to Community reservation lands and the establishment of the Salt River Community Trust Fund. Directs the Secretary and the State of Arizona to pay specified amounts into the Fund.  Authorizes appropriations.  Prohibits making per capita payments to Community members from such Fund.  Relieves the Secretary of any further duties related to the fund and releases the United States from liability for any claim arising from the Community's use of moneys from the fund, at the time of transfer of payments by the Secretary into the Fund. Extinguishes certain water rights claims of owners of allotted land within the reservation. Authorizes the Community to waive and release all present and future claims of water rights. Waives any claims of sovereign immunity by the United States or the Community arising out of any lawsuit relating directly to the interpretation or enforcement of the Agreement, where the United States or the Community are named as parties, and authorizes the joining of the United States or the Community in such litigation. Ratifies such Agreement to the extent that it does not conflict with provisions of this Act, and authorizes and directs the Secretary to perform all obligations under the Agreement. Permits the Ak-Chin Indian Community of Arizona to make repayment of the Ak-Chin West supplemental loan by a discounted prepayment in lieu of the repayment terms and provisions of the Small Reclamation Projects Act.  Requires the Secretary to determine such amount in an equitable manner.  Exempts such loan from the 1986 amendments to such Act and waives the requirement for a 60-day congressional review of the approved loan application.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-2150,100,s,2150,"A bill to provide for the use and distribution of funds awarded the Seminole Indians in dockets 73, 151, and 73-A of the Indian Claims Commission.",Native Americans,1988-03-04,1988-03-04,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK]",OK,R,N000102,1,"Provides for the allocation of funds awarded to the Seminole Indians in certain dockets of the Indian Claims Commission, according to a specified formula, to the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, and the unaffiliated Seminoles of Florida. Declares the funds allocated to each Indian tribe under this Act to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such tribe. Sets forth guidelines for the investment of such funds. Provides for the use of interest and other income accruing or allocated funds after June 30, 1987, for tribal government expenses, benefits to tribal members, or per capita payments to such members. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to compile a roll of unaffiliated Seminoles of Florida.  Requires that the funds allocated to such Indians, including all accrued interest and investment income, be distributed on a per capita basis to those enrolled.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-2153,100,s,2153,Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 1988,Native Americans,1988-03-04,1988-09-22,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 955.,Senate,"Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]",AZ,D,D000185,1,"(Reported to Senate from the Select Committee on Indian Affairs with amendment (without written report))  Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 1988 - Provides for the settlement of water rights claims of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in Arizona. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to designate 7,000 acre-feet of the additional active conservation capacity that will result from previously authorized modifications to Roosevelt Dam on the Salt River for the reregulation of the Community's water entitlement under the Kent Decree of March 10, 1910. Directs the Secretary to amend the Bartlett Dam Agreement of June 3, 1935, to require the Salt River Valley Water Users' Association to increase the total Community allotment of developed water to 21,000 acre-feet on December 31 each year if specified conditions are met. Ratifies the contracts between the Association and:  (1) the Carrick and Mangham Aqua Fria Lands and Irrigation Company dated February 3, 1927; and (2) the Roosevelt Water Conservation District (RWCD) dated October 24, 1924. Directs the Secretary to revise the subcontract of the Roosevelt Water Conservation District for agricultural water service from the Central Arizona Project (CAP) to include an addendum authorizing conversions of agricultural water to municipal and industrial uses. Directs the Secretary to execute and perform a certain agreement providing for the assignment of a portion of the RWCD's entitlement to agricultural water service from the CAP and other matters, and ratifies such agreement. Requires the Secretary to acquire 22,000 acre-feet of annual consumptive use of water from the main stream of the Colorado River in Arizona to establish initial allocations to non-Indian entities. Authorizes the Secretary, as a part of consideration to willing sellers for such acquisition of water, to amend existing repayment contracts with the United States to which such sellers are a party to provide for the discharge of any remaining repayment obligation which the sellers owe the United States as of May 30, 1987, and to certify that the sellers' lands are free from the ownership and full cost pricing limitations of Federal reclamation law. Directs the Secretary to contract to deliver Colorado River water to specified Arizona cities in exchange for water provided by such cities to the Community in accordance with a water rights agreement entered into by the Community on February 12, 1988 (Agreement), with certain exceptions.  Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to amend the CAP water delivery contract between the United States and the Community to:  (1) extend the contract and provide for its subsequent renewal; (2) authorize the Community to lease CAP water to be delivered to the city of Phoenix pursuant to such contract; and (3) achieve certain terms and conditions of the Agreement.  Approves certain amendments to such contract. Prohibits the United States from imposing specified charges upon the Community with respect to CAP water to be delivered to the city of Phoenix under such contract.  Directs the Secretary to adjust CAP operation, maintenance, and replacement charges to the Community to an amount equal to the average costs of water delivered to the Community by the Association. Directs the Community and the Secretary to lease to the city of Phoenix up to 13,300 acre-feet of CAP water, with the lease specifically providing that:  (1) the city of Phoenix shall pay all operation, maintenance, and replacement costs of such water after a specified date; and (2) the city of Phoenix shall not be obligated to pay water service capital charges, municipal and industrial subcontract charges, or any other charges or payment for such CAP water other than the maintenance, replacement costs, and lease payments pursuant to this Act. Makes certain costs associated with the delivery of CAP water to the city of Phoenix nonreimbursable and excluded from any repayment obligation. Prohibits the sale, lease, transfer, or use of water received by the Community under this Act off the Community's reservation. Provides for construction and rehabilitation of facilities to deliver water to Community reservation lands.  Directs the Community to establish the Salt River Community Trust Fund into which specified funds shall be deposited for such purpose and for other economic and community development on the reservation.  Authorizes appropriations. Extinguishes certain water rights claims of owners of allotted land within the reservation. Authorizes the Community to waive and release all present and future claims of water rights. Waives any claims of sovereign immunity by the United States or the Community arising out of any lawsuit relating to the interpretation or enforcement of the Agreement, where the United States or the Community are named as parties, and authorizes the joining of the United States or the Community in such litigation. Ratifies the Agreement, and authorizes and directs the Secretary to perform all obligations under the Agreement. Authorizes the Community to sell, lease, or otherwise deal with any land outside of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation to which it holds fee title as any other owner, lessor, or interest holder might. Directs the Secretary:  (1) within 30 days after the enactment of this Act,  to request the Arizona Department of Water Resources to recommend a reallocation of any non-Indian agricultural CAP water that has been rejected by potential non-Indian agricultural subcontractors; (2) within 180 days of receipt of such recommendations, to reallocate such water for non-Indiana agricultural use; and (3) thereafter to offer amendatory or new subcontracts for water to non-Indian agricultural users. Specifies certain conditions that must be met before the authority of the Community to waive claims of water rights may be come effective.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-3947,100,hr,3947,A bill to reopen the base membership roll of the Pascua Yaqui Indian Tribe of Arizona.,Native Americans,1988-02-16,1988-02-16,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,0,Directs the Secretary of the Interior to reopen for two years the base membership roll of the Pascua Yaqui Indian Tribe of Arizona and to provide notice of such action.  Sets forth eligibility requirements for membership.,2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-s-1976,100,s,1976,Indian Child Welfare Act Amendments of 1987,Native Americans,1987-12-19,1988-05-11,Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.,Senate,"Sen. Evans, Daniel J. [R-WA]",WA,R,E000236,12,"Indian Child Welfare Act Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978.  Declares the congressional intent to protect the right of Indian children to develop a tribal identity and to maintain ties to the Indian community. Redefines the term ""Indian"" to include any person of Indian or Alaska Native descent who is considered by an Indian or Alaska Native tribe to be a part of its community.  Defines ""family"" to include extended family members. Grants Indian tribes exclusive jurisdiction over child custody proceedings involving Indian children domiciled or residing on the reservation, except where concurrent jurisdiction over voluntary child custody proceedings may be otherwise vested in the State by existing Federal law. Grants the parent of an Indian child the right to intervene at any point in child custody, and related judicial or administrative, proceedings.  Permits the Indian child's tribe to authorize an Indian organization or other Indian tribe to intervene on its behalf. Provides for written notification of the tribe whenever a non-tribal social services agency determines that an Indian child is in any situation that could lead to a placement requiring the continued involvement of the agency with the child beyond a specified period.  Grants the tribe the right to examine and copy all documents involving the child. Shields the State agency from liability arising out of its release of information to the tribe. Sets forth procedures for notification of the child's parent, custodian, and tribe, in any State court involuntary child custody proceeding where the court or the petitioner knows or has reason to know that an Indian child is involved, of the existence of, and conduct of, such proceeding. Grants an indigent parent or Indian custodian the right to court-appointed counsel, and allows the court to appoint counsel for the child if it believes it to be in the best interest of the child. Sets legal standards for the admissibility of evidence and the qualifications of expert witnesses in such proceedings.  Directs that any order for placement or termination of parental rights protect the child's opportunity to learn his or her tribal identity and heritage, take advantage of the tribe's cultural resources, and provide for continued contacts between the child and the parents, family, and tribe. Establishes procedures to assure that any consent by the parent or Indian custodian to a foster care placement, termination of parental rights, or adoption under State law is voluntary and informed.  Declares that such consent shall not be deemed an abandonment of the child by the parent or Indian custodian, nor shall it affect the rights of other Indian relatives to custody.  Provides for the withdrawal of consent and the immediate return of the child unless such return would subject the child to a substantial and immediate danger of serious physical harm or threat of such harm. Permits challenges to child custody proceedings by any parent, Indian custodian, or the Indian child's tribe.  Provides for Federal court review of any State court final decree alleged to be in violation of this Act, on an expedited basis. Sets placement goals in State court proceedings. Declares that all placements shall seek to protect the rights of Indian children as Indians, as well as the rights of the Indian community and tribe.  Requires that adoptive placements be made in accordance with tribal preferences established by resolution or, in the absence of such resolution, according to a specified order of placement, with exceptions.  Requires that any child accepted for foster care or preadoptive placement be placed within reasonable proximity to the child's home. Directs a State, as necessary to comply with the provision of this Act that the prevailing social and cultural standards of the Indian community be the standards to be applied in meeting placement requirements, to promulgate separate State licensing standards for foster homes servicing Indian children and place such children in homes licensed or approved by the Indian child's tribe or an Indian organization.  Sets notification requirements. Sets requirements for subsequent placements or proceedings, and for the reassumption of exclusive tribal jurisdiction.  Allows the parent or Indian custodian from whose custody a child has been removed or retained, and the child's tribe, to petition any court with jurisdiction for the return of the child. Prohibits an Indian parent or custodian from waiving any of the provisions of this Act.  Sets forth procedures for authorizing continued physical custody, following the emergency removal of a child, and procedures for terminating such custody. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish Indian Child Welfare committees to monitor compliance with this Act.  Requires States in which a federally-recognized Indian tribe is located or where there is an Indian population in excess of 10,000 to make compliance with this Act a condition for continued licensure for any private child placement agency, and to audit such agencies to ensure that they are in compliance.  Applies provisions of this Act to the aboriginal peoples of Canada. Requires the Secretary to make grants to Indian tribes and organizations for preventive on- and off-reservation programs, in accordance with priorities established by the tribe.  (Current law makes this discretionary, and not necessarily consistent with tribal priorities).  Requires (currently, authorizes) the Secretary to enter into agreements with the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), and directs the latter to use funds appropriated for similar HHS programs. Authorizes the Congress to appropriate funds to provide Indian child welfare training to Federal, State, and tribal judges, court personnel, social workers, and child welfare workers, including those employed by agencies licensed by a State. Provides for the payment of indirect and administrative costs. Requires that the administrative body of each State court designate an individual to ensure State court compliance with this Act.  Sets deadlines for the compilation and forwarding of information to the Secretary and the Indian child's tribe regarding placements.  Makes conforming amendments to related Acts.",2025-08-28T20:05:52Z,
100-s-1977,100,s,1977,Indian Reservation Special Magistrate Demonstration Project and Law Enforcement Act of 1987,Native Americans,1987-12-19,1987-12-19,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT]",MT,D,M000635,0,"Indian Reservation Special Magistrate Demonstration Project and Law Enforcement Act of 1987 - Directs the President to appoint special magistrates to serve the Indian reservation designated by the Secretary of the Interior from among those reservations over which the Government exercises criminal jurisdiction and on which reside Indian tribes whose governing bodies have requested the appointment of a special magistrate. Prohibits more than one of the special magistrates from serving one of the designated Indian reservations.  Prohibits the appointment of an individual as a special magistrate unless such person has for at least five years been a member in good standing of the bar, of the highest court of the state, or one of the states, in which he or she is to serve.  Directs the President to give preferential consideration to sitting U.S.  magistrates who meet the qualifications of this Act and are already reasonably available. Requires, upon appointment and confirmation, a special magistrate to reside within, or reasonably adjacent to, the reservation to be served. Specifies the powers and duties of special magistrates.  Provides for remand of custody of defendants to the appropriate law enforcement officials in cases where the magistrate determines that there is no Federal jurisdiction over an offense brought within his or her court. Sets forth provisions governing the practice and procedure for the trial of cases before such special magistrates. Allows any defendant to be assisted by a lay spokesman of his or her choice.  Provides that such assistance shall not be considered the practice of law or a waiver of the right to appointed counsel in any case. Provides that, where a defendant requests a trial by jury, only persons who actually reside within the reservation in which the offense is alleged to have been committed shall be eligible to serve on the six-member jury panel.  Directs that each special magistrate maintain a list of eligible persons residing within the reservation. Authorizes tribal police officers, Bureau of Indian Affairs police officers, and Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers, acting within their jurisdictions, to execute warrants, summonses, subpoenas, or orders which a special magistrate is authorized to issue in criminal cases arising within the Indian country, or under the general rules of Federal criminal procedure or the Federal rules of procedure for the trial of minor offenses before the U.S. magistrates.  Applies the provisions of the Court Interpreters Act of 1978 to trials before special magistrates appointed under this Act. Makes any acts or conduct constituting a contempt of U.S.  district court a contempt of court when committed before a special magistrate, with the same procedures governing.  Provides that the periodic training programs and seminars conducted by the Federal Judicial Center for magistrates, including an introductory training program for new magistrates which must be held within one year after their initial appointment, be made available to special magistrates appointed under this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Attorney General to appoint such additional assistant U.S. attorneys in each judicial district as necessary to prosecute all crimes and offenses committed within any Indian reservation, or any portion of Indian country, in such district.  Requires the Attorney General to appoint at least one assistant U.S. attorney to prosecute crimes and offenses before each special magistrate appointed under this Act. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress, within four years of the date of enactment of this Act, on the demonstration project carried out under this Act, including recommendations regarding its continuation.",2025-08-28T20:08:09Z,
100-s-1945,100,s,1945,"A bill to amend the Second Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1961, relating to the lease of certain lands from the Isleta Indian Tribe for a seismological laboratory.",Native Americans,1987-12-11,1988-10-06,Became Public Law No: 100-477.,Senate,"Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]",NM,D,B000468,1,"Amends the Second Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1961 to require that annual rent at fair market value be paid for leasing certain Isleta Pueblo Indian tribal lands in New Mexico for a seismological laboratory.  Provides for five-year periodic review and readjustment of the rental rate.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-3702,100,hr,3702,"A bill to establish a loan repayment for the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1987-12-03,1987-12-28,Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.,House,"Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6]",MN,D,S000407,0,"Title I:  Loan Repayment Program - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program in order to assure an adequate supply of trained physicians, dentists, nurses, and other health professionals for the Indian Health Service. Limits participation in the program to individuals who:  (1) are full-time students in the final year of a course of study in an accredited educational institution in a State approved by the Secretary; (2) are in a graduate training program in a course of study approved by the Secretary; (3) have a degree in medicine or other health profession which is approved by the Secretary; or (4) are employed by the Service on a voluntary basis without a service obligation in a qualified position. Requires that an applicant for the Program be eligible for, or hold, an appointment as a commissioned officer in the Service or be eligible for selection for civilian employment by the Service. Requires an applicant for the Program to submit an application and sign a contract to accept repayment of educational loans and remain in the Service for the applicable period of obligated service. Requires the Secretary to include in the application and contract forms a summary of the rights and liabilities of an individual whose application is approved. Allows the Secretary to approve only applications from individuals who are trained in a health profession or specialty needed for the Service and to extend a preference to Indians.  Requires the Secretary to ensure nurses and other non-physician applicants equitable access to the Program. Provides that an individual becomes a participant in the Program only upon the Secretary's approval of his application and acceptance of his contract. Requires under the contract that:  (1) the Secretary agree to pay educational loans on behalf of an individual and to accept such individual in the Service; and (2) the individual agree to accept such loan payments, remain in his course of study until completion, maintain an acceptable level of academic standing, provide certification of the degree awarded in the profession approved by the Secretary, and serve for at least two years in a health program maintained by the Service or by any Indian tribe or organization under a contract with the Secretary.  Requires any contract to disclose:  (1) that any financial obligation of the United States is contingent upon funds being appropriated; (2) a statement of damages to which the United States is entitled for an individual's breach of the contract; and (3) other statements of the rights and liabilities of the individual and the Secretary. Prohibits any payments from being made under the Program to an individual unless and until the individual is a full-time employee of the Service. Provides that a loan repayment will consist of a payment of the principal, interest, and related expenses on loans for:  (1) tuition expenses; (2) other reasonable education expenses; and (3) reasonable living expenses.  Limits to $25,000 the amount of loan repayments for each year of obligated service an individual agrees to service. Provides that individuals who enter into written contracts while undergoing academic training will not be counted against any employment ceiling affecting the Department of Health and Human Services. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress annual reports showing:  (1) the number and type of health profession training of individuals receiving loan payments; (2) the educational  institutions where such individuals are receiving their training; (3) the total number of applications filed and the number filed for each type of health profession; (4) the total number of contracts entered into and the number entered into for each profession; and (5) the amount of loan payments made. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct recruiting programs for the Program. Provides that the authority to detail the Service's personnel will not apply to individuals during their period of obligated service under the Program. Requires each individual who has entered into a written contract with the Secretary to remain in the full-time clinical practice of his profession in the Service for the period required under the contract.  Requires the Secretary to determine if the obligated service will be in the Regular or Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service or as a civilian employee of the Indian Health Service. Requires the Secretary to give individuals information regarding the advantages and disadvantages of service as a commissioned officer in the Public Health Service or as a civilian employee of the Indian Health Service.  Requires individuals to notify the Secretary before completing training of their desire to be an officer of the Public Health Service.  Provides that if an individual does not qualify for appointment as a commissioned officer in the Public Health Service, the Secretary shall appoint such individual as a civilian employee of the Indian Health Service. Allows the Secretary to defer an individual's training completion date to permit an internship, residency, or other advanced clinical training. Provides that no period of internship, residency, or other advanced clinical training shall be counted toward satisfying a period of obligated service. Makes an individual liable for the amount the United States has paid on his behalf under the contract if the individual:  (1) fails to maintain an acceptable level of academic standing, voluntarily terminates enrollment or is dismissed from an educational institution in the final year of a course of study; or (2) fails to complete a graduate training program. Entitles the United States to recover specified damages from an individual who breaches his contract by failing either to begin a period of obligated service or to complete such a period.  Provides that any obligation of an individual under the Loan Repayment will be cancelled upon his death. Authorizes the Secretary to waive or suspend any obligation under the Program if compliance is impossible or would involve extreme hardship. Describes conditions permitting obligations under the Program to be released by a discharge in bankruptcy. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress annual reports on the number of providers of health care who will be needed for the Service, the number of scholarships the Secretary proposes to provide under the National Health Service Corps Scholarship program, and the number of individuals for whom the Secretary proposes to make loan repayments under the Loan Repayment Program during the next three fiscal years.  Authorizes appropriations. Title II:  Other Recruitment and Retention Provisions - Authorizes the Secretary to reimburse health professionals seeking positions in the Service for travel expenses incurred in visiting an area where they may be assigned.  Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to award grants to Indian tribes to enable them to test innovative techniques to recruit, place, and retain health professionals. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to establish a program for all of the Service's employees to receive educational instruction in the history of the tribes they serve and the Service.  Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to provide grants to colleges and universities to expand and maintain the Indians into Medicine Program (INMED).  Requires universities applying for such funds to agree to provide a program which: (1) provides recruitment for health professions to Native American communities; (2) incorporates an advisory board comprised of representatives of tribes and communities which will be served by the program; (3) provides summer preparatory programs for Native American students; (4) provides tutoring, counseling, and support for students enrolled in a health career program; and (5) employs qualified Native American staff. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the INMED program.  Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to award grants to community colleges to establish or maintain programs which provide education leading to a degree or diploma in a health profession for individuals who desire to work on an Indian reservation or in a tribal clinic.  Limits the first-year grant to a community college to $100,000. Restricts the eligibility for such program to community colleges which:  (1) are accredited; (2) have access to a hospital facility; (3) have entered into an agreement with an accredited college or university medical school to provide a program for recruiting students into advanced programs for health professionals and to stipulate sanctions or certifications necessary to approve internship; (4) have a qualified staff; and (5) are capable of obtaining State or regional accreditation. Requires the Secretary to encourage community colleges to establish and maintain health training programs by providing:  (1) personnel from the Service to teach courses; and (2) technical assistance to such colleges. Directs community college health training programs receiving assistance under this Act to provide advanced training for any health professional who: (1) has received a degree or diploma in such health profession; and (2) provides clinical services on an Indian reservation, at a Service facility, or at a tribal clinic. Requires the Secretary to establish a program to enable health professionals who have worked for the Service for a substantial period to pursue advanced training or research in areas of study where a need exists.  Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to provide incentive special pay to:  (1) commissioned medical officers of the Regular and Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service assigned to positions for which recruitment or retention is difficult in the Indian Health Service; and (2) civilian medical officers of the Service assigned to positions for which recruitment is difficult.  Directs the Secretary to establish and update annually a list of positions of health care professionals of the Service for which recruitment or retention is difficult and to pay a bonus to persons in such positions. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) establish programs using flexible and compressed work schedules for health professionals of the Service; and (2) report to the Congress on limitations on premium pay for overtime for Service employees. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to pay a retention bonus to employees of the Service who have:  (1) completed three years of employment; or (2) completed service obligations as the result of acceptance of any Federal scholarship or any Federal education loan repayment; and (3) made an agreement with the Service for continued employment for at least one year.  Requires that the retention bonus provide for a higher annual rate for multi-year agreements than for single year agreements, that the entire payment be made at the beginning of the term of service, and that physicians failing to complete the term of service refund the full amount. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) establish a three-year demonstration project which uses foreign medical graduates to assist in providing health care in Service facilities; and (2) develop a program to assess the abilities of each foreign medical graduate participating in the project, provide individualized orientation and work assignments to each participant, and prepare each participant to obtain a license as a physician assistant. Directs the Secretary to select at least ten individuals to participate in the demonstration project who:  (1) had been licensed to practice medicine in their countries of origin and had done so for at least five years; (2) are proficient in English; (3) are citizens or permanent residents of the United States; and (4) originate from countries which are friendly with the United States.  Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the demonstration project. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to establish an advisory panel composed of physicians or other health professionals of the Service, representatives of tribal health boards, and a representative of an urban health care organization to investigate and report to the Congress on:  (1) administrative policies and regulatory procedures which impede the recruitment of physicians and health care professionals by the Service; and (2) regulatory changes necessary to establish pay grades for Service health professionals that correspond to pay grades for health professionals of the Veterans Administration. Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to make Indian tribes or organizations carrying out a contract, grant agreement, or cooperative agreement under this Act part of the Public Health Service with respect to claims for personal injury resulting from the performance of medical, surgical, dental, or related functions.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-s-1918,100,s,1918,Economic Development Plan for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshoni Nation Act,Native Americans,1987-12-03,1987-12-03,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT]",UT,R,G000072,1,"Economic Development Plan for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshoni Nation Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate with the tribal council of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshoni Nation on establishing a plan for the tribe's economic development, to develop such a plan within two years, and to submit the plan to the Congress after the council approves it. Requires the Secretary to consult with appropriate State and local government officials of Utah concerning such plan. Requires such plan to provide that:  (1) property transferred to the United States by the tribe will be held in trust for its benefit; (2) property held in trust will be subject to legal rights and obligations existing at the time of transfer; (3) transferred property will be exempt from Federal, State, and local taxation; and (4) the tribe's territorial jurisdiction will be limited to property held in trust by the United States. Requires the Secretary to attach to the plan a detailed statement naming the individuals consulted, summarizing the testimony received, and including any written comments or reports submitted to the Secretary.",2025-08-28T20:07:20Z,
100-hr-3679,100,hr,3679,Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Act,Native Americans,1987-12-01,1988-09-08,Became Public Law No: 100-420.,House,"Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11]",MI,R,D000131,5,"(Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 1735) Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Act - Reaffirms the Federal recognition of, and trust relationship with, the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.  Provides that all Federal laws applicable to Indians shall apply to the Band unless they are inconsistent with this Act.  Recognizes the Band as an independent tribal entity.  Makes the Band and its members eligible for all special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians. Requires the Band to submit to the Secretary of the Interior for approval its membership roll which shall include only eligible individuals who are not members of any other federally recognized Indian tribe.  States eligibility requirements. Provides that:  (1) within one year following the enactment of this Act, the Band's governing body shall propose a governing document and the Secretary shall conduct an election as to the adoption of the proposed document; (2) until the Band adopts and the Secretary approves a governing document, the Band's interim governing document shall be the Lac Vieux Desert Constitution, approved June 18, 1986; and (3) until the Band elects a new governing body under the new governing document, the Band's governing body shall consist of its current Band officers or any new officers selected under the election procedures of the interim governing document. Authorizes the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community to convey to the United States in trust for the Band all lands located in Gogebic County, Michigan, which on the date of the enactment of this Act are held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Community.  Provides that, upon acceptance of the deed to such lands by the Secretary, such lands shall constitute the reservation of the Band. Allows the Secretary to place other land into trust for the benefit of the Band. Provides that all such lands located in Gogebic County shall become part of the reservation. Provides that for purposes of the per capita distribution of funds appropriated and apportioned to the Community in satisfaction of certain judgments awarded the Lake Superior Chippewas and Mississippi Chippewas the Secretary shall accept the tribe's certification of enrolled membership. Provides that individuals who are or become members of the Band and who are eligible for per capita shares out of funds apportioned to the Keweenaw Bay Indian or Sokaogan Chippewa Community shall continue to be eligible for such per capita payments notwithstanding their relinquishment of their enrollment in either community pursuant to this Act. Directs the Secretary to call an election within 90 days of receipt of a resolution of the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Council requesting an election for the purpose of amending provisions of the constitution of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Makes any spending authority provided under this Act effective for any fiscal year only to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-s-1870,100,s,1870,A bill to provide for the use and distribution of funds awarded the Wisconsin Band of Potawatomi in docket 28 of the United States Claims Court.,Native Americans,1987-11-17,1988-07-29,Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.,Senate,"Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI]",WI,D,P000553,0,"Allocates funds appropriated in satisfaction of a specified judgment awarded to the Wisconsin Band of Potawatomi Indians to the Hannahville Indian Community and the Forest County Potawatomi.  Declares such funds to be held in trust by the United States.  Requires such funds to be invested by the Secretary of the Interior for the benefit of such Indian tribe.  Makes such funds available to the governing body of the tribe, on a budgetary basis and subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, for tribal, social, and economic development programs for the tribe. Exempts such trust funds, and funds made available under this Act for programs or for distributions under any programs, from Federal, State, or local income taxes.  Precludes such funds (or their availability) from being considered as income or resources, or otherwise utilized as the basis for denying or reducing the financial assistance or other benefits to which any household or individual would otherwise be entitled under the Social Security Act or, except for per capita payments in excess of $2,000, any other Federal or federally assisted program.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-3621,100,hr,3621,Southern California Indian Land Transfer Act,Native Americans,1987-11-09,1988-11-02,Pocket Vetoed by President.,House,"Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45]",CA,R,H000981,2,"(Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 100-1084) Title I:  Southern California Indian Land Transfer - Southern California Indian Land Transfer Act - Declares that all Federal right, title, and interest in specified lands (including all improvements and appurtenances to such lands) of certain groups or bands of Mission Indians (located in California) are to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such groups or bands and made a part of their respective reservations. Sets forth specific land descriptions. Provides that nothing in this Act shall affect any person's right, title, or interest in such land (including any right-of-way, mining claim, or grazing permit) in effect on the day before the enactment of this Act. Authorizes any person who holds a valid grazing permit and lease with respect to such lands to have the right to purchase (at fair market value) such lands within one year from the date of the enactment of this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, to notify such persons with regard to the right to purchase such lands. Provides that amounts derived (after the enactment of this Act) from sales, bonuses, royalties, and rentals with respect to such lands shall be available for use by the groups or bands of Mission Indians.  Subjects such lands to the existing U.S. laws relating to Indian reservations. Title II:  Indian Development Finance Corporation - Subtitle A: General Provisions - Indian Development Finance Corporation Act - Declares the policy of the Congress that the Government should assist the Indian people in their efforts to break free from the devastating effects of poverty and unemployment and achieve economic self sufficiency by establishing a federally chartered, mixed ownership development financing institution. Subtitle B:  Establishment of Corporation - Establishes the Indian Development Finance Corporation.  Requires the Corporation to provide development capital and technical and managerial assistance for new and existing Indian businesses and to encourage Indian tribes to participate in the Corporation by owning its equity securities.  Authorizes the Corporation to make loans to or purchase, insure, or discount obligations of Indian businesses if they meet specified financial conditions. Directs the Corporation to provide the credit needed by Indian businesses at the lowest reasonable cost, taking into account the Corporation's cost of money, necessary reserve, and expenses. Authorizes the Corporation to guarantee up to 90 percent of the principal and interest of any loan made to an Indian business by a State or federally chartered lending institution on terms permissible for Corporation loans. Authorizes the Corporation to purchase no more than 30 percent of the equity or ownership in an Indian business and to supervise or participate in the management of such business. Sets forth administrative provisions concerning the Corporation.  Requires the Corporation's Board of Directors to submit annual reports to the Congress on its capital, operations, and financial condition, the first of which shall include a five-year organizational development plan. Establishes the Advisory Council to the Indian Development Finance Corporation to provide advice on the policies and operations of the Corporation. Subtitle C:  Capitalization - Authorizes the Corporation to issue stock. Allows shares of stock in the corporation to be issued to and held by Indian Tribes and the United States only.  Sets forth provisions governing the sale of Corporation stock and the purchase of stock by the Secretary of the Treasury. Authorizes the Corporation to issue a limited amount of bonds and notes. Subtitle D:  Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations for general operating expenses and for the purchase of Corporation stock by the Secretary. Makes provision for delayed funding if no funds are appropriated under this subtitle for FY 1989.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-3617,100,hr,3617,A bill for the relief of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana.,Native Americans,1987-11-05,1988-08-22,Became Public Law No: 100-411.,House,"Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7]",LA,D,H000390,0,Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a specified sum to the Secretary of the Interior in trust for the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana in full settlement of all claims of the tribe regarding the uncompensated taking by the United States of land owned or occupied by the tribe in the 19th century.,2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-1841,100,s,1841,Interim Indian Gaming Regulatory Act,Native Americans,1987-11-04,1987-11-04,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV]",NV,R,H000439,1,"Interim Indian Gaming Regulatory Act - Provides that class I gaming (social or traditional Indian gaming) on Indian lands is within the exclusive jurisdiction of Indian tribes and shall not be subject to this Act. Places class II gaming (bingo or lotto) under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes, except that the Secretary of the Interior shall license such gaming in conformance with existing law in the State where the Indian land is located. Prohibits class III gaming (all other forms). Authorizes the Secretary to audit class II gaming and requires the Attorney General to instruct the Federal Bureau of Investigation to assist the Secretary in conducting background investigations of all non-Indian individuals connected with such gaming. Requires the posting of a performance bond equivalent to at least 12 months' agreed payments to the tribe or $1,000,000, whichever is greater, by any non-Indian manager who engages in any agreement with an Indian tribe to operate class II or class III gaming on Indian lands and to make payments to the tribe from such gaming.  Requires the posting of a performance bond equivalent to the highest jackpot offered for each form of gaming or $500,000, whichever is greater, by any tribe or individual tribal member who engages in class II gaming.  Authorizes the Secretary to use the reserve funds to satisfy claims for winnings that are unpaid for more than 90 days. Requires the Secretary to suspend any class II gaming operation not in compliance with performance bond requirements. Authorizes an Indian tribe to enter into a management contract for a class II gaming activity. Amends the Federal criminal code to provide that all State laws pertaining to the licensing, regulation, or prohibition of gambling shall apply on Indian lands to the same extent as such laws apply elsewhere in the State.  Provides that any person who is guilty of any act or omission involving gambling on Indian lands which would be punishable under State laws governing the licensing, regulation, or prohibition of gambling shall be guilty of a like offense and subject to a like punishment. Limits the authorization period for this Act to ten years or less if the Congress passes a more comprehensive statute. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that the interest on bonds used to build, promote, maintain, or support any form of gaming activity which is owned or operated on Indian lands shall not be exempt from Federal income tax.  Makes any form of gaming activity on Indian lands subject to certain withholding and reporting requirements.  Authorizes the Internal Revenue Service to audit gaming activities on Indian lands at the discretion of the Secretary of the Treasury.",2025-08-28T20:06:32Z,
100-hr-3605,100,hr,3605,Interim Indian Gaming Regulatory Act,Native Americans,1987-11-03,1988-10-17,For Further Action See S.555.,House,"Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2]",NV,R,V000124,1,"Interim Indian Gaming Regulatory Act - Provides that class I gaming (social or traditional Indian gaming) on Indian lands is within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Indian tribes and shall not be subject to this Act. Places class II gaming (bingo or lotto) under the jurisdiction of the Indian tribes, except that the Secretary of the Interior shall license such gaming in conformance with existing law in the State where the Indian land is located. Prohibits class III gaming (all other forms). Authorizes the Secretary to audit class II gaming and requires the Attorney General to instruct the Federal Bureau of Investigation to assist the Secretary in conducting background investigations of all non-Indian individuals connected with such gaming. Requires the posting of a performance bond equivalent to at least 12 months agreed payments to the tribe or $1,000,000 whichever is greater, by any non-Indian manager who engages in any agreement with an Indian tribe to operate class II or class III gaming on Indian lands and to make payments to the tribe from such gaming.  Requires the posting of a performance bond equivalent to the highest jackpot offered for each form of gaming or $500,000, whichever is greater, by any tribe or individual tribal member who engages in class II gaming.  Authorizes the Secretary to use the reserve funds to satisfy claims for winnings that are unpaid for more than 90 days. Requires the Secretary to suspend any class II gaming operation not in compliance with performance bond requirements. Authorizes an Indian tribe to enter into a management contract for a class II gaming activity. Amends the Federal criminal code to provide that all State laws pertaining to the licensing, regulation, or prohibition of gambling shall apply on Indian lands to the same extent as such laws apply elsewhere in the State.  Provides that any person who is guilty of any act or omission involving gambling on Indian lands which would be punishable under State laws governing the licensing, regulation, or prohibition of gambling shall be guilty of a like offense and subject to a like punishment. Limits the authorization period for this Act to ten years or less if the Congress passes a more comprehensive statute. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that the interest on bonds used to build, promote, maintain, or support any form of gaming activity which is owned or operated on Indian lands shall not be exempt from Federal income tax.  Makes any form of gaming activity on Indian lands subject to certain withholding and reporting requirements.  Authorizes the Internal Revenue Service to audit gaming activities on Indian lands at the discretion of the Secretary of the Treasury.",2025-08-28T20:05:41Z,
100-hr-3480,100,hr,3480,National American Indian Museum and Memorial Act,Native Americans,1987-10-13,1987-10-26,Referred to Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,6,"National American Indian Museum and Memorial Act - Title I: Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution a memorial to the American Indian people to be known as the National Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, to provide for the study, research, collection, and exhibition of aboriginal Americans and their culture. Designates a specified area in the District of Columbia as the site of the Museum.  Authorizes the Smithsonian to accept the transfer of all assets of the Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, in New York City. Provides for the construction of a building for the Museum at the District of Columbia site, a Museum Support Center in Suitland, Maryland, and a permanent exhibition facility in New York City. Provides that the Heye Foundation's collection will not be merged with the Smithsonian's collection.  Provides that the proceeds from the sale of property acquired through the transfer of the Foundation's assets will be maintained for the exclusive benefit of the Museum. Establishes the Trustees of the National Museum of the American Indian,  Heye Foundation, to assist the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian on matters relating to the Museum.  Grants the Trustees sole authority to:  (1) dispose of and acquire additional Museum property; and (2) determine the policy for displaying artifacts. Requires the Trustees to submit annual reports to the Board of Regents and the Congress. Requires the Foundation's employees serving at the time of the transfer to be offered employment by the Smithsonian. Pledges that the United States will provide the funds needed to maintain and operate the Museum. Authorizes appropriations. Title II:  Establishes a memorial within the Museum to commemorate the contributions of Indians and Alaskan Natives to the United States and to house certain skeletal remains.  Expresses the intent of the Congress that the memorial and Museum be completed within five years of the enactment of this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Smithsonian to determine the tribal origin of all skeletal remains of Indians and Alaska Natives under  the control of the Smithsonian.  Requires the Secretary to inter in the memorial all skeletal remains of Indians and Alaska Natives covered by a written statement to the Congress certifying that such remains:  (1) have not been identified as being associated with a specific Indian tribe or group of Alaska Natives; or (2) have been identified as being associated with a specific Indian tribe or group of Alaska Natives which requests the interment of such remains in the memorial; and (3) are not likely to be the subject of any Indian claim or dispute. Requires the Museum to establish a Board of Design for the memorial, the majority of whose members shall be of American Indian or Alaska Native ancestry. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-28T20:06:52Z,
100-hr-3456,100,hr,3456,"A bill to provide for the lease, sale, and other disposition of lands owned in fee simple by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.",Native Americans,1987-10-08,1988-06-14,Favorable Executive Comment Received From Interior.,House,"Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3]",MS,D,M000865,0,"Authorizes the Tribal Council of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians to lease, sell, or otherwise dispose of land it owns in fee simple without creating liability for the United States.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-s-1735,100,s,1735,Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Act,Native Americans,1987-09-30,1988-07-14,Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.,Senate,"Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI]",MI,D,R000249,1,"(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 3679 passed in lieu)  Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Act - Reaffirms the Federal recognition of, and trust relationship with, the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.  Provides that all Federal laws applicable to Indians shall apply to the Band unless they are inconsistent with this Act.  Recognizes the Band as an independent tribal entity.  Makes the Band and its members eligible for all special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians. Requires the Band to submit to the Secretary of the Interior for approval its membership roll which shall include only eligible individuals who are not members of any other federally recognized Indian tribe.  States eligibility requirements. Provides that:  (1) within one year following the enactment of this Act, the Band's governing body shall propose a governing document and the Secretary shall conduct an election as to the adoption of the proposed document; (2) until the Band adopts and the Secretary approves a governing document, the Band's interim governing document shall be the Lac Vieux Desert Constitution, approved June 18, 1986; and (3) until the Band elects a new governing body under the new governing document, the Band's governing body shall consist of its current Band officers or any new officers selected under the election procedures of the interim governing document. Authorizes the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community to convey to the United States in trust for the Band all lands located in Gogebic County, Michigan, which on the date of the enactment of this Act are held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Community. Provides that, upon acceptance of the deed to such lands by the Secretary, such lands shall constitute the reservation of the Band. Allows the Secretary to place other land into trust for the benefit of the Band. Provides that all such lands located in Gogebic County shall become part of the reservation. Provides that for purposes of the per capita distribution of funds appropriated and apportioned to the Community in satisfaction of certain judgments awarded the Lake Superior Chippewas and Mississippi Chippewas the Secretary shall accept the tribe's certification of enrolled membership. Provides that individuals who are or become members of the Band and who are eligible for per capita shares out of funds apportioned to the Keweenaw Bay Indian or Sokaogan Chippewa Community shall continue to be eligible for such per capita payments notwithstanding their relinquishment of their enrollment in either community pursuant to this Act. Directs the Secretary to call an election within 90 days of receipt of a resolution of the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Council requesting an election for the purpose of amending provisions of the constitution of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Makes any spending authority provided under this Act effective for any fiscal year only to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation Acts.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-1722,100,s,1722,National American Indian Museum and Memorial Act,Native Americans,1987-09-25,1988-08-25,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 916.,Senate,"Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,I000025,30,"National American Indian Museum and Memorial Act - Title I: Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution a memorial to the American Indian people to be known as the National Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, to provide for the study, research, collection, and exhibition of aboriginal Americans and their culture. Designates a specified area in the District of Columbia as the site of the Museum.  Authorizes the Smithsonian to accept the transfer of all assets of the Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, in New York City. Provides for the construction of a building for the Museum at the District of Columbia site, a Museum Support Center in Suitland, Maryland, and a permanent exhibition facility in New York City. Provides that the Heye Foundation's collection will not be merged with the Smithsonian's collection. Provides that the proceeds from the sale of property acquired through the transfer of the Foundation's assets will be maintained for the exclusive benefit of the Museum. Establishes the Trustees of the National Museum of the American Indian,  Heye Foundation, to assist the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian on matters relating to the Museum.  Grants the Trustees sole authority to:  (1) dispose of and acquire additional Museum property; and (2) determine the policy for displaying artifacts. Requires the Trustees to submit annual reports to the Board of Regents and the Congress. Requires the Foundation's employees serving at the time of the transfer to be offered employment by the Smithsonian. Pledges that the United States will provide the funds needed to maintain and operate the Museum. Authorizes appropriations. Title II:  Establishes a memorial within the Museum to commemorate the contributions of Indians and Alaska Natives to the United States and to house certain skeletal remains.  Expresses the intent of the Congress that the memorial and Museum be completed within five years of the enactment of this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Smithsonian to determine the tribal origin of all skeletal remains of Indians and Alaska Natives under  the control of the Smithsonian.  Requires the Secretary to inter in the memorial all skeletal remains of Indians and Alaska Natives covered by a written statement to the Congress certifying that such remains:  (1) have not been identified as being associated with a specific Indian tribe or group of Alaska Natives; or (2) have been identified as being associated with a specific Indian tribe or group of Alaska Natives which requests the interment of such remains in the memorial; and (3) are not likely to be the subject of any Indian claim or dispute. Requires the Museum to establish a Board of Design for the memorial, the majority of whose members shall be of American Indian or Alaska Native ancestry. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-1723,100,s,1723,American Indian Regional Museum Act of 1987,Native Americans,1987-09-25,1988-04-13,Committee on Indian Affairs. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1722 ordered to be reported.,Senate,"Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]",NM,D,B000468,4,"(Reported jointly to Sen. from the Sel. Comm. on Indian Affairs; and Rules & Admin., amended, S.Rept.100-494)  American Indian Regional Museum Act of 1987 - Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, at such time as the United States acquires the Museum of the American Indian, to establish as part of such Museum permanent regional exhibition facilities in various geographic regions of the United States. Directs that each facility provide exhibit space and serve as an educational center, highlighting the historic, artistic, and cultural achievements of the Indian people of the region. Requires each facility to sponsor and coordinate a variety of traveling representative exhibits to schools and local communities in each region. Directs the Board to appoint an Advisory Council within each region to work with the Institution to establish museum policy, to oversee museum curation and acquisitions, and to provide technical assistance for the regional facility. Grants preference to American Indians and Alaskan Natives for membership on such Councils. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-28T20:07:27Z,
100-s-1703,100,s,1703,Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act Amendments of 1987,Native Americans,1987-09-18,1988-05-27,Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.,Senate,"Sen. Evans, Daniel J. [R-WA]",WA,R,E000236,20,"(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 1223 passed in lieu)  Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act Amendments of 1988 - Title I:  Administrative Provisions - Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to require the Secretary (hereinafter refers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of the Interior, or both, as appropriate) to prescribe the records recipients of Federal financial assistance must keep by promulgating regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act. Provides that multi-year contract recipients of such assistance must keep quarterly financial statements, an annual specified single-agency audit, and a brief annual program report. Requires the Secretary to report annually in writing to tribes in each service area regarding projected and actual staffing levels, funding obligations, and expenditures for programs operated directly by the Secretary. Provides that if unexpended funds under a self-determination contract are to be carried over from one year to the next for the purposes for which they were originally appropriated, or for which they are specifically authorized to be used, the tribal organization does not need additional justification or documentation. Title II:  Indian Self-Determination Act Amendments - Directs the Secretary, upon the request of any Indian tribe or tribal organization (currently, Indian tribe) to enter into a self-determination contract (currently, contract) with such Indian tribe or tribal organization, for:  (1) the transfer of certain hospitals and health services; (2) construction programs administered by the Secretary for which appropriations are made to agencies other than the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of the Interior; and (3) any program for the benefit of Indians without regard to the agency of the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of the Interior within which it is performed. Requires the Secretary, within 90 days after receiving a proposal for a self-determination contract from an authorized tribal organization, to approve it (currently, may initially findings decline to enter into a contract) unless he makes specified findings within 60 days.  Entitles Indian tribes and tribal organizations to contract for any program or function operated by the Federal Government. Authorizes the Secretary, upon the request of an Indian tribe or tribal organization, to consolidate two or more mature self-determination contracts into one contract. Requires the Secretary, when he declines to enter into a self-determination contract, to provide assistance (currently, provide to the extent practicable) to the Indian tribe or tribal organization. Directs:  (1) the Secretary to obtain liability insurance for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal contractors carrying out contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements pursuant to such Act; and (2) that any such insurance policy purchased by the Secretary contain a waiver by the insurance carrier of any right to raise as a defense the sovereign immunity of the tribe, subject to certain limitations. Authorizes the Secretary, upon the request of an Indian tribe, to contract with or make a grant to any tribal organization for:  (1) obtaining technical assistance from providers designated by the tribal organization; and (2) planning, designing, monitoring, and evaluating Federal programs serving the tribe. Makes permanent the provision of Federal law which permits Federal employees who transfer to tribal employment to retain civil service benefits.  Provides for such employees to participate in the Federal Employees' Retirement System. Authorizes the Secretary, if an assigned employee fails to complete the period of assignment, to direct another employee to complete the assignment. Provides that employees assigned to tribal organizations shall be eligible for step increases, merit pay, and cash awards.  Provides that an Indian appointed to the Federal service under any preference for Indians shall be converted to a career appointment after three years of continuous service and satisfactory performance. Requires the Secretary to provide financial assistance to Federal employees who are terminated because of a self-determination contract made by an Indian tribe or tribal organization. Exempts self-determination contracts from the provisions of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act. Extends the length of self-determination contracts to three years (currently, one year) for a new contract and five years (currently, three years) for a mature contract. Requires the Secretary, no later than FY 1989, to begin using the calendar year  as the basis for contracts and agreements under this Act. Requires the Secretary, within 90 days of the enactment of this Act, to submit a report to the Congress on the amounts of any additional obligational authority needed to implement this Act in FY 1988 and 1989. Sets forth procedures for the retrocession of contracts entered into pursuant to this Act. Authorizes the appropriate Secretary, in connection with self-determination contracts, to:  (1) donate to an Indian tribe or tribal organization the title to any personal property exceeding the needs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service or the General Services Administration, including purchases made with funds under self-determination contracts; and (2) acquire excess or surplus Government property for donation to an Indian tribe. Provides that the funds for self-determination contracts:  (1) shall include all allowable costs incurred by an Indian tribe or tribal organization in connection with such contract; (2) shall not be reduced to make funding available for contract monitoring; (3) shall not be less than the appropriate Secretary would have otherwise provided for direct operation of the programs; (4) shall not be reduced by the Secretary in subsequent years except by a reduction in congressional appropriations; (5) shall not be reduced by the Secretary to pay for Federal functions or for the costs of Federal personnel displaced by a self-determination contract; and (6) may, at the request of the tribal organization, be increased by the Secretary if necessary to carry out such Act. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the Interior to report annually to the Congress on the implementation of this Act. Prohibits any adverse adjustment to a tribal organization's indirect cost rate if allowable recoveries are below the level of indirect costs that such organization should have received for any given year if the shortfall is the result of full indirect cost funding by any Federal, State, or other agency.  Provides that Indian tribes and tribal organizations shall not be held liable for indebtedness attributable to theoretical or actual underrecoveries or theoretical overrecoveries of indirect costs. Prohibits any right of action or other remedy (other than those relating to a criminal offense) relating to any disallowance of costs unless the Secretary gives specified notice.  Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from removing or altering any program in the Indian priority system unless approved by an act of the Congress.  Requires notice of intent to change any program in such system. Requires the Secretary to add indirect costs to the amount of funds provided for direct costs for self-determination contracts for the first year and for each subsequent year that the program remains continuously under contract. Requires the Secretary, in calculating the indirect costs associated with a self-determination contract for a construction program, to consider only those costs associated with the administration of the contract. Directs the Secretary, within one month after the enactment of this Act, to establish a team of Bureau personnel and tribal representatives to:  (1) analyze the Indian Priority System and other aspects of the Bureau's budgeting and funding allocation process; and (2) report to the Congress on recommendations for achieving greater tribal decision-making authority over the use of appropriated funds for the benefit of the tribes. Gives to the Federal district courts original jurisdiction over any civil action or claim against the appropriate Secretary arising under this Act. Gives concurrent jurisdiction to the United States Claims Court over such actions against the Secretary for money damages. Prohibits the Secretary from revising or amending a self-determination contract unless otherwise agreed to by resolution of the tribe. Applies the Equal Access to Justice Act to administrative appeals by Indian tribes and tribal organizations regarding self-determination contracts. Applies the Contract Disputes Act to such contracts. Authorizes an Indian tribe or tribal organization, within 120 days after receiving a copy of a decision of an agency board of contract appeals, to appeal to: (1) a U.S. district court; or (2) the United States Claims Court.  Authorizes an Indian tribe or tribal organization to bring an action directly on the claim in such courts. Requires that all Federal requirements for self-determination contracts and grants in this Act be promulgated as regulations in conformity with the Administrative Procedure Act. Requires the Secretary to:  (1) formulate regulations to implement this Act within three months of the date of enactment of this Act; (2) present the proposed regulations to the Select Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House within six months of the date of enactment; (3) publish the proposed regulations in the Federal Register within seven months of the date of enactment; and (4) promulgate regulations within ten months of the date of enactment. Directs the Secretary to conduct a research and demonstration project known as the Tribal Self-Governance project. Requires the Secretary to select 20 tribes to participate in the project, based upon successful completion of a Self-Governance Planning Grant and upon meeting specified criteria to achieve geographic representation and assure financial stability and financial management capability. Directs the Secretary to negotiate and enter into annual written funding agreements with the governing body of a participating tribal government which shall: (1) authorize the tribe to plan and administer certain programs, services, and functions; (2) specify the services to be provided, functions to be performed, and responsibilities of the tribe and the Secretary; (3) specify the authority of the tribe and the Secretary, and the procedures to be used, to reallocate funds or modify budget allocations within any project year; (4) provide for certain payments by the Secretary to the tribe of funds from one or more programs, services, functions, or activities in an amount equal to that which the tribe would have been eligible to receive under contracts and grants under this Act and for any funds specifically or functionally related to the provision by the Secretary of services and benefits to the tribe and its members; (5) preclude the Secretary from waiving, modifying, or in any way diminishing the existing trust responsibility of the United States with respect to Indian tribes and individuals; (6) preclude the Secretary from interpreting Federal laws and regulations in a manner that would prohibit or restrict such agreements; (7) allow for retrocession of programs or portions thereof pursuant to such Act; and (8) be submitted by the Secretary 90 days in advance of the proposed effective date of the agreement to specified congressional committees. Makes the tribes responsible for the administration of programs, services, and activities pursuant to such agreements. Provides for dispute resolution. Requires the Secretary to:  (1) identify in the President's annual budget request to the Congress any funds proposed to be included in the demonstration project and provided by the Secretary; and (2) submit to the Congress a written report on July 1 and January 1 of each of the five years following the date of the enactment of this Act on the relative costs and benefits of the project, based on mutually determined baseline measurements jointly developed by the Secretary and participating tribes, and including the views of the tribes.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-3290,100,hr,3290,Seminole Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1987,Native Americans,1987-09-16,1987-12-31,For Further Action See S.1684.,House,"Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12]",FL,R,L000295,15,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 100-488)  Seminole Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1987 - Prohibits the approval of certain prior transfers and the extinguishing of certain claims and aboriginal title involving the Seminole Tribe of Indians of Florida until whichever of the following events occurs last:  (1) 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) the Secretary of the Interior has made the required findings regarding the payment of settlement funds, the enactment of State legislation to implement the Settlement Agreement, and certain waivers have been given.  Provides that the Congress approves the Settlement Agreement on the date of enactment of this Act. Provides that upon the publication by the Secretary of the findings regarding the payment of settlement funds that:  (1) the Tribe's commitments shall become effective; and (2) the Tribe's land and resource transfers are deemed constitutional. Extinguishes all aboriginal Seminole land claims in Florida and any claims arising from any interest in or right involving such lands or natural resources transferred.  Prohibits the United States from being liable for certain claims including those arising from the approval of the Settlement Agreement. Leaves unaffected the claim of any individual Indian not derived through the Tribe. Authorizes an individual Indian or non-Seminole Tribe of Florida claiming a loss of property by the provisions of this Act to file an action within one year after the Secretary makes the required findings regarding the payment of settlement funds and the enactment of legislation to implement the Settlement Agreement. Directs the Secretary to hold in trust for the Seminole Tribe a reservation consisting of specified land. Requires the Secretary within three years of the date of enactment of this Act to:  (1) take a cadastral survey of any unsurveyed portion of the Seminole Federal Reservations in Florida; and (2) publish the legal descriptions of the Seminole Reservations in the Federal Register. Requires the Secretary, if the parties agree, to accept the transfer of such lands, unless:  (1) the total land taken in trust land exceeds the amount of land transferred to the State and Water District by the Tribe under the Settlement Agreement; (2) the Secretary determines that such transfer would place an unreasonable burden on the United States as trustee; (3) the land is not in Florida; or (4) the land is not agricultural in nature. Provides for State jurisdiction over the transferred lands unless the State retrocedes jurisdiction to the Tribe.  Applies Florida's statutes on alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and gambling to the transferred lands. Provides that the compact defining the scope of Seminole water rights shall have the force of Federal law for enforcing the Tribe's rights and obligations. Bars any action to challenge the constitutionality of this Act unless it is filed within 180 days after the enactment of this Act.  Vests in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida exclusive jurisdiction over such actions. Provides that if the Settlement Agreement is ever invalidated that:  (1) the actions by the State, the Tribe, or the district in the Settlement Agreement shall no longer be in effect; (2) the Tribe will be released from its commitments under the Settlement Agreement; and (3) the approvals of prior transfers and extinguishment of claims and aboriginal title shall be void.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-s-1687,100,s,1687,"A bill to correct historical and geographical oversights in the establishment and development of the Utah component of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, to unify the land base of the Goshute Reservation, to simplify the boundaries of the Goshute Reservation, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1987-09-16,1988-09-14,Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered favorably reported H.R. 2839 in lieu of this measure.,Senate,"Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT]",UT,R,G000072,1,"Declares specified Indian lands in Utah to be held in trust by the United States for the use and benefit of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation. Provides the effective date for determining water rights, and priorities related to such rights, in such lands. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to deprive a person of any valid existing right or interest in such lands which such person may hold upon enactment of this Act. Transfers all valid Federal rights of way, leases, permits, the right to receive compensation for the use of such lands, and other land use rights or authorizations, except mining claims, to the Tribe. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, not later than two years after enactment of this Act, to determine the validity of all mining claims that exist on such lands upon enactment of this Act.  Provides that the holders of valid claims shall not be entitled to a patent. Sets forth certain rights and conditions with respect to valid mining claims. Declares that all right, title, and interest of the United States, and the State of Utah, in certain additional lands is to be held in trust by the United States for the use and benefit of the Tribe and is to become a part of the Reservation.  Requires the Secretary to publish a legal description of such lands in the Federal Register. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire by donation, exchange, or purchase lands or interests in lands adjacent or close to the Reservation for the use and benefit of the Tribe.  Sets forth specified conditions on the exchange of such lands. Requires the Secretary to obtain the advice and consent of the Goshute Tribal Business Council before entering into any transaction for such lands. Requires title to such lands to be taken in the name of the United States in trust for the use and benefit of the Tribe and to become a part of the Reservation. Requires the approval of the Secretary before any transfer of certain Federal lands adjacent to the Reservation. Extinguishes the right of the United States to construct ditches and canals on specified Indian lands. Subjects Indian lands added to the Reservation under this Act to Federal law to the same extent as it already applies to the Reservation.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
100-sconres-76,100,sconres,76,A concurrent resolution to acknowledge the contribution of the Iroquois Confederacy of Nations to the Development of the United States Constitution and to reaffirm the continuing government-to-government relationship between Indian tribes and the United States established in the Constitution.,Native Americans,1987-09-16,1988-10-12,Message on Senate action sent to the House.,Senate,"Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,I000025,23,"Acknowledges the historical debt of the United States to the Iroquois Confederacy and other Indian nations for their demonstration of democratic principles and their example of a free association of independent Indian nations. Reaffirms the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Indian tribes. Reaffirms the trust responsibility and obligation of the Government to Indian tribes, including Alaska Natives. Acknowledges the need to exercise good faith in upholding treaties with the various tribes.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-1684,100,s,1684,Seminole Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1987,Native Americans,1987-09-15,1987-12-31,Became Public Law No: 100-228.,Senate,"Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL]",FL,D,G000352,1,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Seminole Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1987 - Prohibits the approval of certain prior transfers and the extinguishing of certain claims and aboriginal title involving the Seminole Tribe of Indians of Florida until the later of:  (1) 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) the time when the Secretary of the Interior has made required findings regarding the payment of settlement funds, the State has enacted legislation to implement the Settlement Agreement, and certain waivers have been given.  Provides that the Congress approves the Settlement Agreement on the date of enactment of this Act. Provides that upon the publication by the Secretary of the findings regarding the payment of settlement funds that:  (1) the Tribe's commitments shall become effective; and (2) the Tribe's land and resource transfers are deemed constitutional. Extinguishes all aboriginal Seminole land claims in Florida and any claims arising from any interest in or right involving such lands or natural resources transferred.  Prohibits the United States from being liable for certain claims including those arising from the approval of the Settlement Agreement. Leaves unaffected the claim of any individual Indian not derived through the Tribe. Authorizes an individual Indian or non-Seminole Tribe of Florida claiming a loss of property by the provisions of this Act to file an action within one year after the Secretary makes the required findings regarding the payment of settlement funds and the enactment of legislation to implement the Settlement Agreement. Directs the Secretary to hold in trust for the Seminole Tribe a reservation consisting of specified land. Requires the Secretary within three years of the date of enactment of this Act to:  (1) take a cadastral survey of Seminole Federal reservations in Florida; and (2) publish the correct legal descriptions of the Seminole Reservations in the Federal Register. Requires the Secretary, if the parties agree, to accept the transfer of such lands, unless:  (1) the total land taken in trust land transferred to the State and Water District by the Tribe under the Settlement Agreement; (2) the Secretary determines that such transfer would place an unreasonable burden on the United States as trustee; (3) the land is not in Florida; or (4) the land is not agricultural in nature. Provides for State jurisdiction over the transferred lands unless the State retrocedes jurisdiction to the Tribe.  Applies Florida's statutes on alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, and gambling to the transferred lands. Provides that the compact defining the scope of Seminole water rights shall have the force of Federal law for enforcing the tribe's rights and obligations. Bars any action to challenge the constitutionality of this Act unless it is filed within 180 days after the enactment of this Act.  Vests in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida exclusive jurisdiction over such actions. Provides that if the Settlement Agreement is ever invalidated:  (1) the actions by the State, the Tribe, or the district in the Settlement Agreement shall no longer be in effect; (2) the Tribe will be released from its commitments under the Settlement Agreement; and (3) the approvals of prior transfers and extinguishment of claims and aboriginal title shall be void.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-3194,100,hr,3194,Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Act,Native Americans,1987-08-07,1987-08-07,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11]",MI,R,D000131,11,"Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Act - Extends Federal recognition to the Lake Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Band).  Provides that all Federal laws applicable to Indians will also apply to the Band, unless they are inconsistent with this Act. Makes the Band and its members eligible for all Federal benefits furnished to federally-recognized Indian tribes.  Makes the Indian Reorganization Act applicable to the Band. Requires the Band, within six months of the enactment of this Act, to submit to the Secretary of the Interior its membership roll listing all eligible individuals.  Sets forth membership requirements. Requires the Secretary, after completing the roll, to immediately publish notice in the Federal Register.  Directs the Band to ensure that the roll is maintained and is current. Requires the Secretary to transfer the land which is held in trust by the United States for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community to the United States to be held in trust for the Band.",2025-08-28T20:06:38Z,
100-s-1645,100,s,1645,"A bill to reauthorize certain Indian educational programs, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1987-08-07,1987-12-02,Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.,Senate,"Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]",AZ,D,D000185,7,"(Reported to Senate from the Select Committee on Indian Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 100-233)  Title I:  Indian Education - Indian Education Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Education Amendments of 1978 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer the operation or the facilities of any Bureau of Indian Affairs funded school operated on or after April 1, 1987, or any program of such a school operated on or after April 1, 1987, only if:  (1) the tribal governing body approves such transfer; or (2) the Secretary complies with the requirements for school closures. Prohibits the Secretary from closing, consolidating, or substantially curtailing a Bureau funded boarding school for failure to meet the national criteria for dormitory situations during any fiscal year for which the Secretary has not submitted the annual plan for boarding schools. Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress, within six months after a temporary closure, consolidation, or curtailment of a Bureau school is initiated because of an immediate hazard to health and safety, a report stating the reasons for such temporary actions and the Secretary's actions to eliminate the hazard if the Secretary estimates the closure will exceed one year. Requires the Secretary to prescribe regulations for the determination of eligibility for schools to become Bureau funded schools and for Bureau fund schools to expand their programs so as to receive increased funding.  Requires that the eligibility determinations be based on geographic and demographic factors and the history and record of success or failure of:  (1) the proposed school or the school proposing to expand; and (2) the public schools or other alternative providers of the services which the school proposes to provide with the Bureau's financial assistance.  Provides that if the school board of the Bureau funded schools at the Pueblo of Zia and the Tama Settlement vote within two years of the enactment of this Act to expand the schools to include kindergarten through grade eight, they shall be so expanded. Provides that the dormitory criteria may be waived in the same manner as the minimum academic standards. Requires the Secretary, before publishing in the Federal Register any regulation or rule relating to Indian education, to:  (1) submit the regulation or rule to regulatory review panels; and (2) take into account the panels' comments and advice. Requires the Secretary to establish, for each area office of the Bureau where a Bureau-funded school is located, regulatory review panels.  Authorizes the Secretary to publish in the Federal Register the initial notice of a temporary regulation or rule without submitting it to the review panels, if:  (1) an emergency exists; and (2) such regulation or rule is needed within a limited period of time. Requires the Secretary, for FY 1989 and each subsequent fiscal year, to adjust the formula for determining the minimum annual amount of funds for each Bureau-funded school to:  (1) use specified weighted units for each eligible Indian student that vary according to grades, whether a student is handicapped, and whether a student is gifted and talented; (2) consider a school with an average daily attendance of less than 50 eligible Indian students as having 50 eligible Indian students for implementing the adjustment factor for small school:  (3) take into account the provision of residential services on a less than nine-month basis; and (4) provide additional funding to schools that are required to meet State standards which exceed minimum accreditation standards. Requires the Secretary to provide grants to each tribe or tribal organization operating a contract school to pay the indirect and administrative costs of such schools in order to:  (1) enable tribes and tribal organizations to provide all related administrative overhead services and operations needed to meet the requirements of law and prudent management; and (2) carry out other necessary support functions. Provides that the amount of the grant provided to each tribe or tribal organization shall be determined by applying the administrative cost percentage rate of the tribe or tribal organization to each direct cost program for which funds are received from or through the Bureau.  Sets forth procedures for applying the administrative cost percentage rate. Requires the Secretary to conduct studies as necessary to establish an empirical basis for determining the required administrative costs of tribal elementary and secondary educational programs, and to report the findings to the Congress by October 1, 1988. Requires the Secretary, beginning with FY 1989, to include in the Bureau's justification for each appropriations request a projection of the overall administrative costs for tribal elementary or secondary educational programs which the Secretary expects to be funded.  Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth procedures for awarding administrative cost grants for FY 1988 through 1990. Authorizes the supervisor of a Bureau school to expend, without competitive bidding, up to $25,000 of its allotted funds to procure supplies and equipment if, for each procurement:  (1) the cost for any single item purchased does not exceed $10,000; (2) the school board approves the procurement in advance; (3) the supervisor certifies that the cost is fair and reasonable; (4) the documents executed by the supervisor cite this authority for the procurement; and (5) the transaction is documented in a journal maintained at the school. Extends the policy for Indian control of Indian education to both the Bureau and the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to consult with Indian tribes and tribal organizations in developing policy under the Education Amendments of 1978.  Requires the Secretary to conduct regional, semi-annual meetings with Indian tribes and tribal organizations to consult with them on Indian education. Requires the Secretary to:  (1) keep Indian tribes and tribal organizations informed of all plans and activities of the Bureau which affect, or relate to, Bureau contract schools that serve the particular Indian tribe or tribal organization; and (2) invite active participation of the Indian tribe or tribal organization in making decisions about such schools and programs. Requires the Secretary, when considering construction or expansion of any school and proposals to the Congress for the closure, consolidation, curtailment, or transfer of any school or dormitory, to consult from the initial stages with affected groups of Indians. Permits a tribal organization to waive Indian employment preference laws with respect to applicants for educational personnel positions.  Amends the definition of ""education position"" to include a position at a Bureau school involving support services.  Provides that such definitional change shall apply to a Bureau employee only at the election of that employee. Directs the Secretary, by March 1, 1988, to submit to the Congress a report comparing personnel compensation in Bureau schools with:  (1) educationally successful public schools in the same State that are comparable in size, geographic location, grade levels, and student population; and (2) schools operated in the United States by the Department of Defense.  Requires such report to include:  (1) current salaries and personnel benefits for comparable positions; (2) a comparison of starting salaries, tenure, length of service, educational requirements, length of work year, and fringe benefits; and (3) a projection of compensation figures for such schools for the next five years. Requires the rates of basic compensation for educators and education positions at Bureau schools to be comparably to the rates for comparable qualified individuals holding comparable positions in public schools serving comparable students in comparable areas. Requires the Secretary, upon the request of the local school board, to authorize a school supervisor to provide post differentials unless the disparity in compensation between Bureau school and public schools does not meet a specified level.  Authorizes the Secretary or the supervisor of a school to discontinue or decrease a post differential if:  (1) the local school board requests such action; or (2) the Secretary or the supervisor determines no disparity affecting recruitment or retention exists.  Requires the Secretary, by February 1 of each year, to submit a report to the Congress describing requests and grants of authority for post differentials. Requires the Secretary to provide grants to tribes and tribal organizations for establishing early childhood development programs to provide parents and children under six years of age with health and educational services. Sets forth procedures for determining the total amount of such grants.  Provides that such programs: (1) shall be coordinated with other services to tribes and tribal organizations; (2) may include instruction in the tribe's language and culture; and (3) shall provide for periodic assessment of the program. Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth procedures for funding Bureau schools if a sequestration order reduces the amount of funds available for allotment by more than five percent. Requires the Secretary to provide grants and technical assistance to tribes for the development and operation of tribal departments of education to plan and coordinate all educational programs of the tribes. Provides that such grants shall:  (1) be based on applications from the tribe's governing body; (2) reflect geographic and population diversity; (3) facilitate tribal control of educating Indian children on reservations in Oklahoma; and (4) provide for the development of coordinated educational programs on Indian reservations and the development and enforcement of tribal educational codes.  Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to conduct a study of the methods used in funding contracts entered into under the Johnson O'Malley Act and to submit a report on such study to the Congress within six months of the date of enactment of this Act. Title II:  Tribally Controlled School Grants - Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1987 - Declares the Congress' commitment to maintain the Federal Government's trust relationship with the Indian people.  Affirms that the educational needs of the Indian peoples can best be met through a grant process.  Repudiates the unilateral termination of Federal relations with any Indian nation. Provides that the Secretary shall give grants to Indian tribes and tribal organizations that operate tribally controlled schools to defray expenditures for:  (1) educational, academic, residential, counseling, and administrative purposes; (2) the operation and maintenance of the schools; and (3) support services for the schools. Limits an Indian tribe to one grant for any fiscal year.  Prohibits the use of funds from such grants for religious worship or sectarian instruction.  Limits the expenditure of funds from such grants for administrative costs to the amount generated for such costs under the allotment formula.  Requires grantees which operate schools at more than one school site to expend at least 90 percent of the funds allocated for each school site at that location.  Provides that applications for grants shall be voluntary.  Prohibits grants from terminating, modifying, suspending, or reducing the Federal responsibility to provide a program. Sets forth procedures for allocating the funds provided by the grants. Requires a tribally controlled school, to be eligible for grants, to have:  (1) received funds under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act on the date of enactment of this Act; (2) been operated as a Bureau school on the date of enactment of this Act; (3) received from the Secretary a determination of eligibility for assistance but no Bureau funds; or (4) been determined to be eligible by the Secretary. Provides that any grant application submitted for school not in operation on the date of enactment of this Act shall be reviewed under the guidelines in effect at the time of submission under the Indian Self-determination and Education Assistance Act, unless the Indian tribe or tribal organization elects to have the application reviewed by the Secretary following the transfer of the school to the control of the Indian tribe or tribal organization. Directs the Secretary to grant a tribe's application for the transfer of the operation of a school to the tribe and for grant eligibility, unless the Secretary finds that the services to be provided by the tribe will be deleterious to the welfare of the Indians served by the school. Provides that a school for which the Bureau has not provided funds meets the eligibility requirements for grants if the Indian tribe or tribal organization that operates the school applies for, and obtains, the Secretary's determination that the School is eligible for such assistance.  Sets forth the factors the Secretary must consider in reviewing such applications. Provides that if the Secretary determines that a tribally controlled school qualifies for grants to defray expenses, that determination shall remain in effect until it is revoked by the Secretary. Prohibits the Secretary from revoking such a determination if:  (1) the Indian tribe or tribal organization submits specified reports on the school; and (2) specified requirements requirement regarding accreditation of the school are met. Requires each recipient of a grant to submit to the Secretary an annual report limited to:  (1) an annual financial statement; (2) a biannual financial audit; (3) an annual submission of the number of students served and a description of programs offered under the grant; and (4) a program evaluation conducted by an impartial entity.  Requires the Secretary to provide a school notice and an opportunity to effect remedial actions before revoking a determination of eligibility for grants. Permits expansions of the grade levels offered by a tribally controlled school receiving grants, or modifications to initiate residential services by such school, only if:  (1) the tribe or tribal organization submits to the Secretary an application to make the expansion or modification accompanied by a document indicating authorizing action by the tribal governing body; and (2) the Secretary approves the expansion or modification. Requires the Secretary, whenever he declines to provide a grant, to transfer the operation of a Bureau school to an Indian tribe or tribal organization, or to approve an expansion of the grade levels offered or modifications to initiate residential services, or whenever he determines that a school is not eligible for assistance, to:  (1) state the objections in writing; (2) provide assistance to the tribe to overcome all stated objections; (3) give the tribe or tribal organization a hearing; and (4) provide an opportunity to appeal the objection raised. Requires the Bureau to submit an annual report to the Congress on all grant applications received, and actions taken thereon. Sets forth procedures for the Secretary to make payments to grantees.  Provides that interest that accrues on grants for tribally controlled schools shall be the property of the Indian tribe or tribal organization. Requires the review, approval, and modification of any grant application to be performed by personnel under the direction of the Director of the Office of Indian Education Programs. Title III:  Department of Education - Indian Education Act of 1987 - Part A:  Financial Assistance to Local Educational Agencies for the Education of Indian Children - Declares it to be the policy of the United States to provide financial assistance to local educational agencies to develop elementary and secondary school programs designed to meet the special educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian children. Requires the Secretary to make grants to local educational agencies whose applications have been approved.  Requires the Secretary, for any fiscal year for which appropriations for such grants are authorized, to determine the number of Indian children who were enrolled in the schools of a local educational agency for whom it provided free public education.  Requires the Secretary to allocate appropriated funds to local educational agencies according to a specified ratio. Prohibits a local educational agency from receiving such grants unless:  (1) it has at least ten Indian children; or (2) Indian children constitute at least 50 percent of its total enrollment.  Sets forth a formula for determining the average per pupil expenditures for a local educational agency. Authorizes the Secretary to provide financial assistance to schools which:  (1) are located on or near reservations (except with respect to schools in Alaska, California, or Oklahoma); and (2) are not local educational agencies or have not been such agencies for more than three years. Authorizes additional appropriations for grants to local educational agencies to support demonstration projects and programs to improve educational opportunities for Indian children. Sets forth the authorized uses of such grants and the information required for applications. Provides that the Secretary require that each application for such grants include a form containing specified information establishing the eligibility of each Indian child. Requires the Secretary to establish a method of auditing annually a sample of at least one third of the total number of school districts receiving such grants and to submit an annual report on the findings to the Congress. Requires the Secretary to make payments to local educational agencies of amounts equal to what such agencies are expected to expend in carrying out activities under applications which have been approved.  Prohibits payments to any agency in a State:  (1) which has taken into consideration grants under this Act in determining eligibility for or the amount of, State aid; or (2) if the combined fiscal effort of the local educational agency and the State for the preceding fiscal year was not at least 90 percent of such combined fiscal effort for the second preceding fiscal year.  Directs the Secretary to reduce the allocation of funds to a local educational agency by a specified amount if it fails to maintain expenditures at the 90 percent level.  Authorizes  appropriations. Part B:  Special Programs and Projects to Improve Educational Opportunities for Indian Children - Requires the Secretary to make grants to improve educational opportunities for Indian children by:  (1) supporting planning, pilot, and demonstration projects; (2) establishing and operating programs designed to stimulate educational services not available to Indian children in sufficient quantity and quality and exemplary educational programs to serve as models for regular school programs; (3) establishing preservice and inservice training programs for educational personnel; and (4) encouraging the dissemination of information relating to education programs which may offer opportunities to Indian children. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to State and local educational agencies, schools for Indian children, and Indian tribes and tribal organizations for planning, pilot, and demonstration projects to test the effectiveness of programs for Indian children, including:  (1) programs for educationally deprived children; (2) bilingual and bicultural education programs; (3) special health and nutrition services; and (4) coordination of other federally assisted programs. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to State and local educational agencies and tribal and other Indian community organizations to establish programs designed to improve educational opportunities for Indian children through grants for:  (1) educational services not available to such children in sufficient quantity, including services designed to assist students to enter and remain in school, comprehensive academic and vocational instruction, instructional materials, comprehensive counseling services, special education programs for handicapped and gifted and talented Indian children, early childhood programs, and bilingual education programs; and (2) establishing exemplary and innovative educational programs and centers. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to institutions of higher education and State and local educational agencies for programs designed to:  (1) prepare the teachers, administrators, teacher aides, social workers, and ancillary personnel who serve Indian students; and (2) improve the qualifications of such persons. Authorizes use of such grants for fellowships, institutes, and seminars.  Provides that preference shall be given to the training of Indians under funded programs. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to public agencies, Indian tribes, institutions, and organizations, and state educational agencies in States where more than 5,000 Indian children are enrolled in public schools, to establish information centers to:  (1) evaluate programs assisted under this Act and other Indian education programs to determine their effectiveness in meeting Indians' needs; (2) provide technical assistance; and (3) disseminate information on Federal education programs affecting the education of Indian children and adults. Limits terms of such grants to three years. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to Indian tribes, institutions, and organizations and public agencies for:  (1) the national dissemination of information on education programs for Indian children; and (2) the evaluation of the effectiveness of federally assisted programs in which Indian children may participate. Sets forth the information required for grant applications and criteria for the Secretary to review documents submitted by the applicants.  Requires the Secretary to give priority to applications from Indian educational agencies, organizations, and institutions.  Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to award fellowships and traineeships to individuals (with preference given to Indians) and to make grants to Indian organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribes for the purposes of:  (1) preparing individuals for teaching or administering special programs designed to meet the educational needs of Indian people; (2) providing in-service training for persons in such programs.  Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary, in each fiscal year ending prior to October 1, 1993, to award fellowships to Indian students for study in graduate and professional programs at institutions of higher education. Directs the Secretary to pay stipends to such individuals and to pay the institutions where they study such amounts necessary to cover their costs of education.  Provides for a limited number of such fellowships to be awarded to persons receiving training in guidance counseling specializing in alcohol and substance abuse.  Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to establish centers for gifted and talented Indian students at Sinte Gleska College and the Navajo Community College.  Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to, or enter into contracts with, such colleges and the American Indian Higher Education Consortium for demonstration projects designed to address the needs of gifted and talented Indian students in elementary and secondary schools. Authorizes appropriations. Part C:  Special Programs Relating to Adult Education for Indians - Requires the Secretary to award grants to State and local educational agencies and to Indian tribes, institutions, and organizations, to:  (1) support planning, pilot, and demonstration projects designed to test the effectiveness of programs for improving employment and educational opportunities for adult Indians; (2) assist the establishment of programs designed to stimulate literacy opportunities and opportunities to qualify for a high school equivalency certificate to all Indian adults; (3) support research on techniques for achieving literacy and high school equivalency goals; (4) provide for surveys to define the extent of illiteracy and the lack of high school completion among Indians; and (5) encourage the dissemination of information relating to and the evaluation of the effectiveness of education programs offering educational opportunities to Indian adults. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to Indian tribes, institutions and organizations to establish programs designed to improve educational opportunities for Indian adults. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to public agencies and institutions and Indian tribes, institutions, and organizations for:  (1) disseminating information about educational programs available to Indian adults; and (2) evaluating federally assisted programs in which Indian adults may participate.  Sets forth procedures for submitting applications and for the Secretary to review them.  Authorizes appropriations. Part D:  Program Administration - Establishes an Office of Indian Education in the Department of Education. Establishes the National Advisory Council on Indian Education.  Requires the Council to:  (1) advise the Secretary on the administration and funding of programs in which Indian children or adults participate; (2) review applications for assistance under this title; (3) evaluate Department of Education programs in which Indian children or adults can participate; (4) provide technical assistance to local and Indian educational agencies; (5) assist in developing criteria for evaluating grants to such agencies for educational programs for Indian children; and (6) submit an annual report to the Congress.  Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 and each of the four succeeding fiscal years. Part E:  Miscellaneous - Sets forth definitions and conforming amendments. Title IV:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends the Navajo Community College Act to provide a detailed list of expenses of the college for which funds are authorized, including:  (1) maintenance and operation; (2) capital improvements; (3) mandatory payments; and (4) supplemental student services. Amends such Act and the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978 to prohibit the Secretary, in disbursing grants to the Navajo Community College or to tribally controlled community colleges, from using any method of payment not used during FY 1987.  Provides that any interest or investment income that accrues on awarded grants shall be the property of the college.  Permits grants provided to be treated as non-Federal, private funds of the college for purposes of any Federal law requiring the use of non-Federal funds for a project. Prohibits the Secretary from disqualifying from continued receipt of general assistance payments from the Bureau an otherwise eligible Indian for whom the Bureau has been making general assistance payments for at least three months because of such individual's enrollment in:  (1) a college assisted by the Bureau under the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978; (2) an institution of higher education or a vocational school; (3) a course the Secretary determines will lead to a high school diploma or an equivalent certificate; or (4) other programs or training approved by the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary to permit tribal, student, and other non-Federal organizations to use facilities, lands, and equipment administered by the Bureau if it does not interfere with the Bureau's purposes. Title V:  White House Conference on Indian Education - Requires the President to call a White House Conference on Indian Education to:  (1) explore the feasibility of establishing an independent Board of Indian Education to assume responsibility for all Federal programs relating to the education of Indians; and (2) develop recommendations for the improvement of educational programs to make the programs more relevant to the needs of Indians. Provides that if the President calls the Conference the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Education shall establish the Task Force on the White House Conference on Indian Education to plan and conduct the Conference. Directs the Task Force to:  (1) request the cooperation of other Federal departments and agencies; (2) prepare background materials for the use of participants in the Conference; (3) make technical and financial assistance available to the States and intertribal organizations to enable them to prepare for the Conference; and (4) conduct fiscal oversight activities regarding the preparation for, and convening of, the Conference. Requires that a final report of the Conference be submitted to the President not later than 120 days following the close of the Conference.  Directs the President to transmit the report with his recommendations to the Congress within 90 days. Establishes an advisory committee to assist in planning and conducting the Conference. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-3183,100,hr,3183,"A bill to provide a governing constitution for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1987-08-06,1987-08-06,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,0,"Grants congressional approval of the proposed constitution for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona. Directs the Secretary of Interior, within specified time frames, to:  (1) promulgate an ad hoc tribal election ordinance; (2) set a date for the election of tribal officials; (3) timely inform tribe members of ordinance provisions; and (4) conduct and supervise the election.  Provides for prompt establishment of a three-member emergency Executive Committee to serve as the governing authority of the tribe until the tribal government is elected and sworn in under this Act.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-s-1602,100,s,1602,A bill to declare that certain lands are held in trust for Potawatomi Indian communities in Wisconsin and Michigan.,Native Americans,1987-08-06,1988-07-29,Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.,Senate,"Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI]",WI,D,P000553,0,"Declares that specified Federal land located in Forest County and Oconto County, Wisconsin, is held in trust by the United States as the reservation of the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin. Declares that specified Federal land located in Menominee County, Michigan, is held in trust by the United States as the reservation of the Hannahville Indian Community of Michigan.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-1605,100,s,1605,"A bill to establish a reservation for the confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1987-08-06,1987-08-06,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR]",OR,R,H000343,0,"Provides that specified lands shall be held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and shall constitute their reservation.  Requires the Secretary of the Interior to file a map and legal description of the reservation with specified congressional committees. Provides that the establishment of the Grand Ronde reservation shall not grant or restore any hunting, fishing, or trapping right beyond those designated in a specified court decree. Directs the State of Oregon to exercise criminal and civil jurisdiction over the reservation. Provides that specified Indian lands in Oregon will be treated as revested Oregon and California railroad grant lands.  Requires that all moneys received from those lands be deposited in the Treasury in the Oregon and California land-grant fund.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-1606,100,s,1606,"A bill to establish a reservation for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1987-08-06,1987-08-06,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR]",OR,R,H000343,0,"Provides that specified lands shall be held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and shall constitute their reservation.  Requires the Secretary of the Interior to file a map and legal description of the reservation with specified congressional committees. Provides that the establishment of the Grand Ronde reservation shall not grant or restore any hunting, fishing, or trapping right beyond those designated in a specified court decree. Directs the State of Oregon to exercise criminal and civil jurisdiction over the reservation. Provides that specified Indian lands in Oregon will be treated as revested Oregon and California railroad grant lands.  Requires that all moneys received from those lands be deposited in the Treasury in the Oregon and California land-grant fund.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-3107,100,hr,3107,Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act,Native Americans,1987-08-05,1987-08-05,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1]",AL,R,C000052,3,"Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians of Alabama.  Restores Federal rights and privileges abrogated by earlier statutes.  Provides that nothing in this Act shall diminish any rights or privileges of the Band that existed prior to its enactment and that nothing in this Act alters any obligations:  (1) with respect to property; (2) under any contract; or (3) to pay a tax levied before the date of enactment. Transfers all interests in lands held by the Band to the United States to be held in trust for the benefit of the Band.  Requires the Band to transfer to the United States any interest in lands acquired after enactment of this Act.  Provides that such lands shall constitute the Band's reservation. Authorizes the Band to adopt a constitution that will take effect only after being filed with the Secretary of the Interior. Limits membership in the Band, until a constitution is adopted, to every individual who:  (1) is named in the tribal membership roll in effect on the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) is a descendant of any such individual.  Provides that membership will be determined according to the constitution after its adoption.",2025-08-28T20:08:28Z,
100-hr-3060,100,hr,3060,"A bill to establish a reservation for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1987-07-30,1988-09-09,For Further Action See H.R.4143.,House,"Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1]",OR,D,A000337,0,"Provides that specified lands shall be held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and shall constitute their reservation.  Requires the Secretary of the Interior to file a map and legal description of the reservation with specified congressional committees. Provides that the establishment of the Grand Ronde reservation shall not grant or restore any hunting, fishing, or trapping right beyond those designated in a specified court decree. Directs the State of Oregon to exercise criminal and civil jurisdiction over the reservation. Provides that specified Indian lands in Oregon will be treated as revested Oregon and California railroad grant lands.  Requires that all moneys received from those lands be deposited in the Treasury in the Oregon and California land-grant fund.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-hr-3061,100,hr,3061,"A bill to establish a reservation for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1987-07-30,1988-09-09,For Further Action See H.R.4143.,House,"Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1]",OR,D,A000337,0,"Provides that specified lands shall be held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and shall constitute their reservation.  Requires the Secretary of the Interior to file a map and legal description of the reservation with specified congressional committees. Provides that the establishment of the Grand Ronde reservation shall not grant or restore any hunting, fishing, or trapping right beyond those designated in a specified court decree. Directs the State of Oregon to exercise criminal and civil jurisdiction over the reservation. Provides that specified Indian lands in Oregon will be treated as revested Oregon and California railroad grant lands.  Requires that all moneys received from those lands be deposited in the Treasury in the Oregon and California land-grant fund.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-hr-3034,100,hr,3034,"A bill to abrogate off-reservation, usufructuary rights of Indian tribes to hunt, fish, and gather in the State of Wisconsin.",Native Americans,1987-07-28,1987-07-28,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-9]",WI,R,S000244,0,"Abrogates any off-reservation, usufructuary right to hunt, fish, and gather granted to any Indian tribe by any treaty, law, or executive order which may be exercised in the State of Wisconsin.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-s-1509,100,s,1509,Indian Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Act of 1987,Native Americans,1987-07-21,1988-05-26,Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.,Senate,"Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]",NM,D,B000468,0,"Indian Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Act of 1987 - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Indian Health Service, to provide health promotion and disease prevention services to Indians.  Requires the Service to coordinate the Department of Health and Human Services' activities involving health promotion or disease prevention for Indians. Requires the Secretary to conduct a study of:  (1) Indians' health promotion and disease prevention needs; (2) activities which would best meet such needs; (3) the resources required to meet such needs; and (4) the resources currently available. Requires the Secretary to develop comprehensive three-year and ten-year plans for providing disease prevention and health promotion services to Indians. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress a report on the study of health promotion and disease prevention needs of Indians, including tribal health plans and recommendations for legislation. Requires the Secretary to establish at least one demonstration project to determine the most effective means of:  (1) providing health promotion and disease prevention services; (2) encouraging Indians to adopt good health habits; (3) reducing health risks to Indians; (4) reducing Indians' medical expenses; (5) training Indians in health promotion and disease prevention services; and (6) providing training to Service employees.  Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress a final report on the demonstration project. Requires the Secretary to maintain a Community Health Representative Program for the Service to:  (1) provide for the training of Indians as health paraprofessionals; and (2) use such paraprofessionals in the provision of health care to Indian communities. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Program, to:  (1) provide a high standard of paraprofessional training to Community Health Representatives; (2) develop a curriculum that provides instruction in health promotion and disease prevention activities; (3) identify the needs of Community Health Representatives for continuing education; (4) closely supervise Community Health Representatives; (5) review and evaluate the work of Community Health Representatives; and (6) ensure that the health care activities are consistent with the traditional health care practices and cultural values of Indian tribes. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to coordinate efforts in health promotion, disease prevention, and health education among Indian youth, including:  (1) establishing minimum health outcome objectives for schools operated by and under contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs; (2) coordinating resources and programs to combat alcohol and drug abuse; (3) providing time for Service personnel to conduct training seminars for teachers in such schools; and (4) providing for the inclusion of tribal representatives in training. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to encourage the involvement of the parents of Indian youth in training seminars on health promotion, disease prevention, and health education. Allows the Secretary to include in contracts with urban Indian health care programs and any tribal organization under the authority of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act a requirement that the tribal organization provide health promotion, disease prevention, and health education to the communities it serves.",2025-08-28T20:07:59Z,
100-hr-2937,100,hr,2937,Indian Law Technical Amendments of 1987,Native Americans,1987-07-14,1987-11-05,Became Public Law No: 100-153.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,0,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Indian Law Technical Amendments of 1987 - Changes from 21 to 18 the age at which Indians are allowed to dispose of allotted lands by executing a will. Revises provisions designating specified tracts of lands to be held in trust for the Santa Anna Pueblo and Zia Pueblo tribes of New Mexico to change the designation of one tract from the Santa Anna to the Zia Pueblo tribe. Provides that any investment income earned on Indian judgment funds is subject to current requirements governing the use and and distribution of such funds.  Provides that any funds remaining after the execution of a plan for the use and distribution of such funds shall be held in trust for the tribe involved.  Designates the 1973 Act governing the use and distribution of such funds as the Indian Tribal Judgment Funds Use or Distribution Act. Amends the Old Age Assistance Claims Settlement Act to permit only specified Indian welfare payment claims published in the Federal Register to be settled within the terms of such Act. Amends the White Earth Reservation Land Settlement Act of 1985 to expand the definition of ""heir"" to include any person who is eligible to receive benefits under such Act by application of the inheritance laws of Minnesota.  Revises the definition of ""proper county recording officer"" to include only the county recorder, registrar of titles, or probate court in Becker, Clearwater, or Mahnomen Counties in Minnesota. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer to the White Earth Economic Development and Tribal Government Fund a specified sum for the interest that would have accrued on settlement funds appropriated to the Fund had such funds been properly invested. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to certify to the Secretary of the Treasury for payment to the Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) a final determination of interest on certain funds withheld from revenues owed to CIRI under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Amends the Higher Education Amendments of 1986 to require the Secretary of the Interior to provide technical and support assistance to the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Art Development (Institute) until October 1, 1989 (currently October 1, 1988), unless the Institute's Board of Trustees provides otherwise. Requires that the transfers of functions of the Institute of American Indian Arts to the Institute be completed by June 1, 1988.  Continues the Secretary's control of the Institute until the earlier of:  (1) June 1, 1988; or (2) a date agreed to by the Board and the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to enter into a contract with the University of New Mexico which shall: (1) include all administrative systems which are customary for a national art institute; (2) require the University to provide technical assistance to the Institute and establish an advisory council that makes recommendations on the operation of the contract; (3) allow the University to fulfill its obligations through subcontracts; (4) provide for the expiration of the contract within six months, but allow an extension; and (5) provide for any materials the University furnishes to become the Institute's property. Requires the advisory council to consist of:  (1) a delegate of the executive director of the National Congress of American Indians; (2) a delegate of the president of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium; and (3) at least five individuals knowledgeable about Indian arts and culture, a majority of whom shall be Indians. Amends the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan Distribution of Judgment Funds Act to authorize the Tribal Council to accelerate payments to members of the tribe who: (1) are certified by a physician to be terminally ill or at least 50 percent permanently disabled; or (2) are at least 60 years of age.  Authorizes the Tribal Council to use interest accrued on a tribal elderly assistance investment fund to make accelerated payments. Recognizes the Frank's Landing Indian Community in Washington as eligible: (1) for Federal programs and services for Indians; and (2) to receive grants under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.  Allows Federal agencies to contract directly with the Community.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-1475,100,s,1475,"A bill to establish an effective clinical staffing recruitment and retention program, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1987-07-09,1987-12-28,Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.,Senate,"Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT]",MT,D,M000635,11,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Title I:  Loan Repayment Program - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program in order to assure an adequate supply of trained physicians, dentists, nurses, and other health professionals for the Indian Health Service. Limits participation in the program to individuals who:  (1) are full-time students in the final year of a course of study in an accredited educational institution in a State approved by the Secretary; (2) are in a graduate training program in a course of study approved by the Secretary; (3) have a degree in medicine or other health profession which is approved by the Secretary; or (4) are employed by the Service on a voluntary basis without a service obligation in a qualified position. Requires that an applicant for the Program be eligible for, or hold, an appointment as a commissioned officer in the Service or be eligible for selection for civilian employment by the Service. Requires an applicant for the Program to submit an application and sign a contract to accept repayment of educational loans and remain in the Service for the applicable period of obligated service. Requires the Secretary to include in the application and contract forms a summary of the rights and liabilities of an individual whose application is approved. Allows the Secretary to approve only applications from individuals who are trained in a health profession or specialty needed for the Service and to extend a preference to Indians.  Requires the Secretary to ensure nurses and other non-physician applicants equitable access to the Program. Provides that an individual becomes a participant in the Program only upon the Secretary's approval of his application and acceptance of his contract. Requires under the contract that:  (1) the Secretary agree to pay educational loans on behalf of an individual and to accept such individual in the Service; and (2) the individual agree to accept such loan payments, remain in his course of study until completion, maintain an acceptable level of academic standing, provide certification of the degree awarded in the profession approved by the Secretary, and serve for at least two years in a health program maintained by the Service or by any Indian tribe or organization under a contract with the Secretary. Requires any contract to disclose:  (1) that any financial obligation of the United States is contingent upon funds being appropriated; (2) a statement of damages to which the United States is entitled for an individual's breach of the contract; and (3) other statements of the rights and liabilities of the individual and the Secretary. Prohibits any payments from being made under the Program to an individual unless and until the individual is a full-time employee of the Service. Provides that a loan repayment will consist of a payment of the principal, interest, and related expenses on loans for:  (1) tuition expenses; (2) other reasonable education expenses; and (3) reasonable living expenses.  Limits to $25,000 the amount of loan repayments for each year of obligated service an individual agrees to service. Provides that individuals who enter into written contracts while undergoing academic training will not be counted against any employment ceiling affecting the Department of Health and Human Services. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress annual reports showing:  (1) the number and type of health profession training of individuals receiving loan payments; (2) the educational  institutions where such individuals are receiving their training; (3) the total number of applications filed and the number filed for each type of health profession; (4) the total number of contracts entered into and the number entered into for each profession; and (5) the amount of loan payments made. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct recruiting programs for the Program. Provides that the authority to detail the Service's personnel will not apply to individuals during their period of obligated service under the Program. Requires each individual who has entered into a written contract with the Secretary to remain in the full-time clinical practice of his profession in the Service for the period required under the contract.  Requires the Secretary to determine if the obligated service will be in the Regular or Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service or as a civilian employee of the Indian Health Service. Requires the Secretary to give individuals information regarding the advantages and disadvantages of service as a commissioned officer in the Public Health Service or as a civilian employee of the Indian Health Service.  Requires individuals to notify the Secretary before completing training of their desire to be an officer of the Public Health Service.  Provides that if an individual does not qualify for appointment as a commissioned officer in the Public Health Service, the Secretary shall appoint such individual as a civilian employee of the Indian Health Service. Allows the Secretary to defer an individual's training completion date to permit an internship, residency, or other advanced clinical training. Provides that no period of internship, residency, or other advanced clinical training shall be counted toward satisfying a period of obligated service. Makes an individual liable for the amount the United States has paid on his behalf under the contract if the individual:  (1) fails to maintain an acceptable level of academic standing, voluntarily terminates enrollment or is dismissed from an educational institution in the final year of a course of study; or (2) fails to complete a graduate training program. Entitles the United States to recover specified damages from an individual who breaches his contract by failing either to begin a period of obligated service or to complete such a period.  Provides that any obligation of an individual under the Loan Repayment will be cancelled upon his death. Authorizes the Secretary to waive or suspend any obligation under the Program if compliance is impossible or would involve extreme hardship. Describes conditions permitting obligations under the Program to be released by a discharge in bankruptcy. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress annual reports on the number of providers of health care who will be needed for the Service, the number of scholarships the Secretary proposes to provide under the National Health Service Corps Scholarship program, and the number of individuals for whom the Secretary proposes to make loan repayments under the Loan Repayment Program during the next three fiscal years.  Authorizes appropriations. Title II:  Other Recruitment and Retention Provisions - Authorizes the Secretary to reimburse health professionals seeking positions in the Service for travel expenses incurred in visiting an area where they may be assigned.  Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to award grants to Indian tribes to enable them to test innovative techniques to recruit, place, and retain health professionals. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to establish a program for all of the Service's employees to receive educational instruction in the history of the tribes they serve and the Service. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to provide grants to colleges and universities to expand and maintain the Indians into Medicine Program (INMED). Requires universities applying for such funds to agree to provide a program which: (1) provides recruitment for health professions to Native American communities; (2) incorporates an advisory board comprised of representatives of tribes and communities which will be served by the program; (3) provides summer preparatory programs for Native American students; (4) provides tutoring, counseling, and support for students enrolled in a health career program; and (5) employs qualified Native American staff. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the INMED program. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to award grants to community colleges to establish or maintain programs which provide education leading to a degree or diploma in a health profession for individuals who desire to work on an Indian reservation or in a tribal clinic. Limits the first-year grant to a community college to $100,000. Restricts the eligibility for such program to community colleges which:  (1) are accredited; (2) have access to a hospital facility; (3) have entered into an agreement with an accredited college or university medical school to provide a program for recruiting students into advanced programs for health professionals and to stipulate sanctions or certifications necessary to approve internship; (4) have a qualified staff; and (5) are capable of obtaining State or regional accreditation. Requires the Secretary to encourage community colleges to establish and maintain health training programs by providing:  (1) personnel from the Service to teach courses; and (2) technical assistance to such colleges. Directs community college health training programs receiving assistance under this Act to provide advanced training for any health professional who: (1) has received a degree or diploma in such health profession; and (2) provides clinical services on an Indian reservation, at a Service facility, or at a tribal clinic. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to establish a program to enable health professionals who have worked for the Service for a substantial period to pursue advanced training or research in areas of study where a need exists.  Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to provide incentive special pay to:  (1) commissioned medical officers of the Regular and Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service; assigned to positions for which recruitment or retention is difficult in the Indian Health Service; and (2) civilian medical officers of the Service assigned to positions for which recruitment is difficult.  Directs the Secretary to establish and update annually a list of positions of health care professionals of the Service for which recruitment or retention is difficult and to pay a bonus to persons in such positions. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) establish programs using flexible and compressed work schedules for health professionals of the Service; and (2) report to the Congress on limitations on premium pay for overtime for Service employees. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to pay a retention bonus to employees of the Service who have:  (1) completed three years of employment; or (2) completed service obligations as the result of acceptance of any Federal scholarship or any Federal education loan repayment; and (3) made an agreement with the Service for continued employment for at least one year.  Requires that the retention bonus provide for a higher annual rate for multi-year agreements than for single year agreements, that the entire payment be made at the beginning of the term of service, and that physicians failing to complete the term of service refund the full amount.  Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) establish a three-year demonstration project which uses foreign medical graduates to assist in providing health care in Service facilities; and (2) develop a program to assess the abilities of each foreign medical graduate participating in the project, provide individualized orientation and work assignments to each participant, and prepare each participant to obtain a license as a physician assistant. Directs the Secretary to select at least ten individuals to participate in the demonstration project who:  (1) had been licensed to practice medicine in their countries of origin and had done so for at least five years; (2) are proficient in English; (3) are citizens or permanent residents of the United States; and (4) originate from countries which are friendly with the United States.  Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the demonstration project. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to establish an advisory panel composed of physicians or other health professionals of the Service, representatives of tribal health boards, and a representative of an urban health care organization to investigate and report to the Congress on:  (1) administrative policies and regulatory procedures which impede the recruitment of physicians and health care professionals by the Service; and (2) regulatory changes necessary to establish pay grades for Service health professionals that correspond to pay grades for health professionals of the Veterans Administration. Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to make Indian tribes or organizations carrying out a contract, grant agreement, or cooperative agreement under this Act part of the Public Health Service with respect to claims for personal injury resulting from the performance of medical, surgical, dental, or related functions.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-2855,100,hr,2855,"Wampanoag Tribal Council of Gay Head, Inc., Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1987",Native Americans,1987-06-30,1987-08-18,Became Public Law No: 100-95.,House,"Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10]",MA,D,S001040,0,"(Measure passed House, amended) Wampanoag Tribal Council of Gay Head, Inc., Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1987 - Establishes the Wampanoag Tribal Council of Gay Head, Inc. Claims Settlement Fund in the Treasury.  Authorizes appropriations for such fund.  Requires the State of Massachusetts to contribute an amount equal to the U.S. contribution to such fund before any part of it can be spent. Provides that any transfer of lands within the United States made by or on behalf of the Wampanoag Tribal Council of Gay Head or any land transfer made within the town of Gay Head by any Indian or Indian tribe shall be deemed to have been made:  (1) in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the United States; and (2) with the consent of the Congress. Provides for the extinguishment of:  (1) any aboriginal title to such transferred lands held by the Council or any other entity known as the Gay Head Indians; and (2) any Indian claim which is based on the transfer of such lands or on any aboriginal title to such lands. Provides that certain personal claims shall not be affected. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from purchasing or transferring lands to be held in trust for the Council pursuant to a settlement agreement between the Council and interested parties in Massachusetts until:  (1) Massachusetts enacts legislation authorizing the town of Gay Head to convey certain lands to the Secretary for the Council and giving the Council authority to regulate any hunting by Indians on the settlement lands conducted by means other than firearms or crossbow; (2) the town of Gay Head has authorized the conveyance of such lands to the Secretary for the Council; and (3) the Council has submitted to the Secretary a waiver of all claims covered by this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to expend a specified amount to acquire the private settlement lands under such agreement.  Requires the Secretary to obtain a survey of public settlement lands within 60 days after acquiring such lands and to provide reimbursement for a previous appraisal of private settlement lands. Requires the Secretary to expend any remaining funds to acquire for the Council additional lands that are contiguous to the private settlement lands.  Authorizes the Secretary to commence condemnation proceedings necessary to:  (1) acquire title in any private settlement land; and (2) condemn any interest adverse to any ostensible owner of such land. Prohibits the Council from having any jurisdiction over nontribal members and from exercising any jurisdiction over any part of the settlement lands in contravention of this Act, the civil and criminal laws of Massachusetts and the town of Gay Head, and applicable Federal laws. Provides that subsequent holders of settlement lands shall be bound by the terms and conditions applicable to the Council. Provides that the settlement lands will be subject to:  (1) authority to impose a lien or seizure of lands as provided in the State implementing act; (2) the Secretary's authority to approve leases; and (3) the Council's legal capacity to transfer the settlement lands to a tribal entity which may be a successor in interest. Provides that commercial land held by the Secretary will be exempt from State or local taxation or other assessment to the extent provided in the settlement agreement. Subjects Indian lands in Gay Head to the civil and criminal laws of Massachusetts and the town.  Sets a statute of limitations upon actions to contest the constitutionality of this Act.  Vests exclusive jurisdiction over such actions in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Provides that for the purpose of eligibility for Federal services made available to members of federally-recognized Indian tribes because of their status as Indians, members of the tribe residing on Martha's Vineyard shall be deemed to be living on or near an Indian reservation.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-s-1454,100,s,1454,"Wampanoag Tribal Council of Gay Head, Inc., Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1987",Native Americans,1987-06-30,1987-06-30,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]",MA,D,K000105,1,"Wampanoag Tribal Council of Gay Head, Inc., Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1987 - Establishes the Wampanoag Tribal Council of Gay Head, Inc.  Claims Settlement Fund in the Treasury.  Authorizes appropriations for such fund.  Requires the State of Massachusetts to contribute an amount equal to the U.S. contribution to such fund before any part of it can be spent. Provides that any transfer of lands within the United States made by or on behalf of the Wampanoag Tribal Council of Gay Head or any land transfer made within the town of Gay Head by any Indian or Indian tribe shall be deemed to have been made:  (1) in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the United States; and (2) with the consent of the Congress. Provides for the extinguishment of:  (1) any aboriginal title to such transferred lands held by the Council or any other entity known as the Gay Head Indians; and (2) any Indian claim which is based on the transfer of such lands or on any aboriginal title to such lands. Provides that certain personal claims shall not be affected. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from purchasing or transferring lands to be held in trust for the Council pursuant to a settlement agreement between the Council and interested parties in Massachusetts until:  (1) Massachusetts enacts legislation authorizing the town of Gay Head to convey certain lands to the Secretary for the Council and giving the Council authority to regulate any hunting by Indians on the settlement lands conducted by means other than firearms or crossbow; and (2) the town of Gay Head has authorized the conveyance of the certain lands to the Secretary for the Council. Authorizes the Secretary to expend a specified amount to acquire the private settlement lands under such agreement.  Requires the Secretary to obtain a survey of public settlement lands within 60 days after acquiring such lands and to provide reimbursement for a previous appraisal of private settlement lands.  Requires the Secretary to expend any remaining funds to acquire for the Council additional lands that are contiguous to the private settlement lands.  Authorizes the Secretary to commence condemnation proceedings necessary to:  (1) acquire title in any private settlement land; and (2) condemn any interest adverse to any ostensible owner of such land. Prohibits any Indian tribe from exercising any form of jurisdiction over any part of the settlement lands, except as provided by this Act, the applicable State implementing Act, or the settlement agreement. Provides that subsequent holders of settlement lands shall be bound by the terms and conditions applicable to the Council. Provides that the settlement lands will be subject to:  (1) any authority to impose a lien or seizure of lands as provided in the State implementing Act; (2) the Secretary's authority to approve leases; and (3) the Council's legal capacity to transfer the settlement lands to a tribal entity which may be a successor in interest. Provides that land held by the Secretary will be exempt from State or local taxation or other assessment to the extent provided in the settlement agreement. Subjects Indian lands in Gay Head to the civil and criminal laws of Massachusetts and the town.  Sets a statute of limitations upon actions to contest the constitutionality of this Act.  Vests exclusive jurisdiction over such actions in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.",2025-08-28T20:08:59Z,
100-hr-2839,100,hr,2839,"A bill to correct historical and geographical oversights in the establishment and development of the Utah component of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, to unify the land base of the Goshute Reservation, to simplify the boundaries of the Goshute Reservation, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1987-06-29,1988-11-23,Became Public Law No: 100-708.,House,"Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1]",UT,R,H000172,0,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Declares specified Indian lands in Utah to be held in trust by the United States for the use and benefit of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation. Provides the effective date for determining water rights, and priorities related to such rights, in such lands. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to deprive a person of any valid existing right or interest in such lands which such person may hold upon enactment of this Act.  Transfers all valid Federal rights-of-way, leases, permits, the right to receive compensation for the use of such lands, and other land use rights or authorizations, except mining claims, to the Tribe and the Secretary of the Interior as trustee. Requires the Secretary, not later than two years after enactment of this Act, to determine the validity of all mining claims that exist on such lands upon enactment of this Act. Declares that all right, title, and interest of the United States in certain additional lands are to be held in trust by the United States for the use and benefit of the Tribe and are to be a part of the Reservation. Prohibits such lands from being developed for commercial purposes as long as they are held in trust by the United States. Requires the Secretary to publish a legal description of such lands in the Federal Register.  Requires that a map depicting the lands added to the Reservation by this Act be on file in the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Land Title Record Office having jurisdiction over such lands. Requires the approval of the Secretary before any transfer of certain Federal lands adjacent to the Reservation. Extinguishes the right of the United States to construct ditches and canals on specified Indian lands. Subjects Indian lands added to the Reservation under this Act to Federal laws to the same extent as those laws apply to the Reservation on the date of enactment of this Act. Subjects the conveyance of interests by the United States in specified lands to the payment by the Tribe of fair market value as determined by the Secretary. Declares specified Indian lands in Utah to be held in trust for the benefit of the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe and to be part of the Ute Indian Reservation.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-2792,100,hr,2792,"A bill to clarify Indian treaties, Executive orders, and Acts of Congress with respect to Indian fishing rights.",Native Americans,1987-06-25,1988-11-10,See H.R.4333.,House,"Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7]",WA,D,L000486,15,"(Measure passed House, amended) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the imposition of any Federal income or employment tax in connection with income derived by an Indian or Indian tribe from the exercise of fishing rights secured by treaty, Executive Order, or Act of Congress. Amends the Social Security Act and other Federal law to direct that any treaty, Executive Order, or Act of Congress securing Indian fishing rights be construed to prohibit the imposition of any State or local income tax on income derived from the exercise of the protected right if such income is exempt from Federal income taxation.",2025-01-03T20:55:44Z,
100-s-1415,100,s,1415,Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 1988,Native Americans,1987-06-24,1988-10-19,Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.,Senate,"Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO]",CO,R,A000219,3,"(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 100-555)  Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 1988 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to supply water to the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe from the Animas-La Plata and Dolores Projects in accordance with the Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Final Settlement Agreement. States that this Act shall not be construed to permit or prohibit the sale, lease, disposal, or other use of such water by the Tribes.  Subjects water supplied to the Tribes from such projects to Federal reclamation laws only to the extent needed to effectuate such agreement. Provides that the prohibition on the conveyance or lease of tribal lands or interests in land contained in the Indian Intercourse Act shall not be applicable to water rights confirmed in such Agreement and final consent decree. States that the preceding waiver is not intended to affect the various State, Federal, or international laws affecting the Colorado River or its tributaries. Prohibits the transfer of Project waters into the Lower Basin of such river unless water held by non-Federal, non-Indian holders of State water rights could be so transferred.  Declares rights to such water used off the reservation to be Colorado State water rights subject to State, Federal, or international laws applicable to such river and its tributaries.  Disapproves the use of the terms ""project reserved right"" and ""nonproject reserved right"" to characterize water rights used off the reservation. Requires the Secretary to defer the repayment of the construction costs allocable to each Tribe's municipal and industrial water allocation from the Animas-La Plata and Dolores Projects until the water is used by the Tribe or pursuant to a water use contract with the Tribe. Requires a Tribe to begin bearing the pro rata costs for an increment of water as it is first used. Requires the Secretary to defer the repayment of construction costs within the capability of the land to repay which are allocable to each Tribe's agricultural irrigation water allocation from the Animas-La Plata and Dolores Projects.  Requires a Tribe to begin bearing the pro rata costs for each increment of water as it is first used. Requires the Secretary to bear increased operation, maintenance, and replacement costs to Animas-La Plata Project water users caused by a decision of either tribe not to take delivery of its water allocations from the Ridges Basin Pumping Plant through the Long Hollow Tunnel and the Dry Side Canal until such water is first used by a Tribe or pursuant to a water use contract with the Tribe.  Requires a Tribe to begin bearing the pro rata costs of each increment of water as it is first used. Authorizes the Secretary to defer all or part of the tribal cost obligations further if a Tribe demonstrates its inability to satisfy them from its use or sale of such water rights. Provides that use of water will be deemed to occur in any water year when a Tribe actually uses water or during the term of any water use contract, excluding any contract providing only a standby charge. Authorizes appropriations for the annual operation, maintenance, and replacement costs to be paid by the Secretary. Provides that the portion of the costs of the Animas-La Plata Project exceeding the irrigators' ability to repay shall be repaid from the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund. Authorizes appropriations for three annual installments for the Tribal Development Fund which the Secretary will establish for each Tribe.  Sets forth a schedule for payments to the Southern Ute Tribal Development Fund and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Development Fund.  Requires the payment of interest if any portion is contributed after the period or in a smaller amount than what is specified. Requires the Secretary, in the absence of an approved tribal investment plan, to invest the money in each Tribal Development Fund, to maintain separate accounts for each Fund and to disburse the principal and income in accordance with an economic development plan for each Tribe. Authorizes each Tribe to submit a tribal investment plan for its Tribal Development Fund which the Secretary must approve in 60 days if he finds it reasonable. Requires the Secretary, if he approves the plan, to disburse the Fund to the Tribe for investment in accordance with the plan.  Authorizes the Secretary to take the steps he deems necessary to monitor compliance with the plan.  Removes the United States from liability for investment and responsibility for review of the plan. Requires each Tribe to submit to the Secretary an economic development plan for all or part of its Tribal Development Fund.  Requires the Secretary to approve the plan in 60 days if he finds it reasonable. Authorizes each Tribe to alter the plan with the Secretary's approval. Removes the Secretary from liability for the approval of such plan or from the use of the principal and income of the Fund following approval of such plan. Prohibits distribution of any part of Funds or the revenue from any water use contract to any member of either Tribe on a per capita basis. Authorizes the Tribes to waive and release claims related to water rights under the Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Final Settlement Agreement.  Requires performance by the Secretary of his duties and tribal payments under this Act only when the Tribes execute a waiver and release as provided in the Agreement. Requires the Secretary to comply with the administrative procedures governing water rights confirmed in such Agreement in administering water rights in the Ute Mountain and Southern Ute Indian Reservations. Provides that the Bureau of Reclamation's design and construction functions for the Dolores and Animas-La Plata Projects shall be subject to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act as if such functions were performed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs unless the construction schedules of the Projects would be detrimentally affected. Requires the Agreement to be construed in a manner consistent with this Act and modifies the Agreement accordingly.  States that nothing in the Agreement or this Act shall affect any State, Federal, or international laws pertaining to interstate allocation of uses of water of the Colorado River and its tributaries. Requires any entitlement to reserved water of any member of either Tribe to be satisfied from the water secured to that member's Tribe. Provides that provisions for the application of Federal reclamation laws, tribal water use contracts, and repayment of project costs will take effect when the final consent decree under the Agreement is entered by the district Courts. Requires that moneys appropriate for Tribal Development Funds be placed in the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute Tribal Development Funds but not be available for disbursement until the final consent decree is entered. Provides that if the final consent decree is not entered by December 31, 1991, the moneys will be returned to the contributors and the Funds will be terminated. Prohibits the United States from exercising its right to void the Agreement.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-2677,100,hr,2677,Southern California Indian Land Transfer Act,Native Americans,1987-06-11,1988-11-01,Became Public Law No: 100-581.,House,"Rep. Rhodes, John J., III [R-AZ-1]",AZ,R,R000189,1,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Title I:  Indian Reorganization Act Amendments - Amends the Indian Reorganization Act to extend to any Indian tribe the right to adopt a constitution and bylaws which shall become effective when:  (1) ratified by a majority of the adult members of the tribe; and (2) approved by the Secretary of the Interior. Establishes time periods following a tribal request within which the Secretary must hold elections on a proposed constitution or an amendment to a constitution. Requires the Secretary, during the period preceding an election, to provide requested technical assistance and to review the final draft of a proposed constitution or amendment to determine if any provision is contrary to applicable laws. Requires the Secretary to approve a constitution and bylaws or an amendment within a specified period after an election unless the constitution is contrary to applicable laws. Title II:  Miscellaneous Amendments to Existing Laws - Amends the Old Age Assistance Claims Settlement Act to provide for a minimum ten dollar payment to heirs under the Act. Revises the land description for the reservation of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. Makes effective upon enactment of this Act the judgement plan for funds awarded the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians, under specified conditions. Makes provision for the transfer of income from the Chilocco Indian School property in Oklahoma. Amends an Indian employment preference provision relating to employees in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service. Amends the Buy Indian Act as it relates to procurement of printing by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to allow waste treatment aid to be provided to former Indian reservations in Oklahoma and to Alaska Native villages. Makes changes to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Amendments of 1988 as it relates to administrative appeals and other matters. Amends the Yakima Land Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain lands acquired under the Act to trust status. Amends the Native Americans Programs Act of 1974 to provide that appropriations for the program must exceed 1987 funding levels before Pacific Islanders are eligible for funding. Amends the Agua Caliente Equalization Law regarding tax  effects of payments made as compensation for the acquisition of the allottee's allotment for a public purpose. Directs the payment to the Tiospa Zina Tribal School at the Sisseton-Wahpeton Reservation, South Dakota, of amounts which should have been received previously as start-up costs. Allows claims for wildlife proceeds received between the date of withdrawal and the date of conveyance from harvests on certain conveyed Alaska Native lands. Title III:  To Transfer Ownership of Certain Lands Held in Trust for the Blackfeet Tribe, and for Other Purposes - Provides compensation for and in settlement of all claims arising as a result of alleged errors in the Secretary of the Interior's approval of purported conveyances of land involved in the will of Garret White (aka Many Whitehorses), under certain conditions. Directs the Secretary to have an appraisal made of the land and provides that sums paid to the Blackfeet Tribe and Mary Lois Peterson Munoz may not exceed such appraisal, plus a maximum ten percent attorney's fee, notwithstanding any contract to the contrary. Title IV:  Columbia River Treaty Fishing Access Sites - Provides for increased access to usual and accustomed fishing sites for Columbia River treaty fishing tribes (the Nez Perce Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakima Indian Nation). Directs the Secretary of the Army to acquire additional lands adjacent to the Bonneville and take other actions in order to provide ancillary fishing facilities for the tribes.  Authorizes appropriations. Grants the Secretary of the Interior the right of first refusal to accept any Federal agency lands made available adjacent to the Columbia River within the Bonneville, Dalles, and John Day Pools, under certain conditions. Title V:  Southern California Indian Land Transfer - Southern California Indian Land Transfer Act - States that all U.S. right, title, and interest in certain California lands are held in trust for the benefit and use of specified bands and groups of Mission Indians.  Declares such lands to be part of the reservations to which they are contiguous. Preserves existing rights and grants a right to purchase lands to holders of grazing permits.  Provides for the proceeds from any land sales to be held in trust for the Indians. Transfers proceeds from rents and royalties to the Indians. Title VI:  Potawatomi Judgment Funds - Provides for the use and distribution of funds awarded in the U.S. Claims Court to the Wisconsin Band of Potawatomi.  Allocates funds between the Hannahville Indian Community and the Forest County Potawatomi. Title VII:  Potawatomi Trust Lands - States that all U.S. right, title, and interest in certain Wisconsin lands are held in trust for the benefit and use of the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin.  Declares such lands as the reservation. States that all U.S. right, title, and interest in certain Michigan lands are held in trust for the benefit and use of the Hannahville Indian Community of Michigan. Declares such lands as the reservation.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-1360,100,s,1360,"A bill to amend the Indian Financing Act of 1974, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,1987-06-11,1988-09-22,Became Public Law No: 100-442.,Senate,"Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND]",ND,D,B001077,4,"(Measure passed House, amended) Amends the Indian Financing Act of 1974 to increase the amount of loans to individual Indians or economic enterprises from $350,000 to $500,000. Allows the sale or assignment to any person of any loan guaranteed under such Act.  Removes the restriction that such sale or assignment is subject to examination or supervision by the United States. Raises the loan guarantee authorization from $200,000,000 to $500,000,000. Provides that all collections and all moneys appropriated under such Act will remain available until expended. Requires that if the Secretary of the Interior determines that the amount in the Indian Loan Guaranty and Insurance Fund is insufficient to maintain an adequate level of reserves, the Secretary must submit a report notifying the Congress of the deficiencies in the Fund. Authorizes the Secretary to provide a supplemental surety bond guarantee, not to exceed 20 percent of any loss, for any Indian individual or economic enterprise eligible for a surety guarantee under specified provisions of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, so that the aggregate of the two guarantees is 100 percent.  Allows the Secretary to provide such supplemental guarantee only if certain criteria are met, including that the supplemental guarantee is necessary for the Indian individual or economic enterprise to secure a surety bond. Requires the Secretary to establish fees to be paid by principals and premiums to be paid by sureties and to deposit them in the Fund. States that the Secretary may guarantee not to exceed 90 percent of the unpaid principal and interest due on an issue of bonds, debentures, or similar obligations issued by an organization satisfactory to the Secretary. Provides that a contractor of a Federal agency may be allowed an additional amount of compensation equal to five percent of the amount paid to a subcontractor or supplier if such subcontractor or supplier is an Indian organization or Indian-owned economic enterprise.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-2639,100,hr,2639,A bill to repeal the Brown-Stevens Act concerning certain Indian Tribes in the State of Nebraska.,Native Americans,1987-06-10,1987-12-24,Became Public Law No: 100-212.,House,"Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1]",NE,R,B000403,0,"(Measure passed Senate, amended) Repeals the Brown Act of 1910 and the Brown-Stevens Act of 1916 concerning the taxation of Omaha and Winnebago Indian lands in Nebraska. Provides that nothing in this Act shall affect any claim of an Indian tribe or individual arising from such Acts. Declares this Act to have been effective on January 1, 1951, for the purpose of Federal payments made to the Macy, Walthill, and Winnebago school districts in Thurston County, Nebraska, because of the existence of non-taxable Indian lands located within such school districts. Amends the White Earth Reservation Land Settlement Act of 1985 to extend to March 12, 1989 (currently, March 12, 1988) the deadline for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to compile the second list of individuals who have claims to the settlement agreement under such Act.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-hr-2642,100,hr,2642,Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 1988,Native Americans,1987-06-10,1988-11-03,Became Public Law No: 100-585.,House,"Rep. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO-3]",CO,D,C000077,35,"(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #376 (249-146))  Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 1988 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to supply water to the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe from the Animas-La Plata and Dolores Projects in accordance with the Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Final Settlement Agreement.  States that neither this authorization nor the authorized purposes of the Projects shall be construed to allow or prohibit the sale, exchange, lease, use, or other disposal of the Tribes' water from such projects. Subjects water supplied to the Tribes from such projects to Federal reclamation laws only to the extent needed to effectuate such Agreement. Provides that the prohibition on conveyance or lease of tribal lands or interests in land contained in the Indian Intercourse Act shall not be applicable to water rights confirmed in such Agreement and final consent decree.  States that the preceding waiver is not intended to affect, the various State, Federal, or international laws affecting the Colorado River or its tributaries. Restricts the disposal of Project waters into the Lower Colorado River Basin. Modifies such Agreement to provide that as a condition precedent to the use of any water right off the reservation, such water right shall become a Colorado State water right during use of that right off the reservation subject to State, Federal, or international laws applicable to the Colorado River and its tributaries.  Disapproves the use of the terms ""project reserved water right"" and ""nonproject reserved water right"" to characterize water rights used off the reservation. Requires the Secretary to defer the repayment of the construction costs allocable to each Tribe's municipal and industrial water allocation from the Animas-La Plata and Dolores Projects until the water is used by the Tribe or pursuant to a water use contract with the Tribe. Requires a Tribe to begin bearing the pro rata costs for an increment of water as it is first used. Requires the Secretary to defer the repayment of construction costs within the capability of the land to repay which are allocable to each Tribe's agricultural irrigation water allocation from the Animas-La Plata and Dolores Projects.  Requires a Tribe to begin bearing the pro rata costs for each increment of water as it is first used. Requires the Secretary to bear increased operation, maintenance, and replacement costs to Animas-La Plata Project water users caused by a decision of either Tribe not to take delivery of its water allocations from the Ridges Basin Pumping Plant through the Long Hollow Tunnel and the Dry Side Canal until such water is first used by a Tribe or pursuant to a water use contract with the Tribe.  Requires a Tribe to begin bearing the pro rata costs of each increment of water as it is first used. Authorizes the Secretary to defer all or part of the tribal cost obligations further if a Tribe demonstrates its inability to satisfy them from its use or sale of such water rights. Provides that use of water will be deemed to occur in any water year when a Tribe actually uses water or during the term of any water use contract, excluding any contract providing only a standby charge. Authorizes appropriations for the annual operation, maintenance, and replacement costs to be paid by the Secretary. Provides that the portion of the costs of the Animas-La Plata Project exceeding the irrigators' ability to repay shall be repaid from the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund. Requires the Secretary to defer repayment of specified construction costs of the Florida Project for which the Southern Ute Tribe is responsible. Authorizes appropriations for three annual installments for the Tribal Development Fund which the Secretary will establish for each Tribe.  Sets forth a schedule for payments to the Southern Ute Tribal Development Fund and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Development Fund.  Requires the payment of interest if any portion is contributed after the period or in a smaller amount than what is specified. Requires the Secretary, in the absence of an approved tribal investment plan, to invest the money in each Tribal Development Fund, to maintain separate accounts for each Fund and to disburse the principal and income in accordance with an economic development plan for each Tribe. Authorizes each Tribe to submit a tribal investment plan for its Tribal Development Fund which the Secretary must approve in 60 days if he finds it reasonable.  Requires the Secretary, if he approves the plan, to disburse the Fund to the Tribe for investment in accordance with the plan.  Authorizes the Secretary to take the steps he deems necessary to monitor compliance with the plan.  Removes the United States from liability for investment and responsibility for review of the plan. Requires each Tribe to submit to the Secretary an economic development plan for all or part of its Tribal Development Fund.  Requires the Secretary to approve the plan in 60 days if he finds it reasonable. Authorizes each Tribe to alter the plan with the Secretary's approval. Removes the Secretary from liability for the approval of such plan or from the use of the principal and income of the Fund following approval of such plan. Prohibits distribution of any part of Funds or the revenue from any water use contract to any member of either Tribe on a per capita basis. Authorizes the Tribes to waive and release claims related to water rights under the Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Final Settlement Agreement.  Requires performance by the Secretary of his duties and tribal payments under this Act only when the Tribes execute a waiver and release as provided in the Agreement. Requires the Secretary to comply with the administrative procedures governing water rights confirmed in such Agreement in administering water rights in the Ute Mountain and Southern Ute Indian Reservations. Provides that the Bureau of Reclamation's design and construction functions for the Dolores and Animas-La Plata Projects shall be subject to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act as if such functions were performed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs unless the construction schedules of the Projects would be detrimentally affected. Modifies the Agreement to conform to this Act. Requires any entitlement to reserved water of any member of either Tribe to be satisfied from the water secured by that member's Tribe. Provides that provisions for the application of Federal reclamation laws, tribal water use contracts, and repayment of project costs will take effect when the final consent decree under the Agreement is entered by the District Courts. Requires that moneys appropriated into for Tribal Development Funds be placed in the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute Tribal Development Funds but not be available for disbursement until the final consent decree is entered.  Provides that if the final consent decree is not entered by December 31, 1991 the moneys will be returned to the contributors and the Funds will be terminated.  Provides that no provision of this Act shall be of any force or effect if the final consent decree is not entered. Prohibits the United States from exercising its right to void the Agreement.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-hr-2615,100,hr,2615,"A bill to provide that certain lands shall be in trust for the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pechanga Reservation, California.",Native Americans,1987-06-04,1988-08-08,Became Public Law No: 100-381.,House,"Rep. McCandless, Alfred A. (Al) [R-CA-37]",CA,R,M000306,0,Provides that the United States' interest in specified lands shall be held in trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of California as part of the Pechanga Indian Reservation.,2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-1321,100,s,1321,A bill to declare that the United States holds certain lands in trust for the Camp Verde Yavapai-Apache Indian Community.,Native Americans,1987-06-03,1987-10-01,"Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB.",Senate,"Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]",AZ,R,M000303,1,"Declares that certain lands in Yavapai County, Arizona, shall be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Camp Verde Yavapai-Apache Indian Community.  Describes such lands that shall be made a part of the Community's reservation. Protects rights or interests in such lands held by persons before enactment of this Act. Reserves to the holder of a United States Forest Service Montezuma grazing permit an easement for moving cattle along usual and customary passages over the land. Provides that if the Community acquires contiguous non-Federal land it will become a part of the reservation. Grants the community an easement for access to the reservation lands. Provides for the enforcement of the Memorandum of Understanding between the National Park Service and the United States Forest Service for joint management of the Montezuma Castle National Monument by the Community. Authorizes the Community to exchange up to 40 acres to effect a consolidation of the reservation or for educational purposes. Provides that existing special use permits for such lands granted by the United States Forest Service shall remain in effect until the earlier of:  (1) 25 years after enactment of this Act; or (2) the date such uses are abandoned. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to approve certain activities or land development within the Yavapai-Apache Tribal Natural Recreation Area only if such activities or development are compatible with land use regulations or management plans for contiguous lands.  Authorizes limited camp site development and effluent ponds for wastewater treatment but prohibits specified types of development. Permits any person to continue canoeing or floating down Beaver Creek.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-1303,100,s,1303,Indian Gaming Regulatory Act,Native Americans,1987-06-02,1987-06-18,Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.,Senate,"Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]",AZ,R,M000303,2,"Indian Gaming Regulatory Act - Establishes Federal standards for gaming activity within Indian reservations and on Indian lands. Makes gaming illegal on lands acquired by the Secretary of the Interior in trust for any Indian tribe after the date of enactment of this Act, if: (1) the lands are outside of or not contiguous to an existing reservation; or (2) the lands are outside of a tribe's last recognized reservation, or not contiguous to property held in trust for the tribe, for tribes which do not have a current reservation.  Provides that such provisions shall not apply to gaming by State and local officials. Applies provisions of the Internal Revenue Code concerning the taxation, reporting, and withholding of taxes to the operation of gaming on Indian lands as they would apply to State operations. Establishes the National Indian Gaming Commission within the Department of the Interior. Authorizes the Commission Chairman to: (1) issue orders of temporary closure of gaming activities; (2) levy and collect civil fines; (3) approve tribal ordinances regulating gaming; and (4) approve management contracts for gaming. Authorizes the Commission to:  (1) approve an annual budget; (2) adopt regulations for assessing civil fines; (3) adopt annual assessments; (4) authorize the Chairman to issue subpoenas; and (5) make permanent a temporary order of the Chairman closing a gaming activity.  Requires the Commission to monitor Indian gaming activities, inspect all premises where gaming occurs, and conduct background investigations. Provides that class I gaming (social or traditional Indian gaming) shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Indian tribes and shall not be subject to this Act.  Provides that Class II (bingo or lotto) and Class III (all other forms) gaming shall be within the jurisdiction of Indian tribes, subject to this Act, where the State permits the gaming activity and it is not otherwise specifically prohibited on Indian lands by Federal laws. Permits a tribe to conduct and regulate Class II gaming if it adopts an ordinance which is approved by the Commission Chairman.  Requires the Chairman to approve any such ordinance if it provides that:  (1) only the tribe shall own the gaming activity; (2) net revenues are used only for specific purposes to benefit the tribe; (3) the tribe submits annual independent audits of gaming activity; (4) contracts exceeding $25,000 (except for legal or accounting services) are subject to independent audits; (5) construction and maintenance of the gaming facility will meet applicable environmental, health and safety standards; and (6) an adequate system exists for conducting background investigations on management officials and key employees. Allows tribal licensing or regulation of Class II gaming activities owned by individuals or entities outside the tribe, provided the final requirements are at least as restrictive as State law.  Provides that Indian tribal ordinances regulating Class II gaming activities will be deemed approved by the Chairman 60 days after their submission if the Chairman does not act on them within such period. Allows certain tribes currently operating a Class II gaming activity to petition the Commission for a certificate of self-regulation.  Requires the Commission to issue such a certificate if it makes certain findings relating to the past history of the operation and the existing procedures of the tribe for self regulation.  Requires tribes with a certificate of self-regulation to submit an annual independent audit and a resume on all employees hired after issuance of the certificate. Authorizes the Commission to remove a certificate of self-regulation for just casue. Authorizes an Indian tribe to engage in Class III gaming if:  (1) it adopts an ordinance meeting requirements of a Class II ordinance; (2) the ordinance is approved by the Commission; and (3) it obtains a license from the Commission. Requires the Commission to grant a license to any applicant unless it makes a specified finding of the applicant's inability to operate the gaming activity in accordance with standards under this Act and Commission gaming codes. Authorizes the Commission to suspend, modify, or revoke a Class III license if it concludes the operator cannot satisfy the required standards. Requires the Commission to act on a Class III license application within 120 days.  Requires the Chairman to adopt a comprehensive regulatory scheme for Class III gaming activity in any case where he first approves a Class III ordinance within any State. Requires that regulations for Class III gaming be identical to those provided for the same activity by the State where the activity occurs, with specified exceptions. Requires that if any State law or regulation adopted by the Commission contains criminal penalties, they will be enforceable by:  (1) the State where it has criminal jurisdiction over Indian reservations; or (2) the United States, as if such penalties were part of the State's laws. Prohibits the prosecution of a Class III ordinance violation by the State if the Indian tribe has adopted the regulation and prosecuted a person for a violation. Authorizes tribes to make management contracts for Class II and Class III gaming activity, provided the Chairman receives:  (1) information concerning the background, past experience with gaming contracts, and financial statements for each person having a financial interest in or management responsibility for the contract; and (2) all collateral agreements made in connection with the contract. Requires any management contract to provide for: (1) adequate accounting procedures; (2) access to the daily operations of the gaming to tribal officials; (3) a minimum guaranteed payment to the tribe; (4) a ceiling for the repayment of development and construction costs; (5) a contract term not to exceed seven years; and (6) grounds for terminating the contract.  Authorizes the Chairman to approve a management contract providing for a fee based on a reasonable percentage not to exceed 40 percent of the net revenues of a tribal gaming activity. Provides that management contracts will be deemed to have been approved if the Chairman does not act on them within 120 days of submission. Prohibits the Chairman from approving a contract if: (1) any person having a financial interest in or management responsibility for the contract is a member of the tribe's governing body, has been convicted of any felony or gaming offense, has knowingly and willfully provided the Commission with materially important false statements or information or has refused to respond to questions, or has a previous history which would pose a threat to the honest operation of a gaming enterprise; (2) the management contractor has unduly influenced the tribal government; or (3) a trustee would not approve the contract. Authorizes the Chairman to require contract modifications or to void a contract if he finds substantial violations by the contractor of the law or Commission regulations. Requires the Chairman to license all management employees of a gaming operation.  Directs the Chairman to grant a license application unless he determines that the applicant:  (1) has been convicted of a relevant felony or gaming offense; (2) willfully provided false statements to the Commission or the tribe pursuant to this Act; or (3) poses a threat to the effective regulation of gaming. Authorizes the Chairman to revoke the license of a licensee no longer complying with such requirements. Directs the Chairman to review ordinances authorizing Class II or III gaming and management contracts made before the organization of the Commission and to either approve them or notify the appropriate tribe of any modifications needed to meet statutory requirements. Requires the Commission to review and act on new management contracts within 120 days after submission. Prohibits tribes from using the provisions of this Act as independent grounds for terminating an existing contract if the contractor agrees to modify it to comply with the requirements of this Act. Authorizes the Chairman to collect civil fines of up to $25,000 per violation of Commission regulations or this Act by a tribal operator or management contractors engaged in gaming. Allows the Chairman to close Indian gaming activities for substantial violations of the Commission's regulations or this Act. Requires the Commission to issue to tribal operators and management contractors a complaint with respect to:  (1) violations that may result in such a fine or closure; or (2) activity that may result in the modification or termination of any management contract. Permits the Commission to authorize the Chairman to issue subpoenas. Sets forth recordkeeping requirements and the investigatory authority of the Attorney General under this Act. Requires at least one half of the Commission's budget to be derived from assessments of Class II and III gaming.  Requires the Commission to annually adopt the rate of assessment. Authorizes appropriations for the Commission. Directs the Secretary to take into trust for the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida specified land in Dade County, Florida.  Allows Class II gaming on such land.",2025-08-28T20:05:42Z,
100-hr-2506,100,hr,2506,A bill to provide for establishment of a roll of the Tohono O'odham Indian people and clarify certain of their rights.,Native Americans,1987-05-21,1988-06-21,Favorable Executive Comment Received From Interior.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,0,Requires the governing body of the Tohono O'odham Indian tribe to enact an ordinance establishing procedures for identifying persons of Tohono O'odham-Papago descent and to maintain a roll of such persons.  Requires the Secretary of the Interior to give the tribe technical assistance in maintenance of the roll. Entitles all members of the tribe whose names appear on the roll to pass freely across the border between the United States and Mexico and live and work in the United States.,2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-hr-2507,100,hr,2507,Indian Gaming Regulatory Act,Native Americans,1987-05-21,1988-10-17,For Further Action See S.555.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,8,"Indian Gaming Regulatory Act - Establishes Federal standards for gaming activity within Indian reservations and on Indian lands. Makes gaming illegal on lands acquired by the Secretary of the Interior in trust for any Indian tribe after the date of enactment of this Act, if:  (1) the lands are outside of or not contiguous to an existing reservation; or (2) the lands are outside of a tribe's last recognized reservation, or not contiguous to property held in trust for the tribe, for tribes which do not have a current reservation.  Provides that such provisions shall not apply to gaming by State and local officials. Applies provisions of the Internal Revenue Code concerning the taxation, reporting, and withholding of taxes to the operation of gaming on Indian lands as they would apply to State operations. Establishes the National Indian Gaming Commission within the Department of the Interior. Authorizes the Commission Chairman to:  (1) issue orders of temporary closure of gaming activities; (2) levy and collect civil fines; (3) approve tribal ordinances regulating gaming; and (4) approve management contracts for gaming. Authorizes the Commission to:  (1) approve an annual budget; (2) adopt regulations for assessing civil fines; (3) adopt an annual assessments; (4) authorize the Chairman to issue subpoenas; and (5) make permanent a temporary order of the Chairman closing a gaming activity.  Requires the Commission to monitor Indian gaming activities, inspect all premises where gaming occurs, and conduct background investigations. Provides that class I gaming (social or traditional Indian gaming) shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Indian tribes and shall not be subject to this Act.  Provides that Class II (bingo or lotto) and Class III (all other forms) gaming shall be within the jurisdiction of Indian tribes, subject to this Act, where the State permits the gaming activity and it is not otherwise specifically prohibited on Indian lands by Federal laws. Permits a tribe to conduct and regulate Class II gaming if it adopts an ordinance which is approved by the Commission Chairman.  Requires the Chairman to approve any such ordinance if it provides that:  (1) only the tribe shall own the gaming activity; (2) net revenues are used only for specific purposes to benefit the tribe; (3) the tribe submits annual independent audits of gaming activity; (4) contracts exceeding $25,000 (except for legal or accounting services) are subject to independent audits; (5) construction and maintenance of the gaming facility will meet applicable environmental, health and safety standards; and (6) an adequate system exists for conducting background investigations on management officials and key employees. Allows tribal licensing or regulation of Class II gaming activities owned by individuals or entities outside the tribe, provided the final requirements are at least as restrictive as State law. Provides that Indian tribal ordinances regulating Class II gaming activities will be deemed approved by the Chairman after 60 days after their submission if the Chairman does not act on them within such period. Allows certain tribes currently operating a Class II gaming activity to petition the Commission for a certificate of self-regulation.  Requires the Commission to issue such a certificate if it makes certain findings relating to the past history of the operation and the existing procedures of the tribe for self-regulation. Requires tribes with a certificate of self-regulation to submit an annual independent audit and a resume on all employees hired after issuance of the certificate.  Authorizes the Commission to remove a certificate of self-regulation for just cause. Authorizes an Indian tribe to engage in Class III gaming if:  (1) it adopts an ordinance meeting requirements of a Class II ordinance; (2) the ordinance is approved by the Commission; and (3) it obtains a license from the Commission. Requires the Commission to grant a license to any applicant unless it makes a specified finding of the applicant's inability to operate the gaming activity in accordance with standards under this Act and Commission gaming codes.  Authorizes the Commission to suspend, modify, or revoke a Class III license if it concludes the operator cannot satisfy the required standards. Requires the Commission to act on a Class III license application within 120 days.  Requires the Chairman to adopt a comprehensive regulatory scheme for Class III gaming activity in any case where he first approves a Class III ordinance within any State. Requires that regulations for Class III gaming be identical to those provided for the same activity by the State where the activity occurs, with specified exceptions. Requires that if any State law or regulation adopted by the Commission contains criminal penalties, they will be enforceable by:  (1) the State where it has criminal jurisdiction over Indian reservations; or (2) the United States, as if such penalties were part of the State's laws. Prohibits the prosecution of a Class III ordinance violation by the State if the Indian tribe has adopted the regulation and prosecuted a person for a violation. Authorizes tribes to make management contracts for Class II and Class III gaming activity, provided the Chairman receives:  (1) information concerning the background, past experience with gaming contracts, and financial statements for each person having a financial interest in or management responsibility for the contract; and (2) all collateral agreements made in connection with the contract. Requires any management contract to provide for:  (1) adequate accounting procedures; (2) access to the daily operations of the gaming to tribal officials; (3) a minimum guaranteed payment to the tribe; (4) a ceiling for the repayment of development and construction costs; (5) a contract term not to exceed seven years; and (6) grounds for terminating the contract.  Authorizes the Chairman to approve a management contract providing for a fee based on a reasonable percentage not to exceed 40 percent of the net revenues of a tribal gaming activity. Provides that management contracts will be deemed to have been approved if the Chairman does not act on them within 120 days of submission. Prohibits the Chairman from approving a contract if:  (1) any person having a financial interest in or management responsibility for the contract is a member of the tribe's governing body, has been convicted of any felony or gaming offense, has knowingly and willfully provided the Commission with materially important false statements or information or has refused to respond to questions, or has a previous history which would pose a threat to the honest operation of a gaming enterprise; (2) the management contractor has unduly influenced the tribal government; or (3) a trustee would not approve the contract. Authorizes the Chairman to require contract modifications or to void a contract if he finds substantial violations by the contractor of the law or Commission regulations. Requires the Chairman to license all management employees of a gaming operation.  Directs the Chairman to grant a license application unless he determines that the applicant:  (1) has been convicted of a relevant felony or gaming offense; (2) willfully provided false statements to the Commission or the tribe pursuant to this Act; or (3) poses a threat to the effective regulation of gaming.  Authorizes the Chairman to revoke the license of a licensee no longer complying with such requirements. Directs the Chairman to review ordinances authorizing Class II or III gaming and management contracts made before the organization of the Commission and to either approve them or provide notification to the appropriate tribe of any modifications needed to meet statutory requirements. Requires the Commission to review and act on new management contracts within 120 days after submission. Prohibits tribes from using the provisions of this Act as independent grounds for terminating an existing contract if the contractor agrees to modify it to comply with the requirement of this Act. Authorizes the Chairman to collect civil fines of up to $25,000 per violation of Commission regulations or this Act by a tribal operator or management contractors engaged in gaming. Allows the Chairman to close Indian gaming activities for substantial violations of the Commission's regulations or this Act. Requires the Commission to issue to tribal operators and management contractors a complaint with respect to:  (1) violations that may result in such a fine or closure; or (2) activity that may result in the modification or termination of any management contract. Permits the Commission to authorize the Chairman to issue subpoenas. Sets forth recordkeeping requirements and the investigatory authority of the Attorney General under this Act. Requires at least one half of the Commission's budget to be derived from assessments of Class II and III gaming.  Requires the Commission to annually adopt the rate of assessment. Authorizes appropriations for the Commission. Directs the Secretary to take into trust for the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida specified land in Dade County, Florida.  Allows Class II gaming on such land.",2025-08-28T20:05:27Z,
100-s-1236,100,s,1236,Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Amendments of 1988,Native Americans,1987-05-19,1988-11-16,Became Public Law No: 100-666.,Senate,"Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,I000025,0,"(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #412 (298-120))  Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Amendments of 1988 - Reauthorizes housing relocation under the Navajo Hopi Relocation Program.  Increases the authorization of appropriations for incentive bonuses for voluntary relocations.  Extends and increases the annual authorization for relocation housing. Deletes the matching fund restrictions and other restrictions on the use of the discretionary account of the Commissioner on Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation. Establishes, in place of the Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Commission, the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation as an independent entity in the executive branch.  Requires the Commissioner to be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate for a two-year term. Restricts legal services contracts entered into by the Office to appropriated funds and limits the authorization for this purpose to $100,000 per fiscal year. Authorizes the Commissioner to call upon other Federal agencies for assistance in implementing the relocation plan.  Requires that failures to provide assistance be reported to the Congress. Requires the Commissioner to submit a report, within six months after the Commissioner is confirmed, on:  (1) the members of the Navajo and Hopi Tribes who reside within partitioned lands; (2) members who are eligible for but who have not received their relocation benefits; (3) fair market value of partitioned land residences; and (4) how the Navajo Rehabilitation Trust Fund will be spent for the economic, educational, and social needs of Navajo families and communities directly and substantially affected. Prohibits lobbying on issues relating to relocations by any entity which has a contract with the Commissioner, with tribal exceptions. Sets forth procedures for considering requests for new development of certain lands under litigation. Allows construction to improve and repair existing structures without the consent of the Navajo or Hopi Tribes if it is necessary for the health or safety of the Tribes or a member of either Tribe. Establishes the Navajo Rehabilitation Trust Fund to be used to benefit Navajo families and communities affected by the relocations, the decision in the Healing case, and the establishment of a certain grazing district for the exclusive use of the Hopi Tribe.  Terminates the fund when, upon petition by the Navajo Tribe, the Secretary of the Interior determines its goals have been met and the United States has been reimbursed. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1995. Provides that acquired lands shall be available to all Navajo families, not only those awaiting relocation.  Provides that the sole authority for final development planning decisions rests with the Commissioner until his statutory responsibility has been discharged. Authorizes payment of certain legal fees of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, pending a decision on tribal recognition by the Secretary of the Interior. Authorizes appropriations. Provides that appeals from eligibility determinations of the Relocation Commission shall be brought in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-2455,100,hr,2455,Indian Development Finance Corporation Act,Native Americans,1987-05-18,1988-10-19,For Further Action See S.721.,House,"Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]",NM,D,R000229,3,"Indian Development Finance Corporation Act - Title I:  Establishment of Corporation - Establishes the Indian Development Finance Corporation.  Requires the Corporation to provide development capital and technical and managerial assistance for new and existing Indian businesses and to encourage Indian tribes and individuals to participate in the Corporation by owning its equity securities.  Authorizes the Corporation to make loans to or purchase obligations of Indian businesses if they meet specified financial conditions. Directs the Corporation to provide the credit needed by Indian businesses at the lowest reasonable cost, taking into account the Corporation's cost of money, necessary reserve, and expenses. Authorizes the Corporation to guarantee all or any part of the principal and interest of any loan made to an Indian business by a State or federally chartered lending institution on terms permissible for Corporation loans. Authorizes the Corporation to purchase up to 25 percent of the ownership interest in an Indian business and to supervise or participate in the management of such business. Sets forth administrative provisions concerning the Corporation.  Requires the Corporation's Board of Directors to submit annual reports to the Congress on its capital, operations, and financial condition. Title II:  Capitalization - Authorizes the Corporation to issue stock.  Requires at least 60 percent of the Corporation's outstanding stock to be owned by Indian tribes.  Limits the ownership interest of any individual or single tribe to five percent of such outstanding stock.  Sets forth provisions governing the sale of Corporation stock to Indian tribes and to the Government. Authorizes the Corporation to issue bonds and notes which shall be federally guaranteed until the later of:  (1) 20 years; or (2) the date such securities may be readily sold on the open market at prevailing rates of interest and yield. Requires the Secretary to loan the Corporation a specified amount to provide initial operating funds.  Requires the Corporation to invest loan proceeds in Government securities and use the interest thereon to provide financial services and pay operating expenses. Title III:  Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.",2025-08-28T20:07:10Z,
100-hr-2370,100,hr,2370,Economic Development Plan for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshoni Nation Act,Native Americans,1987-05-11,1988-09-08,Became Public Law No: 100-419.,House,"Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2]",UT,D,O000156,1,"Economic Development Plan for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshoni Nation Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate with the tribal council of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshoni Nation on establishing a plan for the tribe's economic development, to develop such a plan within two years, and to submit the plan to the Congress after the council approves it. Requires the Secretary to consult with appropriate State and local government officials of Utah concerning such plan. Requires such plan to provide that:  (1) property transferred to the United States by the tribe will be held in trust for its benefit; (2) property held in trust will be subject to legal rights and obligations existing at the time of transfer; (3) transferred property will be exempt from Federal, State, and local taxation; and (4) the tribe's territorial jurisdiction will be limited to property held in trust by the United States. Requires the Secretary to attach to the plan a detailed statement naming the individuals consulted, summarizing the testimony received, and including any written comments or reports submitted to the Secretary. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate with the tribal council of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshoni National and consult with State and local officials of Utah to establish an economic development plan for the tribe.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-2329,100,hr,2329,Chitimacha Claims Settlement Act,Native Americans,1987-05-07,1987-05-07,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3]",LA,D,T000058,0,"Chitimacha Claims Settlement Act - Deems any transfer of land or natural resources from, by, or on behalf of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana before the date of enactment of this Act to have been made in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the United States.  Distinguishes any title held by the Tribe before such a transfer and any claim of the Tribe to such land. Limits challenges to the constitutionality of this Act.  Vests exclusive jurisdiction over actions concerning the constitutionality of this Act in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Establishes the Chitimacha Claims Settlement Fund in the Treasury to be held in trust for the benefit of the Tribe.  Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to pay semiannually to the Tribe any income from the Fund.  Requires the Secretary to spend up to a specified amount of the Fund's principal to acquire land selected by the Tribe which shall become part of the Chitimacha Reservation.  Authorizes the Secretary to acquire options to purchase land for the Tribe. Authorizes appropriations to the Fund. Authorizes the Tribe to establish a tribal court system and a tribal police force.  Gives the Tribe exclusive jurisdiction over Indian child custody proceedings. Prohibits Federal agencies from considering payments for the benefit of the Tribe under this Act in determining the eligibility of Louisiana or a political subdivision thereof under any Federal financial aid program.  Excludes payments from Louisiana to the Tribe from consideration in determining the Tribe's eligibility under any Federal financial aid program, unless such program requires a showing of need. Prohibits the availability of money from the Chitimacha Claims Settlement Fund from being used as a basis to deny or reduce Federal financial assistance or benefits to the Tribe or members thereof.",2025-08-28T20:05:46Z,
100-s-1142,100,s,1142,Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act,Native Americans,1987-05-06,1987-05-06,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL]",AL,D,S000320,2,"Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Recognization Act - Extends Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians of Alabama.  Restores Federal rights and privileges abrogated by earlier statutes.  Provides that nothing in this Act shall diminish any rights or privileges of the Band that existed prior to its enactment and that nothing in this Act alters any obligations:  (1) with respect to property; (2) under any contract; or (3) to pay a tax levied before the date of enactment. Transfers all interests in lands held by the Band to the United States to be held in trust for the benefit of the Band.  Requires the Band to transfer to the United States any interest in lands acquired after enactment of this Act.  Provides that such lands shall constitute the Band's reservation. Authorizes the Band to adopt a constitution that will take effect only after being filed with the Secretary of the Interior. Limits membership in the Band, until a constitution is adopted, to every individual who:  (1) is named in the tribal membership roll in effect on the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) is a descendant of any such individual.  Provides that membership will be determined according to the constitution after its adoption.",2025-08-28T20:05:56Z,
100-s-1145,100,s,1145,Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Amendments of 1987,Native Americans,1987-05-06,1987-09-23,Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered favorably reported H.R. 278 in lieu of this measure.,Senate,"Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]",AK,R,M001085,1,"Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to authorize an Alaska Native Regional Corporation, if authorized by an amendment to its articles of incorporation, to issue up to 100 additional shares of Settlement Common Stock to certain Natives born after December 18, 1971, or eligible but unenrolled.  Sets forth provisions relating to the class, preference, dividend and voting rights, liquidation preferences, alienation restrictions, and issuance of such additional shares of stock. Grants specified rights to  and places certain alienation restrictions on holders of Settlement Common Stock, including inheritance by non-Natives. Sets forth procedures for the termination of such alienation restrictions, including the issuance of Replacement Common Stock. Allows a Regional Corporation, under certain circumstances or if authorized, to purchase any or all shares of its Settlement Common Stock then issued and outstanding. Sets forth procedures for any Village, Urban, or Group Corporation to amend their articles of incorporation to terminate alienability restrictions. Authorizes corporations in the Aleut or Bristol Bay regions to use alternate procedures. Sets forth procedures for such Corporations to consider amendments and resolutions, including shareholder petitions and voting standards.  Entitles dissenters who lose certain amendments or resolutions to request payment from the Corporation for all their shares of Settlement Common Stock.  Sets forth valuation and payment procedures. Terminates alienability restrictions of all Regional and certain Village and Group Corporations after December 18, 1991.  Sets forth procedures to extend such restrictions and for the issuance of alienable common stock. Sets forth procedures a Regional Corporation may use to extend such restrictions through the issuance of alienable common stock as part of a recapitalization plan. Authorizes the conveyance of assets, excluding subsurface estates and timber resources, by a Native Corporation to a qualified transferee entity upon approval of its  shareholders (or former shareholders in the case of involuntary dissolution).  Treats such entity as a Native Corporation for immunity and other purposes. Revises the Alaska Land Bank Program concerning benefits to private landowners, automatic protections for lands conveyed pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and condemnation. Makes conforming amendments.  States that provisions of this Act are severable. Exempts any corporation organized under this Act from U.S. securities laws until the corporation removes limitations on alienation or until shares are issued to non-Natives. Provides that any compensation, revenue, stock, land, or other benefits received by a household or individual Native under this Act shall not be considered as a resource in determining eligibility of such household or individual to participate in the Food Stamp program or to receive assistance under the Social Security Act or any other federally assisted program. Provides that a Native Corporation shall be considered a corporation owned and controlled by Alaska Natives until such time as less than 50 percent of the outstanding Native common stock is held by such individuals. Establishes a statute of limitations for challenges to the constitutionality of this Act. Grants exclusive jurisdiction over any action challenging the constitutionality of any provision of this Act to the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska. Prohibits any provision of this Act from diminishing or in any way affecting any governmental authority of a federally recognized tribe, traditional or statutory Native council, or qualified transferee entity, or from affecting any assertion that Indian country does does not exist.",2025-08-28T20:06:02Z,