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
108-hr-5275,108,hr,5275,American Indian Veterans Pay Restoration Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-10-07,2004-10-10,Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1860),House,"Rep. Udall, Tom [D-NM-3]",NM,D,U000039,3,American Indian Veterans Pay Restoration Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary concerned to pay to each person who is a qualifying Indian veteran an amount equal to the amount of that person's basic pay withheld as State income tax for periods of time during which that person was in active service and domiciled in Indian country.,2023-01-14T22:48:41Z,
108-hr-5289,108,hr,5289,Mark O. Hatfield-Elizabeth Furse Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-10-07,2004-10-07,Referred to the House Committee on Resources.,House,"Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]",OR,D,W000793,3,"Mark O. Hatfield-Elizabeth Furse Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance Act of 2004 - Establishes as an independent entity of the executive branch the Mark O. Hatfield-Elizabeth Furse Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance Foundation to be located in Portland, Oregon, to: (1) develop resources to properly train Native American and Alaska Native tribal council members in self-government and related fields; (2) foster greater recognition and understanding of the role of tribal self-government in the development of the United States; (3) identify critical issues facing tribal governments in the Nation; (4) establish a Program for Tribal Governance Research at the Institute for Tribal Government at Portland State University; and (5) provide educational outreach regarding tribal self-government.  Directs the Foundation to award scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students who intend to pursue careers relating to tribal governance, and Native Americans and Alaska Natives intending to pursue careers in tribal public policy.  Directs the Foundation to award fellowships to: (1) outstanding graduate students who intend to pursue advanced degrees in fields relating to tribal governance, and Native Americans and Alaska Natives intending to pursue advanced degrees in tribal public policy (including law or medicine); and (2) faculty from a variety of disciplines to bring their expertise to the Foundation.  Directs the Foundation to award internships to deserving and qualified: (1) individuals to work in Federal, State, and local agencies or in offices of major tribal governance organizations; and (2) Native American and Alaska Native individuals to work in Federal, State, and local agencies or in offices of major public health or public policy organizations.  Directs the Foundation to award grants to the Institute to: (1) provide for an annual panel of experts to discuss contemporary tribal governance issues; (2) conduct research in tribal governance policy and on Native American and Alaska Native tribal public policy issues; and (3) invite visiting policymakers to share practical experiences with the Foundation. Establishes in the Treasury the Mark O. Hatfield-Elizabeth Furse Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance Trust Fund to be administered by the Foundation.",2023-01-14T22:48:40Z,
108-s-2932,108,s,2932,Mark O. Hatfield-Elizabeth Furse Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-10-07,2004-10-07,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]",OR,R,S001142,0,"Mark O. Hatfield-Elizabeth Furse Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance Act of 2004 - Establishes as an independent entity of the executive branch the Mark O. Hatfield-Elizabeth Furse Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance Foundation to be located in Portland, Oregon, to: (1) develop resources to properly train Native American and Alaska Native tribal council members in self-government and related fields; (2) foster greater recognition and understanding of the role of tribal self-government in the development of the United States; (3) identify critical issues facing tribal governments in the Nation; (4) establish a program for tribal goverance research at the Institute for Tribal Government at Portland State University; and (5) provide educational outreach regarding tribal self-government. Authorizes the Foundation to award scholarships, fellowships, internships, and grants to eligible individuals who meet the minimum criteria established by the Foundation for study in fields relating to tribal governance. Authorizes the Foundation to award scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students who intend to pursue careers relating to tribal goverance, and Native Americans and Alaska Natives intending to pursue careers in tribal public policy.  Authorizes the Foundation to award fellowships to: (1) outstanding graduate students who intend to pursue advanced degrees in fields relating to tribal governance, and Native Americans and Alaska Natives intending to pursue advanced degrees in tribal public policy, law, or medicine; and (2) faculty from a variety of disciplines to bring their expertise to the Foundation. Authorizes the Foundation to award internships to deserving and qualified: (1) individuals to work in Federal, State, and local agencies or in offices of major tribal governance organizations; and (2) Native American and Alaska Native individuals to work in Federal, State, and local agencies or in offices of major public health or public policy organizations.  Directs the Foundation to award grants to the Institute to: (1) provide for an annual panel of experts to discuss contemporary tribal governance issues; (2) conduct research in tribal governance policy and on Native American and Alaska Native tribal public policy issues; and (4) invite visiting policymakers to share practical experiences with the Foundation.  Establishes in the Treasury the Mark O. Hatfield- Elizabeth Furse Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance Trust Fund to be administered by the Foundation.",2023-01-14T22:48:35Z,
108-s-2936,108,s,2936,Enterprise Rancheria Land Restoration Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-10-07,2004-10-07,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10738-10739),Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,0,"Enterprise Rancheria Land Restoration Act of 2004 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to place into trust status not to exceed 41 acres of land of the Enterprise Rancheria (one of several Federally recognized tribes of Maidu Indians in California), if the land is approved for trust status. Provides that, to restore the Enterprise Rancheria No. 2 parcel, the Enterprise Rancheria may purchase not to exceed 41 acres of replacement land within the 40 mile radius of Enterprise Rancheria No. 2 parcel and within the aboriginal boundaries of the Estom Yumeka. Allows the Secretary to place the replacement land into trust status, the title to which shall be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of Enterprise Rancheria. Provides that: (1) the acquisition of land above shall be treated as the restoration of land for an Indian tribe that is recognized by the Federal Government; (2) this Act does not limit the authority of the Secretary to approve or deny any land application for trust status; and (3) on the placement of replacement land into trust status, the Enterprise Rancheria shall be considered to have relinquished all equitable compensation claims the Enterprise Rancheria may have against the United States and California arising from the sale of Enterprise Rancheria No. 2 parcel.",2023-01-14T22:48:35Z,
108-hr-5221,108,hr,5221,Native American Housing Enhancement Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-10-05,2004-11-03,Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.,House,"Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1]",AZ,R,R000574,1,"Native American Housing Enhancement Act of 2004 - Amends title V (Farm Housing) of the Housing Act of 1949 to state that federally recognized Indian tribes who exercise powers of self-government (or their instrumentalities) shall comply with the Indian Civil Rights Act (title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1968) when receiving assistance under title V.  States that title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 shall not apply to tribes: (1) covered by the Indian Civil Rights Act (title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1968); or (2) tribes acting under affordable housing provisions of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996. Amends the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act to make Indian tribes, tribally designated housing entities, or other agencies primarily serving Indians eligible for Youthbuild grants. Amends the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 to require Federal guarantees for tribal housing activities to guarantee repayment of 95 percent of the unpaid principal and interest due on the notes or other obligations.",2023-01-14T22:48:42Z,
108-hr-5198,108,hr,5198,To clarify issues of criminal jurisdiction within the exterior boundaries of Pueblo lands.,Native Americans,2004-09-30,2004-09-30,Referred to the House Committee on Resources.,House,"Rep. Udall, Tom [D-NM-3]",NM,D,U000039,2,"Amends the Pueblo Lands Act of 1924 to allocate jurisdiction over offenses committed anywhere within the exterior boundaries of any grant from a prior sovereign to a Pueblo Indian tribe of New Mexico to: (1) the Pueblo for any offense committed by a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe or by any other Indian-owned entity; (2) the United States for any specified Federal offense that is committed by or against such a member or entity or that involves any Indian property or interest; and (3) the State of New Mexico for any offense committed by a person who is not a member of a federally recognized tribe, which offense is not subject to U.S. jurisdiction.",2023-01-13T22:01:43Z,
108-s-2878,108,s,2878,Hoopa-Yurak Settlement Amendment Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-09-30,2004-09-30,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10072-10074),Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,0,Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Amendment Act of 2004 - Amends the Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act to provide for the acquisition of land for the Yurok Reservation. Provides that Federal law enforcement and tribal court funds and programs shall be made available to the Hoopa Valley Tribe and Yurok Tribe on the same basis as the funds and programs are available to other Indian tribes. Provides for recognition of the Yurok Tribe. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into stewardship agreements with the Yurok Tribe with respect to management of Klamath River Basin fisheries and water resources. Authorizes appropriations for Yurok infrastructure development and for Yurok economic development.  Amends the Klamath River Basin Fisheries Act to revise the membership of the Klamath Fishery Management Council to include as voting members a representative of the Yurok Tribe appointed by the Yurok Tribal Council and a representative of the Department of the Interior appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. Amends the Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act to require the Secretary to enter into negotiations with the Yurok Tribe to establish a plan for the economic self-sufficiency of the Yurok Tribe.,2023-01-14T22:48:45Z,
108-s-2879,108,s,2879,Winnemem Wintu Tribe Clarification and Restoration Act,Native Americans,2004-09-30,2004-09-30,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10074),Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,0,Winnemem Wintu Tribe Clarification and Restoration Act - Restores Federal recognition to the Winnemem Wintu Indian Tribe of California.,2023-01-14T22:48:45Z,
108-hr-5168,108,hr,5168,Bennett Freeze Rehabilitation Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-09-29,2004-10-04,Executive Comment Requested from Interior.,House,"Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1]",AZ,R,R000574,0,"Bennett Freeze Rehabilitation Act of 2004 - Amends Federal law commonly referred to as the Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act of 1974 to authorize the Commissioner of the Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Commission to carry out a rehabilitation program to redress the effects of Federal development restrictions in the western portion of the Navajo Reservation (the Bennett Freeze, issued administratively in 1966 by former Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner Robert Bennett to restrict the Navajo tribe in Arizona from constructing and repairing their dwellings on land subject to a land dispute with the Hopi Tribe.) Limits such rehabilitation program to housing construction and renovation, infrastructure improvements, and economic development initiatives. Provides that, upon the Secretary of the Interior's approval of an agreement between the Navajo Nation and the Hopi Tribe settling the land dispute over the lands subject to the Bennett Freeze, certain provisions of such Act concerning any development of lands in litigation are repealed.",2023-01-13T22:01:44Z,
108-sres-441,108,sres,441,"A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that October 17, 1984, the date of the restoration by the Federal Government of Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, should be memorialized.",Native Americans,2004-09-29,2004-11-18,Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11507),Senate,"Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]",OR,R,S001142,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of the Senate that October 17, 1984, should be memorialized as the date on which the Federal Government restored Federal recognition to the Confederate Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians.",2023-01-14T22:48:44Z,
108-hr-5134,108,hr,5134,"To require the prompt review by the Secretary of the Interior of the long-standing petitions for Federal recognition of certain Indian tribes, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,2004-09-23,2004-11-19,"Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 482.",House,"Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11]",CA,R,P000419,0,"Requires prompt review by the Secretary of the Interior of the long-standing petitions for Federal recognition of certain eligible Indian tribes. Requires the Secretary to publish final determinations with respect to such petitions within one year after enactment of this Act. Prescribes a procedure for potentially eligible tribes to opt into the expedited procedure for proposed findings and final determinations under this Act. Authorizes such a tribe to seek a recognition determination in the appropriate U.S. district court if the Secretary fails to publish a proposed finding or a final determination by the end of specified time periods. Requires the court, in any such action, to treat such failure by the Secretary as final agency action. Authorizes a tribe also to seek review in such a court of any adverse final determination by the Secretary. Prohibits the processing of any other petitions for recognition as an Indian tribe until the Secretary has published a proposed finding with respect to the petition of each eligible tribe as required by this Act, except those listed as having a status of "Active" or "In Post-Final Decision Appeal Process" by the Department of the Interior on July 1, 2004. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to change the criteria established by the Department to determine whether or not a petitioner meets the requirements to be a federally recognized tribe.",2023-01-14T22:48:33Z,
108-hr-5139,108,hr,5139,Oglala Sioux Tribe Angostura Irrigation Project Modernization and Development Act,Native Americans,2004-09-23,2004-09-24,Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1701-1702),House,"Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large]",SD,D,H001037,0,Oglala Sioux Tribe Angostura Irrigation Project Modernization and Development Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) carry out the modernization and improvement of the irrigation facilities at the Angostura Unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River basin program; and (2) provide for the delivery of the water saved through such modernization and improvement for fish and wildlife purposes and environmental restoration on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (South Dakota) . Establishes the Oglala Sioux Tribal Development Trust Fund. Requires the governing body of the Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota to prepare a plan for the use of payments to the Tribe out of the Fund. Prohibits distribution of any payment to any member of the Tribe on a per capita basis. States that no payment made to the Tribe shall result in the reduction or denial of any entitlement service or program.,2023-01-13T22:01:45Z,
108-s-2843,108,s,2843,Native American Technical Corrections Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-09-23,2004-11-10,By Senator Campbell from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 10/11/04. Report No. 108-406.,Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,0,"Native American Technical Corrections Act of 2004 - Makes technical amendments to: (1) Federal law concerned with Indian arts and crafts with respect to powers of the Indian Arts and Craft Board, Board referral of criminal matters to the Attorney General for criminal proceedings, and imposition of administrative penalties by the Board for misrepresentation of Indian produced goods; (2) the Indian Financing Act of 1974 with respect to sale or assignment of loans and underlying security (the secondary market) under the Bureau of Indian Affairs Loan Guaranty Program; (3) the Indian Pueblo Lands Act of 1924 with respect to criminal jurisdiction on New Mexico Pueblo lands; and (4) the Indian Reorganization Act to increase from 25 to 99 years the allowable term of tribal land leases. (Sec. 7) Directs the Secretary of the Army to convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to described land to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Prairie Island Indian Community in Minnesota and included in the Prairie Island Indian Community Reservation in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Prohibits the use of such land for: (1) human habitation; (2) construction of any structure without the written approval of the District Engineer; or (3) gaming.  (Sec. 8) Amends Federal law to allow inclusion of binding arbitration clauses in all contracts, including leases, that affect tribally-owned land within the Gila River Indian Community. (Sec. 9) Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to allow approval of a Shareholder Descendants Resolution by a majority of the shares voted, either present or by proxy, at an annual meeting of an Alaska Native Regional Corporation. (Sec. 10) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to execute instruments necessary to release the condition on a certain portion of land situated adjacent to the community of Beaver, Alaska, that the land revert to the United States if the land is not used for airport purposes. Directs the Beaver Kwit'chin Corporation to reconvey title to that portion to any individual (or successor in interest) who currently occupies a portion of the land. Permits the Corporation subsequently to convey the remaining land to other individuals or persons for community expansion purposes or retain it in whole or in part for community uses.  (Sec. 11) Directs the Secretary to accept the conveyance of certain parcels of land within the Puyallup reservation (in the State of Washington) and hold them in trust for the benefit of the Puyallup Indian Tribe. (Sec. 12) Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 with respect to investment of funds in the State of South Dakota, Cheyenne River Sioux, and the Lower Brule Sioux Terrestrial Wildlife Habitat Restoration Trust Funds. Requires that principal and interest amounts be invested separately in nonmarketable market-based special Treasury securities. (Sec. 13) Amends Federal law to allow the devise of small fractional interests in individual Indian land on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation, but only to the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe of North Dakota and South Dakota, or any person who is, or who is eligible to be, a member of the Tribe.",2023-01-14T22:48:45Z,
108-s-2831,108,s,2831,Governmental Pension Plan Equalization Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-09-22,2004-09-22,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S9533-9534),Senate,"Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]",OR,R,S001142,6,"Governmental Pension Plan Equalization Act of 2004 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to specify that rules for governmental plans also apply to plans established for their employees by Indian tribal governments or their subdivisions, agencies, instrumentalities, or entities which they wholly-own or control.",2023-01-14T22:48:46Z,
108-s-2790,108,s,2790,Bisti PRLA Dispute Resolution Act,Native Americans,2004-09-10,2004-09-10,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9077-9078),Senate,"Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]",NM,R,D000407,0,"Bisti PRLA Dispute Resolution Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land Management, if any of specified coal preference right lease applications are withdrawn by the holder or holders of those applications, to issue to each such holder a certificate of bidding rights that constitutes the combined fair market value of the coal reserves for each coal preference right lease application withdrawn by the holder. Provides that such withdrawals and issuances shall occur without any further adjudication of coal preference right lease applications. Directs the Secretary to establish a panel to determine the fair market value of the coal reserves of any coal preference right applications withdrawn under this Act. Instructs the Secretary to contract with a qualified coal reserve appraiser to assist the panel.  Directs the Secretary, after the withdrawal of a coal preference right lease application, to: (1) issue to the Navajo Nation patents to the land, including the mineral estate, subject to such withdrawn application in full and final satisfaction of the right of the Navajo Nation to select land in New Mexico and to facilitate land consolidation and mineral development in northwest New Mexico; and (2) issue a certificate of bidding rights in the amount of the fair market value of the coal reserves of such application. Provides that the Secretary's duties in issuing such patents and certificates shall be considered nondiscretionary and enforceable in a mandamus proceeding. Sets forth provisions regarding the use of exchange bidding rights.",2023-01-14T22:48:46Z,
108-hr-4906,108,hr,4906,Tribal Labor Relations Restoration Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-07-22,2004-07-22,Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.,House,"Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5]",AZ,R,H000413,4,Tribal Labor Relations Restoration Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to provide that businesses owned and operated by Indian tribes and located on Indian lands are not considered employers for purposes of such Act.,2023-01-14T22:48:18Z,
108-hr-4908,108,hr,4908,Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-07-22,2004-11-17,"Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 477.",House,"Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]",CA,R,I000056,0,"Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2004 - Transfers certain land in Riverside County, California, from the Bureau of Land Management to the United States to be held in trust for the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians as part of the Pechanga Indian Reservation. Restricts the use of the transferred land to the protection, preservation, and maintenance of its archaeological, cultural, and wildlife resources.",2023-01-14T22:48:18Z,
108-hr-4933,108,hr,4933,Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Petition Act,Native Americans,2004-07-22,2004-08-02,Executive Comment Requested from Interior.,House,"Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10]",MA,D,D000210,8,"Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Petition Act - Requires the prompt review by the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, of the long-standing petition by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe for Federal recognition. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the prompt review of the petition for Federal recognition will not unnecessarily delay the review of pending fully documented petitions for Federal recognition as an Indian tribe awaiting active consideration as of the date of the enactment of this Act.",2023-01-14T22:48:19Z,
108-hr-4934,108,hr,4934,To direct the Secretary of the Interior to take certain tribally-owned reservation land into trust for the Puyallup Tribe.,Native Americans,2004-07-22,2004-07-29,Executive Comment Requested from Interior.,House,"Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6]",WA,D,D000327,2,Directs the Secretary of the Interior to take certain tribally-owned reservation land into trust for the Puyallup Tribe.,2023-01-14T22:48:19Z,
108-hr-4948,108,hr,4948,Indian Country Educational Empowerment Zone Act,Native Americans,2004-07-22,2004-09-07,Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.,House,"Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large]",SD,D,H001037,3,Indian Country Educational Empowerment Zone Act -Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a program of repaying the student loans for any borrower who obtains employment in Indian country.,2023-01-14T22:48:19Z,
108-hr-4949,108,hr,4949,Tribal Parity Act,Native Americans,2004-07-22,2004-08-02,Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.,House,"Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large]",SD,D,H001037,0,"Tribal Parity Act - Amends the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act to increase from $39.3 million to $186,822,140 the aggregate amount to be deposited into the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury to provide compensation to the Lower Brule Tribe of South Dakota for damage to tribal land caused by Pick-Sloan projects along the Missouri River. Amends the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act of 1996 to increase from $27.5 million to $105,917,853 the aggregate amount to be deposited into the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund by the Secretary to provide compensation to the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe of South Dakota for such damage.",2023-01-14T22:48:19Z,
108-s-2734,108,s,2734,Indian Tribal Detention Facility Reform Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-07-22,2004-11-17,Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.,Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,3,"Indian Tribal Detention Facility Reform Act of 2004 - Amends the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act with respect to the operation of tribal detention systems in American Indian communities. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish within the Division of Law Enforcement Services a separate Branch of Detention Services. Requires the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to develop and implement protocols for reporting on serious incidents, particularly escapes, to appropriate law enforcement authorities. Requires the Division of Law Enforcement Services to conduct a preliminary inquiry of any serious incident to determine whether a full investigation is warranted. Directs the BIA to complete an assessment of the physical conditions and needs of all detention facilities.",2023-01-14T22:48:26Z,
108-s-2770,108,s,2770,A bill to establish a National Commission on American Indian Trust Holdings.,Native Americans,2004-07-22,2004-07-22,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8759-8760),Senate,"Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]",SD,D,D000064,2,"Establishes the National Commission on American Indian Trust Holdings to fully examine: (1) the allegations made in the letter dated April 5, 2004, from Special Master Alan L. Balaran to the Honorable Royce C. Lamberth; (2) whether grazing, leasing, and other trust asset interests have been managed equitably and in a manner consistent with Federal trust law (including regulations); and (3) such other alleged breaches of the fiduciary responsibility owed by the United States to Indian tribes and individual Indians that come to the Commission's attention. Requires the Commission to: (1) build on the investigations of other entities, and avoid unnecessary duplication, by reviewing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of earlier studies of the management by the Department of Interior of Indian trust assets and trust funds; and (2) report to the President and Congress its findings and recommendations for corrective measures that can be taken to recoup any losses suffered by Indian tribes or individual Indians as a result of breaches of fiduciary duty by the Department or to prevent any breaches of fiduciary duty in the future.",2023-01-14T22:48:25Z,
108-hr-4786,108,hr,4786,To provide grants to tribes to assist those tribes in participating in the Federal acknowledgement process.,Native Americans,2004-07-08,2004-07-15,Executive Comment Requested from Interior.,House,"Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]",NJ,D,P000034,5,"Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide a grant of up to $500,000 in any fiscal year to an entity to assist it in preparing, submitting, or otherwise supporting a petition to the Bureau of Acknowledgement and Recognition in the Department of the Interior for recognition or rerecognition of such entity as an Indian tribe.",2023-01-14T22:48:15Z,
108-hr-4734,108,hr,4734,"To amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to include a definition of initial reservation and consultation, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,2004-06-25,2004-07-06,Executive Comment Requested from Interior.,House,"Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7]",LA,D,J000110,0,"Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to define initial reservation (geographical area) and consultation (with State, local, and tribal governments within 50 miles of land proposed to be taken into trust for a gaming facility). Revises consultation requirements for an exception to gaming restrictions on certain land. Specifies that the State or local governments or nearby Indians tribes with which the Secretary of the Interior is required to consult on a proposed gaming establishment must have jurisdiction over land located within 50 miles of the land proposed to be taken into trust for the establishment. Declares as a favorable determination alternative to the currently required best interest of the Indian tribe and its members, with no detriment to the surrounding community, that the gaming establishment would not have a negative economic impact on businesses, governments, or Indian tribes within a 50 mile radius of the land proposed to be taken into trust.",2023-01-15T04:49:18Z,
108-hr-4680,108,hr,4680,Tribal Labor Relations Act,Native Americans,2004-06-24,2004-07-15,Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.,House,"Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5]",AZ,R,H000413,5,"Tribal Labor Relations Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to provide that Indian tribes and organizations owned, controlled, or operated by Indian tribes are not considered employers for purposes of such Act.",2023-01-15T04:49:17Z,
108-s-2605,108,s,2605,Snake River Water Rights Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-06-24,2004-11-20,Referred to the House Committee on Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]",ID,R,C000858,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on October 7, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Snake River Water Rights Act of 2004 - (Sec. 4) Approves, ratifies, and confirms the Mediator's Term Sheet dated April 20, 2004 (the Agreement) to resolve the Snake River Basin Adjudication litigation involving the United States, the Nez Perce Tribe (the Tribe), and the State of Idaho. Requires the Secretary of the Interior and the heads of other Federal agencies to execute and perform all actions that are necessary to carry out the Agreement. (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to take necessary actions consistent with the Agreement, this Act, and water law of the State to carry out the Snake River Flow Component of the Agreement.  Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for a one-time payment to local governments to mitigate for the change of use of water acquired by the Bureau of Reclamation under the Component. (Sec. 6) Requires the Secretary to transfer land selected by the Tribe to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to be held in trust for the Tribe. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for a one-time payment to local governments to mitigate for such land transfer. (Sec. 7) Provides that the consumptive use and the springs or fountains water rights shall be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Tribe. Requires the Tribe to enact a water code, to be approved by the Secretary, that: (1) manages, regulates, and controls the consumptive use reserved water right so as to allocate water for irrigation, domestic, commercial, municipal, industrial, cultural, or other uses; (2) includes a due process system for the consideration and determination of any request by an allottee (who holds a beneficial real property interest in an Indian allotment located within the Nez Perce Reservation, and held in trust by the United States), or any successor in interest, for an allocation of such water for irrigation purposes on allotted land, including a process for an appeal and adjudication of denied or disputed distribution of water and for resolution of contested administrative decisions; and (3) includes a process to protect the interests of allottees when entering into any lease of entitlement water through a State water bank. Prescribes requirements for water claims, including exhaustion of remedies, petition to the Secretary, and satisfaction of claims and entitlements. Declares that the water rights, resources, and other benefits provided by this Act are a complete substitution for any rights that may have been held by, or any claims that may have been asserted by, allottees within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation before the enactment of this Act. Declares that the consumptive use reserved water right and the springs or fountains water right shall not be subject to loss by abandonment, forfeiture, or nonuse. Authorizes the Tribe, subject to the water code but without further approval of the Secretary, to lease water to which the Tribe is entitled under the consumptive use reserved water right through any State water bank in the same manner and subject to the same rules and requirements that govern any other lessor of water to the water bank. Makes any funds accruing to the Tribe from such a lease the Tribe's property. Denies the United States any trust obligation or other obligation to monitor, administer, or account for any consideration received by the Tribe under any such lease. (Sec. 8) Establishes: (1) the Nez Perce Tribe Water and Fisheries Fund for the Tribe to acquire land and water rights, restore or improve fish habitat, or for fish production, agricultural development, cultural preservation, water resource development, or fisheries-related projects; and (2) the Nez Perce Domestic Water Supply Fund to pay for the design and construction of water supply and sewer systems for tribal communities. Prescribes requirements for management and investment of the Funds by the Secretary. Authorizes the Tribe to withdraw all or part of amounts in the Funds on approval by the Secretary of a tribal management plan as described in the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994. States that such a plan shall require that the Tribe spend any amounts withdrawn from the Funds in accordance with the stated purposes of the Funds. Authorizes the Secretary to take judicial or administrative action to enforce the provisions of any tribal management plan to ensure that amounts withdrawn from the Funds under the plan are used in accordance with this Act and the Agreement. Declares that, if the Tribe exercises the right to withdraw amounts from the Funds, neither the Secretary nor the Secretary of the Treasury shall retain any liability for their expenditure or investment. Requires the Tribe to submit to the Secretary for approval an expenditure plan for any portion of appropriations made available that the Tribe does not withdraw. Requires the Secretary to approve an expenditure plan upon receipt of it if the Secretary determines that it is reasonable and consistent with this Act and the Agreement. Prohibits any per capita distribution to any member of the Tribe of any part of the principal of the Funds, or of the income accruing in them. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2007 through 2013 for the Water and Fisheries Fund, and for FY 2007 through 2011 for the Domestic Water Supply Fund. (Sec. 9) Establishes the Salmon and Clearwater River Basins Habitat Fund, consisting of the Nez Perce Tribe Salmon and Clearwater River Basins Habitat Account and the Idaho Salmon and Clearwater River Basins Habitat Account, to pay for habitat protection and restoration in the Salmon and Clearwater River basins. States that the Fund shall be used to supplement amounts made available under any other law for habitat protection and restoration in the Salmon and Clearwater River Basins in Idaho, including projects and programs intended to protect and restore listed fish and their habitat in those basins, as specified in the Agreement and this Act. Exempts the use of the Fund from certain allocation procedures of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Authorizes appropriations to the two Accounts of the Fund for FY 2007 through 2011. (Sec. 10) Declares that the United States, on behalf of the Tribe and the allottees, and the Tribe waive and release all claims: (1) to water rights within the Snake River Basin; (2) for injuries to such water rights; and (3) for injuries to the treaty rights of the Tribe, to the extent that such injuries result or resulted from flow modifications or reductions in the quantity of water available that accrued at any time up to and including the effective date of the settlement, and any continuation thereafter of any such claims, against the State, any agency or political subdivision of the State, or any person, entity, corporation, municipal corporation, or quasi-municipal corporation. Declares that the United States, on behalf of the Tribe and the allottees, and the Tribe waive and release any claim against any party to the Agreement, under any treaty theory, based on reduced water quality resulting directly from flow modifications or reductions in the quantity of water available in the Snake River Basin. Declares that no water right claim that the Tribe or the allottees have asserted, or may in the future assert, outside the Snake River Basin shall require the supply of water from the Snake River Basin to satisfy the claim. Directs the Tribe, in consideration of U.S. performance of all actions required by the Agreement and this Act, including the appropriation of all authorized funds, to execute a waiver and release of the United States from all claims: (1) for water rights within the Snake River Basin, injuries to such water rights, or breach of trust claims for failure to protect, acquire, or develop such water rights that accrued at any time up to and including the effective date of waivers and releases under this Act; (2) for injuries to the Tribe's treaty fishing rights, to the extent that they result or resulted from reductions in the quantity of water available in the Snake River Basin; (3) of breach of trust for failure to protect Nez Perce springs or fountains treaty rights reserved in the Treaty of June 9, 1863; and (4) of breach of trust arising out of the negotiation of or resulting from the adoption of the Agreement. Tolls all periods of limitation and time-based equitable defenses applicable to these claims for the period between the enactment of this Act and the earlier of: (1) the date on which the amounts authorized for the Funds established by this Act are appropriated; or (2) October 1, 2017. Declares that the Tribe shall retain all rights not specifically waived or released in the Agreement or this Act. States that nothing in the Agreement or this Act: (1) constitutes a waiver by the Tribe of any claim against the United States resulting from the construction and operation of the Dworshak Project (Project PWI 05090), other than those specified in this Act; or (2) precludes the Tribe or allottees, or the United States as their trustee, from purchasing or otherwise acquiring water rights in the future to the same extent as any other entity in the State. (Sec. 11) Requires the heads of the Federal agencies involved in the operational Memorandum of Agreement referred to in the Agreement, in implementing the provisions of the Agreement and this Act relating to the use of water stored in Dworshak Reservoir for flow augmentation purposes, to implement a flow augmentation plan beneficial to fish and consistent with the Agreement. Declares that nothing in this Act confers jurisdiction on any State court to: (1) enforce Federal environmental laws regarding the duties of the United States; or (2) conduct judicial review of a Federal agency action.",2023-01-15T04:49:23Z,
108-hr-4666,108,hr,4666,To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.,Native Americans,2004-06-23,2004-07-06,Executive Comment Requested from Interior.,House,"Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-15]",MI,D,D000355,0,"Provides for and approves the settlement of certain land claims of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to take certain alternative lands into trust for the Tribe's benefit, upon fulfillment of a specified condition, as part of the settlement and extinguishment of the Tribe's Charlotte Beach land claims. Extinguishes such claims.",2023-01-15T04:49:15Z,
108-s-2571,108,s,2571,Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-06-23,2004-11-16,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]",WY,R,E000285,2,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans Act of 2004 - Amends the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-determination Act of 1996 to require Federal guarantees for tribal housing activities to guarantee repayment of 95 percent of the unpaid principal and interest due on the notes or other obligations guaranteed.,2023-01-15T04:49:23Z,
108-hr-4647,108,hr,4647,To provide for certain lands to be held in trust for the Utu Utu Gwaitu Paiute Tribe.,Native Americans,2004-06-22,2004-06-24,Executive Comment Requested from Interior.,House,"Rep. McKeon, Howard P. ""Buck"" [R-CA-25]",CA,R,M000508,0,Amends the California Indian Land Transfer Act to provide for certain lands to be held in trust for the Utu Utu Gwaitu Paiute Tribe.,2023-01-15T04:49:15Z,
108-hjres-98,108,hjres,98,To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.,Native Americans,2004-06-18,2004-06-18,Referred to the House Committee on Resources.,House,"Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1]",VA,R,D000597,1,"Declares that the United States acting through Congress: (1) recognizes the special legal and political relationship the Indian tribes have with it and the solemn covenant with the land we share; (2) commends and honors the Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land; (3) acknowledges years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes; (4) apologizes on behalf of the people of the United States to all Native Peoples for the many instances of violence, maltreatment, and neglect inflicted on them by U.S. citizens; (5) expresses its regret for the ramifications of former offenses and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward a brighter future where all the people of this land live reconciled as brothers and sisters, and harmoniously steward and protect this land together; (6) urges the President to acknowledge the offenses of the United States against Indian tribes in U.S. history in order to bring healing to this land by providing a proper foundation for reconciliation between such entities; and (7) commends the State governments that have begun reconciliation efforts with recognized Indian tribes located in their boundaries and encourages all State governments similarly to do the same. Provides that nothing in this Joint Resolution authorizes any claim against the United States or serves as a settlement of any claim against it.",2023-01-15T04:49:10Z,
108-s-2539,108,s,2539,"A bill to amend the Tribally Controlled Colleges or University Assistance Act and the Higher Education Act to improve Tribal  Colleges and Universities, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,2004-06-17,2004-06-17,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR 6/18/2004 S7007-7009),Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,5,"Revises the Tribally Controlled College or University Assistance Act of 1978 and related Federal education law to include: (1) reauthorization of programs for grants to tribally controlled colleges or universities and for renovation; (2) a definition of Indian student; (3) an accreditation requirement; (4) various specified colleges and universities, such as the Bay Mills Community College and the Blackfeet Community College, as a tribal college or university; (5) distance learning as an authorized activity; and (6) loan repayment or cancellation for individuals who teach in tribal colleges or universities. Navajo Nation Higher Education Act of 2004 - States that Congress authorizes Dine College to receive all Federal funding and resources under this Act and other laws for the operation, improvement, and growth of the College.  Authorizes the College to expend money received under this Act to undertake all renovations and repairs to its infrastructure. Directs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on all capital projects and facility needs.  Repeals the Navajo Community College Act.",2023-01-15T04:49:22Z,
108-hr-4601,108,hr,4601,"To amend that Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to recognize Alexander Creek as Native village, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,2004-06-16,2004-06-24,Executive Comment Requested from Interior.,House,"Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]",AK,R,Y000033,0,"Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to recognize Alexander Creek in Seward Meridian, Alaska, as a Native village. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to establish the Alexander Creek account in the Treasury to be available to Alexander Creek Incorporated (an Alaska Native Group corporation) for bidding on and purchasing property sold at public sale, subject to this Act. Requires the: (1) Secretary of the Interior to enter into negotiations to attempt to conclude a land exchange to acquire the surface estate in lands not within any conservation system unit from the State of Alaska or the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to enable Alexander Creek to select additional public lands within its original withdrawal area; and (2) conveyance, without consideration, of the subsurface estate to such conveyed lands to the Cook Inlet Region Incorporated (the Regional Corporation for Alexander Creek). Provides that: (1) upon certification by the Secretary of the appraisal of lands selected for purchase, the Alexander Creek Incorporated shall be deemed to have accepted the terms of this Act in lieu of any other land entitlement it could have received pursuant to this Act; and (2) the acceptance shall satisfy all claims such Corporation had or may have had against the United States on the enactment of this Act.",2023-01-15T04:49:14Z,
108-hr-4602,108,hr,4602,Alaska Native Allotment Subdivision Act,Native Americans,2004-06-16,2004-06-16,Referred to the House Committee on Resources.,House,"Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]",AK,R,Y000033,0,"Alaska Native Allotment Subdivision Act - Authorizes an Alaskan Native owner of restricted land (land in Alaska subject to Federal restrictions against alienation and taxation), with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, to: (1) subdivide the restricted land in accordance with State laws or applicable local platting authority; and (2) execute a certificate of ownership and dedication regarding such land with the same effect under State law as if the subdivided and dedicated land were held by unrestricted fee simple title. Ratifies and confirms prior subdivisions and dedications as of the date of the Secretary's approval. Provides that, except in a case in which a specific interest in such restricted land is dedicated, nothing in this Act terminates, diminishes, or otherwise affects the continued existence and applicability of Federal restrictions against alienation and taxation on restricted land or interests in restricted land (including such subdivided restricted land).",2023-01-15T04:49:14Z,
108-s-2523,108,s,2523,A bill to exempt the Great Plains Region and Rocky Mountain Region of the Bureau of Indian Affairs from trust reform reorganization pending the submission of Agency-specific reorganization plans.,Native Americans,2004-06-16,2004-06-16,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6885-6886),Senate,"Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]",SD,D,D000064,1,"Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from: (1) reorganizing the BIA at the Agency level in its Great Plains Region or its Rocky Mountain Region except with respect to the reform of probate procedure and efforts to encourage land consolidation; and (2) imposing trust management infrastructure reforms on, or altering, the existing trust resource management system of a BIA Agency within such Regions unless the reforms are expressly agreed to by the Indian tribe covered by the Agency.",2023-01-15T04:49:20Z,
108-hr-4577,108,hr,4577,To allow binding arbitration clauses to be included in all contracts affecting the land within the Gila River Indian Community Reservation.,Native Americans,2004-06-15,2004-06-15,Referred to the House Committee on Resources.,House,"Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]",AZ,D,G000551,0,"Amends specified Federal law to allow binding arbitration clauses to be included in all contracts, including leases (as under current law), affecting the land within the Gila River Indian Community Reservation.",2023-01-15T04:49:13Z,
108-hr-4471,108,hr,4471,Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-06-01,2004-10-30,Became Public Law No: 108-393.,House,"Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1]",AZ,R,R000574,3,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans Act of 2004 - Amends the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 to require Federal guarantees for tribal housing activities to guarantee repayment of 95 percent of the unpaid principal and interest due on the notes or other obligations.,2023-01-15T04:49:11Z,
108-hr-4460,108,hr,4460,Navajo Nation Higher Education Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-05-20,2004-06-25,Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.,House,"Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1]",AZ,R,R000574,2,"Navajo Nation Higher Education Act of 2004 - Authorizes the Navajo Nation's Dine College to receive all Federal funding and resources under this Act and other laws for its operation, improvement, and growth. Authorizes the College to expend certain funds to undertake all renovations and repairs to its infrastructure, as identified by a strategic plan approved by it College and submitted to the Secretary of the Interior. Allows funds to be treated as non-Federal, private funds of the College. Authorizes appropriations to the College for: (1) operation and maintenance, to be funded by the Secretary separately from funding institutions under the Tribally Controlled College or University Assistance Act of 1978; and (2) facilities and capital projects, to be funded through any of specified Federal agencies.  Supersedes and repeals the Navajo Community College Act.",2023-01-15T04:49:03Z,
108-s-2436,108,s,2436,A bill to reauthorize the Native American Programs Act of 1974.,Native Americans,2004-05-18,2004-09-30,Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.,Senate,"Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,I000025,2,"Amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to make the Commissioner for Native American Programs (the current chairperson) and the Director of the Indian Health Service (the current vice-chairperson) both co-chairpersons of the Intra-Departmental Council on Native American Affairs.  Amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for FY 2005 through 2009. Changes from annual to every five years the Secretary of the Interior's periodic report to Congress on the social and economic conditions of American Indians, Native Hawaiians, other Native American Pacific Islanders (including American Samoan Natives), and Alaska Natives. Amends the Native Hawaiian Education Act to authorize activities under such Act to include research and education activities relating to Native Hawaiian law.",2023-01-15T04:49:07Z,
108-sjres-37,108,sjres,37,A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian Tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.,Native Americans,2004-05-06,2004-07-15,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 638.,Senate,"Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]",KS,R,B000953,6,"Declares that the United States acting through Congress: (1) recognizes the special legal and political relationship the Indian tribes have with it, the solemn covenant with the land we share, and that there have been years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes; (2) commends and honors the Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land; (3) apologizes on behalf of the people of the United States to all Native Peoples for the many instances of violence, maltreatment, and neglect inflicted on them by U.S. citizens; (4) expresses its regret for the ramifications of former offenses and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward a brighter future where all the people of this land live reconciled as brothers and sisters, and harmoniously steward and protect this land together; (5) urges the President to acknowledge the wrongs of the United States against Indian tribes in U.S. history in order to bring healing to this land by providing a proper foundation for reconciliation between such entities; and (6) commends the State governments that have begun reconciliation efforts with recognized Indian tribes located in their boundaries and encourages all State governments similarly to do the same. Provides that nothing in this Joint Resolution authorizes any claim against the United States or serves as a settlement of any claim against it.",2023-01-15T04:49:08Z,
108-hr-4282,108,hr,4282,Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-05-05,2004-10-06,"Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 460.",House,"Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]",HI,D,A000014,8,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2004 - (Sec. 4) Declares that the United States reaffirms that: (1) Native Hawaiians are a unique and distinct, indigenous, native people with whom the United States has a special political and legal relationship; (2) the United States has a special political and legal relationship with the Native Hawaiian people which includes promoting their welfare; and (3) Congress possesses the authority under the U.S. Constitution to enact legislation to address the conditions of Native Hawaiians and has exercised this authority through the enactment of specified laws. Declares that Native Hawaiians have: (1) an inherent right to autonomy in their internal affairs; (2) an inherent right of self-determination and self-governance; (3) the right to reorganize a Native Hawaiian governing entity; and (4) the right to become economically self-sufficient. Declares that the United States shall continue to engage in a process of reconciliation and political relations with the Native Hawaiian people. Declares that the purpose of this Act is to provide a process for the reorganization of the Native Hawaiian governing entity and the reaffirmation of the political and legal relationship between the United States and the Native Hawaiian governing entity for purposes of continuing a government-to-government relationship.  (Sec. 5) Establishes the U.S. Office for Native Hawaiian Relations within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) continue the process of reconciliation with the Native Hawaiian people in furtherance of the Apology Resolution (Public Law 103-150, a Joint Resolution extending an apology to Native Hawaiians on behalf of the United States for the participation of U.S. agents in the January 17, 1893, overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii); (2) effectuate and coordinate the special political and legal relationship between the Native Hawaiian governing entity and the United States through the Secretary, and with all other Federal agencies; (3) provide timely notice to, and consult with, the Native Hawaiian people and the Native Hawaiian governing entity before taking any actions that may have the potential to significantly affect Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; and (4) consult with the Interagency Coordinating Group (established by this Act), other Federal agencies, the Governor of Hawaii and relevant State agencies on policies, practices, and proposed actions affecting Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands.  (Sec. 6) Establishes the Native Hawaiian Interagency Coordinating Group to: (1) coordinate Federal programs, policies and actions that may affect Native Hawaiians or, significantly or uniquely, Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; and (2) ensure that each Federal agency develops a policy on consultation with the Native Hawaiian people and the Native Hawaiian governing entity. (Sec. 7) Recognizes the right of the Native Hawaiian people to reorganize the Native Hawaiian governing entity to provide for their common welfare and to adopt appropriate organic governing documents.  Establishes a Commission to: (1) prepare and maintain a roll of the adult members of the Native Hawaiian community who elect to participate in such reorganization; and (2) certify that the adult members of the Native Hawaiian community proposed for inclusion on the roll meet the definition of Native Hawaiian.  Outlines the process for the reorganization, which includes forming a Native Hawaiian Governing Council. (Sec. 8) Reaffirms the political and legal relationship between the United States and the Native Hawaiian governing entity upon certification required by the Secretary regarding the organic governing documents and the election of the entity's officers. Extends Federal recognition to the governing entity as the representative governing body of the Native Hawaiian people.  Authorizes the United States, upon such reaffirmation, to negotiate with the governing entity for an agreement addressing specified matters, including the transfer of lands, natural resources, and other assets, and the protection of existing rights related to such lands or resources. Declares that nothing in this Act serves as a settlement of any claim against the United States. Sets 20 years after the extention of Federal recognition to the Native Hawaiian governing entity as the statute of limitations for any claim against the United States under Federal law that: (1) is in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; (2) is asserted by the Native Hawaiian governing entity on behalf of the Native Hawaiian people; and (3) relates to the legal and political relationship between the United States and the Native Hawaiian people. (Sec. 9) States that nothing in this Act: (1) shall be construed to authorize the Native Hawaiian governing entity to conduct gaming activities under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act; or (2) provides an authorization for eligibility to participate in any programs and services of the Bureau of Indian Affairs for any persons not otherwise eligible for them. (Sec. 10) Authorizes appropriations.",2023-01-15T04:48:58Z,
108-s-2382,108,s,2382,Native American Connectivity Act,Native Americans,2004-05-04,2004-09-07,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 691.,Senate,"Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,I000025,4,"Native American Connectivity Act - Establishes within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration a Native American telecommunications block grant program to provide grants on a competitive basis to an Indian tribe or organization, tribal college or university, or institution of higher education acting jointly with an Indian tribe to carry out activities for the development of telecommunications capacities in Indian country. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to provide training and technical assistance grants to: (1) facilitate local use and maintenance of new telecommunications technologies; (2) develop and implement telecommunications and information technology work study programs and related education, development, planning, and management programs; (3) develop a training program for telecommunications employees; or (4) provide assistance to students who participate in programs under (2), above. Provides for: (1) fiscal year block grant set-asides for the training and technical assistance grants; (2) Comptroller General audits of grant fund uses; (3) environmental compliance in the development of telecommunications facilities; and (4) remedies for noncompliance with block grant requirements. Directs the Secretary to report annually to Congress on progress made in accomplishing this Act's objectives, the use of grant funds, and an evaluation of the status of telephone, Internet, and personal computer penetration among Indian households. Authorizes appropriations.",2023-01-15T04:49:05Z,
108-hr-4213,108,hr,4213,"To provide uniform criteria for the administrative acknowledgment and recognition of Indian tribes, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,2004-04-22,2004-04-26,Executive Comment Requested from Interior.,House,"Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2]",CT,R,S001152,4,"Requires an Indian tribe to meet specified criteria before Federal acknowledgement or recognition is granted. Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to repeal the revolving door exemption that allows, under certain conditions, current and former Federal employees and officers assigned to or employed by an Indian tribe to act as agents or attorneys for or appear on behalf of such tribe in connection with matters pending before any department, agency, court, or commission, including matters in which the United States is a party or has a direct and substantial interest.",2023-01-15T04:48:35Z,
108-s-2301,108,s,2301,Native American Fish and Wildlife Resources Management Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-04-07,2004-07-21,Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.,Senate,"Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,I000025,1,"Native American Fish and Wildlife Resources Management Act of 2004 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Tribal Fish and Wildlife Resource Management Program and the Alaska Native Fish and Wildlife Resource Management Program to conduct specified activities in support of the tribal administration of resources. Directs the Secretary, upon the request of an Indian tribal government, to conduct a survey of the reservation or traditional use area of that tribal government to assess needs regarding management of fish and wildlife resources. Requires the development of Fish and Wildlife Resource Management Plans by Indian tribal governments and Alaska Native fish and wildlife organizations (or alternatively, by the Secretary). Requires such plans to govern the management and administration of tribal or Indian fish and wildlife resources by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the tribal government. Requires the Secretaries of the Interior, Commerce, and Agriculture to review the management of resources in regional resource management and traditional use areas. Establishes programs supporting research, education, and employment in connection with tribal resource management.  Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish and administer a Tribal Fish Hatchery Assistance Program. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to establish Alaska Native and Tribal Seafood and Resource Marketing Assistance Programs.",2023-01-15T04:48:32Z,
108-hr-4115,108,hr,4115,"To amend the Act of November 2, 1966 (80 Stat. 1112), to allow binding arbitration clauses to be included in all contracts affecting the land within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation.",Native Americans,2004-04-01,2004-10-16,Became Public Law No: 108-329.,House,"Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5]",AZ,R,H000413,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends specified Federal law to allow binding arbitration clauses to be included in all contracts, including leases (as under current law), affecting the land within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation.",2023-01-15T04:48:38Z,
108-s-2277,108,s,2277,"A bill to amend the Act of November 2, 1966 (80 Stat. 1112), to allow binding arbitration clauses to be included in all contracts affecting the land within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation.",Native Americans,2004-04-01,2004-07-20,Held at the desk.,Senate,"Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]",AZ,R,M000303,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends specified Federal law to allow binding arbitration clauses to be included in all contracts, including leases (as under current law), affecting the land within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation.",2023-01-15T04:48:33Z,
108-s-2232,108,s,2232,Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Amendments of 2004,Native Americans,2004-03-25,2004-03-25,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3182-3184),Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,0,"Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Amendments of 2004 - Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to define a regulated person or entity to be a Indian tribe, a tribal operator of an Indian gaming operation, or any related management contractor or associated person, including certain concessionaires.  Revises procedures for filling vacancies on the National Indian Gaming Commission and the powers of the Chairman. Directs the Commission to monitor, inspect, and access records of class III gaming. Authorizes it, in the case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey any subpoena issued to, any person, to request the Attorney General to invoke the jurisdiction of any U.S. court to compel compliance. Authorizes the Commission to accept gifts on its behalf, subject to specified prohibitions.  Requires the Commission to develop a nonbinding minimum five-year regulatory plan to carry out its activities. Adjusts the salary of the General Counsel to the Commission and of other staff. Requires Commission Chairman approval of any tribal gaming ordinance that provides for a system ensuring background investigations and continuing oversight of tribal gaming commissioners and key tribal gaming commission employees (as well as primary management officials and key employees of a class II gaming enterprise, as under current law). Allows an Indian tribe to enter into a management contract for the operation and management of a class III gaming activity, subject to specified requirements currently applicable to class II gaming management contracts. Revises the authority of the Chairman to levy and collect appropriate civil fines up to $25,000 per violation to specify up to $25,000 per violation, per day. Authorizes the Chairman to issue orders: (1) requiring accounting and disgorgement, including interest; and (2) of reprimand, censure, or the placement of limitations on gaming activities and functions of any regulated person or entity for violations of Federal law or Commission or tribal regulations or ordinances.  Requires the Commission to provide the regulated person or entity (currently, the tribal operator of an Indian game or a management contractor) with a written complaint if the Commission has reason to believe that such person or entity is engaged in specified activities. Authorizes Federal court enforcement of Commission subpoenas. Limits the schedule of fees to be paid to the Commission by each gaming operation that conducts a class II or class III gaming activity during any fiscal year to 0.080 percent of the gaming revenues.",2023-01-15T11:03:07Z,
108-s-2172,108,s,2172,Tribal Contract Support Cost Technical Amendments of 2004,Native Americans,2004-03-08,2004-06-16,Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.,Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,1,"Tribal Contract Support Cost Technical Amendments of 2004 - Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to entitle Indian tribes or tribal organizations to receive, and use at their own discretion, Federal payments for certain contract support costs.  Applies such contract support cost entitlement requirements to tribal agreements with: (1) the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service.",2023-01-15T10:47:53Z,
108-hr-3846,108,hr,3846,Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-02-26,2004-07-22,Became Public Law No: 108-278.,House,"Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11]",CA,R,P000419,8,"(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 20, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management) or the Secretary of Agriculture (with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service), within 120 days after the request of an Indian tribe to enter into an agreement or contract to carry out a project to protect Indian forest land or rangeland (including a project to restore Federal land that borders on or is adjacent to such land) that meets specified criteria, to issue public notice of initiation of any necessary environmental review or of the potential of entering into such an agreement or contract under which the Indian tribe would carry out activities to achieve land management goals for Federal land under the Secretary's jurisdiction and bordering or adjacent to the Indian forest land or rangeland under the Indian tribe's jurisdiction. States as criteria for the selection of Indian land that, among other things, the bordering or adjacent Federal land: (1) pose a fire, disease, or other threat to Indian land or a tribal community, or be in need of land restoration activities; and (2) present or involve a feature or circumstance unique to the particular tribe (including treaty rights or biological, archaeological, historical, or cultural circumstances). Authorizes the appropriate Secretary to enter into such an agreement or contract following completion of any necessary environmental analysis. Specifies proposal evaluation and determination factors. Requires, within four years after enactment of this Act, the Secretary to report to Congress on the Indian tribal requests received and agreements or contracts that have been entered into.",2023-01-15T09:47:44Z,
108-s-2134,108,s,2134,Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004,Native Americans,2004-02-26,2004-02-26,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]",CA,D,F000062,4,"Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management) or the Secretary of Agriculture (with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service), upon request of an Indian tribe to enter into an agreement or contract to carry out a project to protect Indian forest land that meets specified criteria, to issue public notice of initiation of any necessary environmental review or of the potential of entering into such an agreement or contract under which the Indian tribe would carry out certain activities. Authorizes the appropriate Secretary to enter into such an agreement or contract following completion of any necessary environmental analysis.",2023-01-15T10:03:16Z,
108-hr-3838,108,hr,3838,To provide grants to local governments to assist such local governments in participating in certain decisions related to certain Indian groups and Indian tribes.,Native Americans,2004-02-25,2004-03-02,Executive Comment Requested from Interior.,House,"Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5]",CT,R,J000163,3,"Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants to: (1) assist local governments in participating (including through administrative and judicial appeals) in decisions related to specified actions if they are likely to significantly affect the people represented by such governments; and (2) reimburse such governments for participation costs incurred. Specifies among such actions ones in which: (1) an Indian group is seeking Federal recognition and is likely to assert trust status over land within the government's jurisdiction; (2) an acknowledged Indian tribe is requesting such trust status; and (3) an Indian group or tribe is claiming interest in land based on a law specifically applicable to land or natural resource transfers from, by, or on behalf of Indians.",2023-01-15T09:47:45Z,
108-hr-3745,108,hr,3745,Tribal and Local Communities Relationship Improvement Act,Native Americans,2004-01-28,2004-01-30,Executive Comment Requested from Interior.,House,"Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4]",CT,R,S001144,4,"Tribal and Local Communities Relationship Improvement Act - Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to make invalid any tribal-State compact entered into after the enactment of this Act unless it is approved by the Governor and legislature of the State with which the compact was negotiated (with an exception for compact renewals that do not expand covered gambling operations). Requires approval by a State legislature (as well as by the State Governor, as under current law) of Indian gaming as regulated under such Act on lands acquired in trust by the Secretary of the Interior after October 17, 1988. Prohibits the conduct of class III gaming on more than one parcel of land of an Indian tribe (unless under valid existing Tribal-State compacts, but on no more parcels than those on which gaming is conducted on the date of enactment of this Act). Directs the President to establish the Advisory Committee on Minimum Regulatory Requirements and Licensing Standards for Indian Gaming. Requires Committee recommendations to be submitted to specified congressional committees, the National Indian Gaming Commission, and each federally recognized Indian tribe. Establishes the Commission on Native American Policy to study and report to Congress on living standards in Indian country, including health, infrastructure, economic development, educational opportunities, housing, crime control on Indian reservations, the influence of organized crime on Indian gaming, and other specified matters.",2023-01-15T09:32:50Z,
108-s-1996,108,s,1996,Oglala Sioux Tribe Angostura Irrigation Project Modernization and Development Act,Native Americans,2003-12-09,2004-11-30,Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.,Senate,"Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]",SD,D,D000064,3,"(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 20, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Oglala Sioux Tribe Angostura Irrigation Project Modernization and Development Act - Title I: Modernization - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) carry out the modernization and improvement of irrigation facilities at the Angostura Unit as described in a specified report; and (2) provide for the delivery of water saved through such modernization and improvement for fish and wildlife purposes and environmental restoration on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota. Title II: Development - (Sec. 201) Establishes the Oglala Sioux Tribal Development Trust Fund in the Treasury. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to make specified deposits into the Fund and payments from it to the Tribe beginning in the 11th fiscal year after enactment of this Act.  Requires the governing body of the Tribe to prepare a development plan that provides for the manner in which the Tribe shall expend such payments to promote: (1) economic development; (2) infrastructure development; (3) the educational, health, recreational, and social welfare objectives of the Tribe and its members; or (4) any combination of these activities. Requires the Tribal Council to make a copy of the plan available for review and comment by members of the Tribe before it becomes final.  Authorizes the Tribal Council to revise and update the plan on an annual basis, subject to review and comment procedures. States that activities of the Tribe in carrying out the plan shall be audited as part of the annual single-agency audit that the Tribe is required to prepare pursuant to a specified Office of Management and Budget circular. Requires a copy of the audit findings to be inserted into the Tribal Council's published minutes of proceedings. Prohibits distribution of any portion of any payment to the Tribe to any member on a per capita basis. (Sec. 202) States that no payment made to the Tribe shall result in the reduction or denial of any service or program under Federal law with respect to which: (1) the Tribe is otherwise entitled because of its status as a federally recognized Indian tribe; or (2) any individual is entitled because of his or her status as a member of the Tribe. (Sec. 204) States that nothing in this Act: (1) affects any rights, benefits, privileges or claims (including water rights or claims to water rights) of the Tribe, whether located on or off the Reservation, based on treaty, Executive order, agreement, Act of Congress, aboriginal title, the Winters doctrine, or otherwise; (2) validates or invalidates any assertion of the existence, nonexistence, or extinguishment of any water rights or claims to such rights held by the Tribe or any other Indian tribe or individual Indian under Federal or State law; or (3) affects any other water rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act.",2023-01-15T09:17:37Z,
108-s-1955,108,s,1955,Native American Technical Corrections Act of 2004,Native Americans,2003-11-25,2004-05-20,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 529.,Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,0,"Native American Technical Corrections Act of 2004 - Makes technical amendments to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, the Indian Financing Act of 1974, the Indian Tribal Justice Technical and Legal Assistance Act, the Crow Boundary Settlement Act of 1994, the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Indian Tribes Water Rights Settlement Act of 1990, the California Indian Land Transfer Act, and other specified Federal law with regard to: (1) replacing "American Indian Education Foundation" with "National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education"; (2) loan guaranties and insurance with respect to eligible borrowers and loan approval; (3) Indian trust land; (4) Indian tribal justice technical and legal assistance; (5) tribal justice systems; (6) authorization of 99-year leases for the Prairie Band of Potawatomi; (7) certain Navajo Healthcare contracting; (8) distribution of capital gains and any other noninterest income received on funds in the Crow Tribal Trust Fund; (9) use of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe Settlement Fund; (10) deeming of specified lands in Alaska under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to a Native Corporation; and (11) certain lands to be held in trust for the Utu Utu Gwaitu Paiute Tribe, Benton Paiute Reservation. Cowlitz Indian Tribe Distribution of Judgment Funds Act - Specifies the required distribution and use of funds awarded in Indian Claims Commission Docket No. 218 to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe of Washington. Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2003 - Specifies the required distribution and use of funds awarded to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation in the case of Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation v. United States of America, Docket No. 773-87-L.",2023-01-15T09:03:28Z,
108-hr-3605,108,hr,3605,Governmental Pension Plan Equalization Act of 2003,Native Americans,2003-11-21,2004-01-30,Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.,House,"Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5]",AZ,R,H000413,14,"Governmental Pension Plan Equalization Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to specify that rules for governmental plans also apply to plans established for their employees by Indian tribal governments or their subdivisions, agencies, instrumentalities, or entities which they wholly-own or control.",2023-01-15T08:33:22Z,
108-s-1905,108,s,1905,Rural Teacher Housing Act of 2004,Native Americans,2003-11-20,2004-11-17,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 806.,Senate,"Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]",AK,R,M001153,1,"Rural Teacher Housing Act of 2004 - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to provide funds to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to make grants or loans to a school district located within a qualified community for: (1) construction of new housing units within the community, and the purchase and rehabilitation of existing structures to be used as such; (2) rehabilitation or leasing of housing units within a qualified community and the purchase or lease of real property on which such housing units will be constructed, purchased, or rehabilitated; (3) repayment of a loan used for such purposes or any other activities normally associated with them; and (4) funding of any remaining costs not financed by loans or other sources of funding. Defines qualified community as a home rule or general law city incorporated under the laws of Alaska, or an unincorporated community situated outside the city limits, which: (1) has a population of 6,500 or fewer individuals; (2) is situated within or near a Native Village that includes the Metlakatla Indian Community of the Annette Islands Reserve, as determined by the Corporation; and (3) is not connected by road (except the Alaska Marine Highway System or a road through Canada) or railroad to the municipality of Anchorage, Alaska. Requires occupants of such housing units, with certain exceptions, to be teachers, administrators, other school staff, and members of their households. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to carry out this Act from FY 2006 through 2015.",2023-01-15T09:03:29Z,
108-hr-3504,108,hr,3504,To amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to redesignate the American Indian Education Foundation as the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education.,Native Americans,2003-11-17,2004-07-02,Became Public Law No: 108-267.,House,"Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1]",AZ,R,R000574,2,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to redesignate the American Indian Education Foundation as the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education.,2023-01-15T08:33:25Z,
108-s-1823,108,s,1823,"A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation to lease tribally-owned land on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation for 1 or more interstate gas pipelines.",Native Americans,2003-11-05,2003-11-05,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S140043),Senate,"Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT]",MT,R,B001126,1,Permits (under specified conditions) the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation to lease to the Northern Border Pipeline Company tribally-owned land on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation for one or more interstate gas pipelines.,2023-01-15T08:48:05Z,
108-s-1802,108,s,1802,Native American Housing Enhancement Act of 2003,Native Americans,2003-10-30,2003-10-30,"Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs with instructions that when the Committee reports, the bill be referred pursuant to the order of May 27, 1988, to the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban affairs for a period not to exceed 60 days.",Senate,"Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]",SD,D,J000177,1,"Native American Housing Enhancement Act of 2003 - Amends the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 to define, with respect to a dwelling unit, "fair market rent" as one, determined at least annually by the Secretary of the Interior, for existing or newly constructed dwelling units of a size and type similar to, and located in the same market area as, the dwelling unit. Modifies program requirements concerning rents and housing payments. Provides that, in the case of a low-income family residing in a rental dwelling unit assisted with grant amounts under this Act, the monthly rent for the dwelling unit shall not exceed the fair market rent. States that, if such a family resides in a lease purchase dwelling unit assisted with such grant amounts, the monthly homebuyer payment shall not exceed, at the recipient's election, either 30 percent of the monthly adjusted family income, or the fair market rent. Prohibits the Secretary from requiring mandatory recertification of the incomes of families residing in rental or lease purchase dwelling units assisted with such grant amounts. Requires grant recipients to reserve amounts out of such grants to ensure payment of: (1) principal and interest as it becomes due on any bonds or other obligations relating to the housing; and (2) the costs of insurance and administrative expenses for such housing. Prohibits the Secretary from restricting access to, as well as reducing, a grant amount for any Indian tribe based solely on certain conditions relating to retention of grant income. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to declare that the giving of a preference to members of an Indian tribe for the use of any dwelling or other building constructed, improved, altered, repaired, replaced, or otherwise aided with assistance provided under such Act to the Indian tribe shall not constitute a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Amends the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act to make Indian tribes, tribally designated housing entities, or other agencies primarily serving Indians eligible for Youthbuild grants.",2021-09-30T00:42:51Z,
108-hr-3394,108,hr,3394,To clarify the lands over which Indian tribes shall have jurisdiction or exercise governmental power.,Native Americans,2003-10-29,2003-10-29,Referred to the House Committee on Resources.,House,"Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24]",NY,R,B000586,6,"States that no Indian tribe shall have jurisdiction over, or shall exercise governmental power within, any land that is not located in the same State as the reservation, trust lands, or other tribal lands that constituted the principal residence and location of that Indian tribe on the enactment of this Act, unless such land is: (1) contiguous to the lands that constituted the principal residence and location of the Indian tribe as of the enactment; or (2) has been taken into trust. Provides that an Indian tribe that had no such reservation, trust lands, or other tribal lands shall not have jurisdiction over, or exercise governmental power within, any land located outside of the State in which that Indian tribe was principally located as of such enactment, until and unless land has been taken into trust on behalf of that Indian tribe.",2023-01-15T07:47:45Z,
108-s-1770,108,s,1770,Indian Money Account Claim Satisfaction Act of 2003,Native Americans,2003-10-21,2003-10-29,Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-389.,Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,2,"Indian Money Account Claim Satisfaction Act of 2003 - Establishes the Indian Money Account Claim Satisfaction Task Force: (1) to complete an analysis of records, data, and other historical information with regard to the conduct of an historical accounting submitted by the parties in the class action to the district court in January 2003 (Cobell v. Norton (No. 96cv01285, D.D.C.)); and (2) after such completion to hold meetings with representatives of the plaintiffs in the civil action, the Departments of Justice and of the Interior and any other parties that, in the discretion of the Task Force, are necessary to carryout out its duties.  Requires the Task Force to develop appropriate methodologies or models to conduct an accounting to determine in current dollars the balances of: (1) all individual Indian money accounts opened in or after 1985; (2) all individual Indian money accounts opened on or after the enactment of a certain Act of June 24, 1938, regarding deposit, care, and investment of Indian moneys, and before 1985; and (3) all individual Indian money accounts opened before such enactment. Establishes the Indian Money Claims Tribunal to serve as arbitrator if an eligible individual elects to have the amount of the balance in the individual Indian money account determined through arbitration. Binds the individual and the United States to any determination made by the Tribunal. Requires payments made pursuant to this Act to be derived from the permanent judgment appropriation (commonly known as the Judgment Fund), without further appropriations.",2023-01-15T08:03:18Z,
108-sres-248,108,sres,248,A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the individual Indian money account trust fund lawsuit.,Native Americans,2003-10-21,2004-11-19,Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11584),Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,4,"Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the interests of Indian beneficiaries and the United States would best be served by a voluntary alternative dispute resolution process, not limited to mediation, that will lead to a full, fair, and final settlement of potential individual Indian money account claims; and (2) Federal legislation may be necessary to ensure a full, fair, and final resolution of specified class action litigation.",2023-01-15T08:03:16Z,
108-sres-246,108,sres,246,"A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that November 22, 1983, the date of the restoration by the Federal Government of Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, should be memorialized.",Native Americans,2003-10-17,2003-11-21,Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.,Senate,"Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]",OR,R,S001142,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of the Senate that November 22,1983, should be memorialized as the date on which the Federal Government restored Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon.",2023-01-15T08:03:16Z,
108-s-1721,108,s,1721,American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2004,Native Americans,2003-10-14,2004-10-27,Became Public Law No: 108-374.,Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,2,"(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on May 13, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Indian Land Consolidation Act to require that any trust or restricted interest in land or interest in trust personalty, subject to applicable Federal law, that is not disposed of by a valid will shall descend: (1) according to an applicable tribal probate code approved in the Act; or (2) if such tribal code does not apply, in accordance with this Act. Repeals the limitation of any devise of an interest in trust or restricted land to a decedent's Indian spouse. Provides that such surviving spouse shall receive: (1) one-third of the decedent's trust personalty and a life estate in the interests of trust or restricted lands if there are one or more eligible heirs (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, parents, or siblings); or (2) all of such trust personalty and life estate if there are none. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to maintain trust personalty passing to a surviving spouse in an account as trust personalty, but only if the spouse is Indian. Provides that if property does not pass under such requirements, it shall pass to the Indian tribe with jurisdiction over the interests in trust or restricted lands. Allows an Indian co-owner of a parcel of trust or restricted land, however, to acquire an interest that would otherwise descend to the tribe by paying the fair market value into the estate before the close of probate. Requires the interests in trust or restricted lands, if there is no Indian tribe with jurisdiction, to be: (1) divided equally among co-owners of trust or restricted interests in the parcel; or (2) passed to the United States if there are no co-owners. Requires the Secretary to sell such interests and deposit the proceeds into the Acquisition Fund to acquire additional fractional interests in trust or restricted lands. Provides for the purchase of such an interest by the owner of a contiguous parcel of land. Specifies the intestate descent of small fractional trust or restricted interests (less than five percent of the entire undivided ownership) in a parcel of land in the decedent's estate. Entitles to a life estate in such interest a surviving spouse residing on the land at the time of the decedent's death. (Currently, such interest shall be held by the heirs with the right of survivorship.) Applies the single heir rule (oldest surviving child, or oldest surviving grandchild, or oldest surviving great grandchild, or the Indian tribe with jurisdiction over the interest) where no life estate is created or if there is a remainder interest. Allows equal division among co-owners of the interest, if it does not pass and there is no Indian tribe. Provides for renunciation of an interest by an heir in favor of specified others, but in no case in favor of more than one heir or person. Permits the governing body of the Indian tribe with jurisdiction over an interest to adopt a different rule of intestate descent, subject to certain requirements, including limitation of the interest to one heir. Declares that, in the case of intestate succession, if an individual fails to survive the decedent by at least 120 hours, the individual shall be deemed to have predeceased the decedent for such purpose, and the decedent's heirs shall be determined in accordance with this Act. Revises requirements for testamentary disposition of a trust or restricted interest in land. Permits devise of such an interest, in trust or restricted status, to: (1) any lineal descendant of the testator; or (2) any person who owns a preexisting undivided trust or restricted interest in the same parcel of land. Retains authority to devise such an interest to the Indian tribe with jurisdiction over the land, or to any Indian. Repeals the limitation of any devise of an interest in trust or restricted land to a decedent's Indian spouse. Deems a devise of a trust or restricted interest in land to an Indian or the Indian tribe with jurisdiction over the interest to be a devise of the interest in trust or restricted status. Provides similarly that any devise of a trust or restricted interest in land to any lineal descendant or any owner of a preexisting undivided trust or restricted interest in the same parcel of land shall be presumed to be a devise of the interest in trust or restricted status, unless language in such devise clearly evidences the testator's intent that the interest is to pass as a life estate or fee interest without Federal restrictions. Sets limits on the devise of an interest in trust or restricted land as a life estate or in fee. Permits the owner of an interest in trust personalty (all funds and securities held in trust in an individual Indian money account, or otherwise supervised by the Secretary) to devise it to any person or entity.   Declares that the presumptive creation of a joint tenancy, where trust or restricted interests in a parcel of land are devised to more than one person, shall not apply to any such devise in a will executed before a specified date.  Provides that nothing in this Act amends or otherwise affects the application of any other Federal law that pertains to: (1) trust or restricted land located on one or more specific Indian reservations that are expressly identified in such law; or (2) the allotted lands of one or more specific Indian tribes that are expressly identified in such law. Declares that no heirs by killing (who knowingly participate as a principal or an accessory before the fact in the willful and unlawful killing of a decedent) shall in any way acquire any trust or restricted interests in land or interests in personalty as the result of the decedent's death. Deems an heir by killing to have predeceased the decedent. Prescribes general rules for inheritance by pretermitted spouses and children, and other specified matters. (Sec. 4) Provides for the partition and sale by competitive bid for not less than the final appraised fair market value of highly fractionated Indian land (having at least 50-99 owners, none of whom owns an undivided interest greater than ten percent of the whole, or having 100 or more co-owners). Limits eligible purchasers to: (1) the Indian tribe with jurisdiction over the subject land that owns an undivided interest in the parcel of land; (2) any member of the tribe, or person eligible to be a member; (3) any member of another tribe, or person eligible to be a member, who is already a co-owner; or (4) a lineal Indian descendent of the original allottee. Makes special eligibility qualifications with respect to parcels located in California. Authorizes the Secretary to provide grants and low interest loans to successful bidders at such authorized sales provided that: (1) the total amount of such assistance in any such sale shall not exceed 20 percent of the appraised value of the parcel of land sold; and (2) the grant or loan funds provided shall only be applied toward the purchase price of such parcel. (Sec. 5) Prescribes means, under specified conditions, by which co-owners of trust or restricted interests in a parcel of land may enter into surface leases of such parcel for a maximum ten-year term for agricultural purposes, without the Secretary's approval. Provides for revocation of the owner-managed status of such an interest, and resumption of management by the Secretary, upon written request of all the owners.  (Sec. 6) Allows the Secretary to sell trust or restricted interests in a parcel of land in the decedent's estate at probate (including the interest that a surviving spouse who is receiving a life estate would otherwise receive) at no less than fair market value to: (1) any other eligible heir taking an interest in the same parcel by intestate succession or the decedent's other devisees of interest in the same parcel who are eligible to receive a devise; (2) all persons who own undivided trust or restricted interests in the same parcel of land involved in the probate proceeding; and (3) the Indian tribe with jurisdiction over the interest, or the Secretary on behalf of such Indian tribe. Prohibits sale of an interest in probate (consisting of five percent or more of the entire undivided ownership of a parcel) without the consent of the heirs or devisees of such interest, and the decedent's surviving spouse, if any, receiving a life estate. Permits the auction and sale of an interest at probate without the consent of an heir receiving an interest passing by intestate succession that is less than five percent of the entire undivided ownership of the parcel. Requires such an heir's consent, however, before the sale at probate of the heir's interest if, at the time of the decedent's death, the heir was residing on the parcel of land of which the interest to be sold was a part. Prohibits the Secretary from approving a tribal probate code that prevents the devise of an interest in trust or restricted land to an Indian lineal descendant of the original allottee, or an Indian who is not a member of the tribe with jurisdiction over the interest, unless it provides for the renouncing of interests, the reservation of life estates, and payment of fair market value. Provides that the authority available to an Indian tribe to acquire an interest in trust or restricted land devised by the owner to a non-Indian shall not apply if the interest is part of a family farm that is devised to a member of the decedent's family, and the devisee agrees that the Indian tribe will have the opportunity to acquire the interest for fair market value if it is offered for sale to an entity that is not a member of the family of the owner of the land.  Makes the fractional interest acquisition program permanent. Allows the Secretary to acquire a fractional interest in trust or restricted land from an heir during probate, with the heir's consent, and at fair market value. Revises requirements for certain procedures for minimizing administrative costs with respect to the sale of interests to Indian landowners. Authorizes appropriations for the program for FY 2005 through 2010. Repeals current conditions on the authority of an Indian tribe receiving a fractional interest, as a tenant in common with the other owners of the trust or restricted lands, to lease the interest, sell the resources, consent to the granting of rights-of-way, or engage in any other transaction affecting the trust or restricted land authorized by law. Requires the Secretary to place a lien on any revenue accruing to such an acquired fractional interest until the Secretary provides for its removal under specified conditions, and upon payment into the Acquisition Fund of an amount equal to the purchase price of that interest. Extends to transfer for no or nominal consideration to an Indian co-owner or to the tribe with jurisdiction over the subject parcel of land, where the grantor owns a fractional interest that represents five percent or less of the parcel, permission for waiver of the requirement for an estimate of value before such transfer. Grants to the Indian tribe with jurisdiction over the parcel of, or interest in, trust or restricted land, before the Secretary approves an application to terminate its trust status or remove restrictions on its alienation (except with respect to certain family farms), the opportunity: (1) to match any offer contained in the application; or (2) if no purchase price is offered, to acquire the parcel or interest by paying its fair market value.  Expands the meaning of Indian, for Indian land consolidation purposes, to include an owner of a trust or restricted interest in land (with special requirements for parcels of land in California). Provides that the rules of intestate succession under the Indian Land Consolidation Act or a tribal probate code approved under such Act or regulations promulgated under it shall apply to that land for which patents have been executed and delivered. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to: (1) Indian tribes for tribal probate code development and estate planning services to tribal members; (2) certain qualified nonprofit organizations that provide legal assistance services for Indian tribes, Indian organizations, and individual owners of interests in trust or restricted lands to provide civil legal assistance in developing tribal probate codes, for estate planning services, or for other related purposes; and (3) other providers of such assistance in specific areas and reservations where such qualified nonprofit organizations do not provide it. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to notify each Indian landowner of specified information concerning each tract of trust or restricted land in which the Indian landowner has an interest. Directs the Secretary to develop: (1) a pilot project for the creation of legal entities such as private or family trusts, partnerships, corporations, or other organizations to improve, facilitate, and assist in the efficient management of interests in trust or restricted lands or funds owned by Indian family members and relatives; and (2) proposed rules, regulations, and guidelines to implement such project. Limits to 30 the number of entities established under the project.  Requires the Secretary to seek to give written notifications to all heirs before holding a hearing to determine the heirs to trust or restricted property, or making a decision determining such heirs. Presumes an heir to be missing if: (1) such heir's whereabouts remain unknown 60 days after completion of the required notice; and (2) in the proceeding to determine heirs, the Secretary finds that the heir has had no contact with other heirs of the decedent, if any, or with the Department relating to trust or restricted land or other trust assets at any time during the six-year period preceding the hearing. Deems such an heir to have predeceased the decedent for purposes of descent and devise of trust or restricted land and trust personalty within the decedent's estate. (Sec. 7) Requires the Secretary at least annually to include, along with other regular reports to owners of trust or restricted interests in land and individual Indian money account owners, a change of name and address form for the owner to confirm or update his or her name or address.",2023-01-15T08:03:20Z,
108-s-1715,108,s,1715,Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2004,Native Americans,2003-10-03,2004-11-16,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 804.,Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,1,"Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2004 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Indian Self-determination and Education Assistance Act to revise title IV provisions for tribal self-governance.  Authorizes participation in the tribal self-governance program within the Department of the Interior by any Indian tribe that meets specified eligibility criteria. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from limiting the number of additional tribes to be selected each year from among tribes that are so eligible. Allows an Indian tribe to opt to authorize another Indian tribe, an intertribal consortium, or a tribal organization to plan for or carry out an included program on its behalf under title IV. Allows two or more Indian tribes, not otherwise eligible, to be treated as a single tribe to participate in self-governance as a consortium, if each tribe so requests and if the consortium itself is eligible. Allows a tribe to withdraw from a consortium and participate in self-governance on its own if it meets eligibility criteria. Requires the planning phase to be conducted to the satisfaction of the Indian tribe.  Makes eligible for planning and negotiation grants those Indian tribes that have met certain requirements (involving their official request for participation in self-governance and their demonstration of financial stability and management capability); but provides that receipt of such a grant is not a requirement for participation in self-governance.  Revises requirements for compacts and funding agreements. Eliminates a requirement that funding agreements be annual. Continues requirements that funding agreements include all programs carried out by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) that are provided for or administered by the Secretary under specified Acts or for the benefit of Indians from funds of agencies other than the Department. Adds to existing programs under this category those carried out by the Office of Special Trustee, programs provided for the benefit of Indians because of their status as Indians, and all programs with respect to which Indian tribes or Indians are primary or significant beneficiaries.  Requires, in addition, that funding agreements, as determined by the Indian tribe, authorize the Indian tribe to plan, conduct, consolidate, administer, and receive full tribal share funding for all programs carried out by the Secretary outside the BIA, without regard to the agency or office within which the program is performed, including funding for certain agency, area, and central office functions.  Allows a funding agreement, as the parties consider appropriate, to include additional programs administered by the Secretary that are of special geographical, historical, or cultural significance to the Indian tribe.  Continues current exclusions from funding agreements of programs under the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978, or for elementary and secondary schools under a formula developed the Education Amendments of 1978, or for the Flathead Agency Irrigation or Power Divisions. Authorizes Indian tribes, at their discretion, to negotiate multiyear funding agreements with the Secretary. Revises requirements for monitoring by the Secretary of funding agreements with respect to Indian tribes' performance of trust functions. Declares that, before the Secretary may reassume an included program and its associated funding, there must be: (1) a specific finding regarding imminent jeopardy to a physical trust asset, natural resource, or public health and safety, or regarding gross mismanagement; and (2) provision of notice, hearing, and an opportunity for the tribe to correct the problem. Authorizes the Secretary, in exceptional cases where there is a finding of imminent, substantial, and irreparable harm, to give written notice to the tribe and immediately resume operation of an included program. Sets forth procedures in cases of inability to agree on a compact or funding agreement. Prescribes requirements for: (1) construction programs and projects; (2) payments to tribes to carry out funding agreements; (3) civil actions; (4) disclaimers; (5) annual budget requests; and (6) appeals of the Secretary's decisions under title IV. Authorizes appropriations.",2023-01-15T08:03:20Z,
108-s-1696,108,s,1696,Department of Health and Human Services Tribal Self-Governance Amendments Act of 2004,Native Americans,2003-10-01,2004-11-16,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 803.,Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,1,"Department of Health and Human Services Tribal Self-Governance Amendments Act of 2004 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to provide for further self-governance by Indian tribes. Establishes a five-year project to demonstrate the effectiveness of tribal operation of certain programs currently operated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Entitles up to 50 eligible Indian tribes to participate in the demonstration project; but authorizes the Secretary of HHS, if more than 50 request participation, to select additional tribes to participate. Makes a tribe eligible for a project only if it is party to a tribal self-governance compact or a funding agreement relating to certain Federal programs. Directs the Secretary to establish a program to award planning and negotiation grants to eligible tribes, but states that receipt of such a grant is not a requirement for project participation. Sets forth requirements for compacts and funding agreements. Makes eligible for inclusion in a funding agreement the following programs: (1) grants for older Native Americans; (2) tribal temporary assistance for needy families; (3) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance; (4) Community Services Block Grant; (5) Child Care and Development Fund; (6) native employment works; (7) Head Start; (8) child welfare services; (9) promoting safe and stable families; (10) family violence prevention grants for battered women's shelters; (11) targeted capacity expansion, related to substance abuse and mental health services; (12) mental health and substance abuse block grant; and (13) community health center grants. Authorizes the Secretary to identify up to six additional programs annually for inclusion in the demonstration project, including: (1) all other programs in which Indian tribes are eligible to participate, or for which Indians are eligible beneficiaries; and (2) competitive grants for which an Indian tribe receives an individual or cooperative award, upon agreement to such grant restrictions regarding program redesign and budget reallocation. Prescribes requirements for: (1) contents of funding agreements; (2) transfer of funds; (3) waivers for redesign, consolidation, and reallocation; (4) procedures in cases of inability to agree on a compact or funding agreement; and (5) reports. Authorizes appropriations.",2023-01-15T08:03:21Z,
108-s-1648,108,s,1648,A bill to modify the date as of which certain tribal land of the Lytton Rancheria of California is deemed to be held in trust.,Native Americans,2003-09-24,2003-09-24,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11915),Senate,"Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]",CA,D,F000062,0,"Amends the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act to repeal the declaration that specified lands accepted by the Secretary of the Interior for the benefit of the Lytton Rancheria in California, shall be deemed to have been held in trust and part of the reservation before October 17, 1988.",2023-01-15T07:02:58Z,
108-s-1600,108,s,1600,Indian Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation Act of 2003,Native Americans,2003-09-09,2003-09-09,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11251-11252),Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,2,"Indian Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop a uniform method, criteria, and procedures for determining, analyzing, and compiling the program and service assistance needs of Indian tribes and Indians. Requires Federal agencies to conduct Indian needs assessments to determine the actual needs of tribes and Indians eligible for programs and services administered by such departments and agencies. Directs the Secretary to develop a uniform method, criteria, and procedures for compiling, maintaining, keeping current, and reporting to Congress all information concerning: (1) annual Federal expenditures for programs and services for which Indians are eligible; (2) services or programs specifically for the benefit of Indians; and (3) methods of delivery of services and funding. Requires Federal departments and agencies responsible for providing services or programs to or for the benefit of tribes or Indians to: (1) file annual Indian program evaluations with specified congressional committees; and (2) publish annual listings in the Federal Register of all agency programs and services for which Indian tribes may be eligible. Directs the Secretary to file a strategic plan for the coordination of Federal assistance for Indians.",2023-01-15T07:02:59Z,
108-s-1601,108,s,1601,Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2004,Native Americans,2003-09-09,2004-11-05,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.",Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,5,"(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on March 9, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2004 - Reauthorizes the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. (Sec. 3) Amends the Act to define "child abuse" as any case in which a child is exposed to family violence. (Sec. 4) Requires the local law enforcement agency (if other than the State law enforcement agency) to report the occurrence immediately to the State law enforcement agency if: (1) a report of abuse or family violence involves an alleged abuser who is a non-Indian; and (2) a preliminary inquiry indicates a criminal violation has occurred. (Sec. 5) Repeals the requirement for a feasibility study on the establishment of a Central Register for reports or information on the abuse of children in Indian country. Requires the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), instead, to: (1) identify impediments to the reduction of child abuse on Indian reservations; (2) evaluate the interagency and intergovernmental cooperation and jurisdictional impediments in investigations and prosecutions; and (3) report to Congress on ways to eliminate those impediments. (Sec. 6) Requires the Secretaries of the Interior and of Health and Human Services (Secretaries) to include contracted and volunteer positions on their respective list of all authorized positions within their departments whose duties and responsibilities involve regular contact with, or control over, Indian children. Requires a background check, based on a set of fingerprints of such employees, volunteers, or contractors, that may be conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Authorizes the character investigation to include a review of applicable State and tribal criminal history repositories. Requires each Indian tribe or tribal organization that receives funds under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act or the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 to conduct character investigations of volunteers or contractors who are employed, or are being considered for employment, by such tribe or tribal organization in a position that involves regular contact with, or control over, Indian children. Considers such investigations to satisfy any Federal requirements for a background check in connection with the placement of an Indian child in a foster or adoptive home or an institution. Provides that, on certification by an Indian tribe that the Indian tribe is in compliance with this Act, the licensing or approval of guardianships, foster or adoptive homes, or institutions by an Indian tribe in accordance with tribal law shall be considered to be equivalent to State licensing or approval for the purposes of any law that authorizes placement in or provides funding for guardianships, foster or adoptive homes, or institutions. (Sec. 7) Expands the use of grants from the Indian Child Abuse Treatment Grant Program to treatment programs on Indian reservations for victims of child abuse (currently, only child sexual abuse). Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish demonstration projects to facilitate the development of a culturally-sensitive traditional healing treatment program for child abuse and family violence to be operated by an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or inter-tribal consortium. Requires special consideration to be given in selecting demonstration project participants to projects relating to behavioral and emotional effects of child abuse, elimination of abuse by parents, and reunification of the family. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2010, of which a specific sum shall be set aside annually for the projects. (Sec. 8) Requires the Secretary to establish within each Regional (currently, area) office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs an Indian Child Resource and Family Services Center. Requires the Attorney General and the Secretaries (currently, the Secretaries) to enter into a memorandum of agreement providing for staffing such Centers.  Revises the duties of each Center advisory board to include assisting the Center in developing strategies relating to family violence, child abuse, and child neglect.  Replaces Juneau Area with Alaska Region with respect to Alaskan Regional Centers serving more than one tribe that are required, before entering a contract to operate under the Indian Self- Determination Act, to obtain only the consent of such tribes or tribal consortia that are engaged in contracting of Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention programs (as opposed to obtaining the consent of each of the other tribes the Center serves). Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2010. (Sec. 9) Modifies the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Program to include among the duties of designated agencies and officials regarding investigation, treatment, and prevention of child abuse and family violence: (1) coordination and reporting as well as investigation of reported cases of child abuse and child neglect; and (2) treatment and prevention of incidents of child abuse. Permits use of Program funds for purchasing other related items (as well as equipment) to assist in the investigation of cases of child abuse and child neglect under a child protective services program. Revises the criteria for the development and implementation of a multidisciplinary child abuse investigation and prosecution program to authorize intergovernmental or interagency agreements for coordination of law enforcement agencies, courts, and other tribal, Federal, and State agencies to specify appropriate measures for ensuring child protection worker safety while performing responsibilities. Authorizes a multidisciplinary child abuse investigation and prosecution program to: (1) provide for training programs or expenses for child protection services personnel, law enforcement personnel, or judicial personnel to meet any necessary certification requirements; and (2) develop and implement strategies designed to ensure the safety of child protection workers while performing responsibilities. Allows use of Program funds for infrastructure enhancements to improve tribal data systems to monitor the progress of families, evaluate service and treatment outcomes, and determine the most effective approaches and activities. Requires recipients of such funds to furnish the Secretary with information not only to allow for the evaluation of the program for which the award is made but to examine the: (1) range and scope of training opportunities, including numbers and percentage of child protection workers engaged in the training programs; (2) threats to child protection workers, if any, and the strategies used to address their safety; and (3) community outreach and awareness programs including any strategies to increase the ability of the community to contact appropriate reporting officials regarding occurrences of child abuse. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2010. (Sec. 10) Authorizes the Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Attorney General, on the receipt of an acceptable plan submitted by an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or inter-tribal consortium, to permit such entity to carry out a demonstration project to coordinate its federally funded child abuse-related service programs in a manner that integrates the program services into a single coordinated, comprehensive program that reduces administrative costs by consolidating administrative functions. Allows such an entity, with the consent of the pertinent Federal funding agencies, to integrate its child abuse-related service programs. Lists a plan's requirements. Requires the Secretaries and Attorney General to enter into a memorandum of agreement providing for the implementation of demonstration projects. Makes the Bureau of Indian Affairs the project coordinating agency. Prohibits the amount of Federal funds made available to any tribal government conducting a demonstration project from being reduced because of the project. (Sec. 11) Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require the Attorney General to award Grants to Combat Violent Crimes Against Women to tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions to: (1) increase awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault against Indian women; (2) enhance the response to violence against Indian women at the Federal, State, and tribal levels; and (3) identify and provide technical assistance to coalition membership and tribal communities to enhance access to essential services to Indian women victimized by domestic and sexual violence. Requires such grants to be awarded to: (1) established nonprofit, nongovernmental tribal coalitions that address domestic violence and sexual assault against Indian women; and (2) individuals or organizations that propose to incorporate as such and for that purpose. Makes an award recipient eligible to receive additional grants under such Act to carry out the purposes of the Grants to Combat Violent Crimes Against Women program. Makes 1/54th of Grants to Combat Violent Crimes Against Women available for tribal coalition grants under this Act.",2023-01-15T10:47:54Z,
108-s-1565,108,s,1565,A bill to reauthorize the Native American Programs Act of 1974.,Native Americans,2003-08-01,2003-08-01,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,I000025,0,Amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for FY 2003 through 2007.,2023-01-15T06:32:51Z,
108-s-1528,108,s,1528,Indian Tribal Development Consolidated Funding Act of 2003,Native Americans,2003-07-31,2003-07-31,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR 8/1/2003 S10651-10653),Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,2,"Indian Tribal Development Consolidated Funding Act of 2003 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to select up to 24 Indian tribes, tribal organizations, or consortia of tribes or organizations per fiscal year to participate in projects to foster community, economic, and business development in Native American communities through grants or other financial assistance provided through Federal programs or projects. Outlines procedures for processing requests for joint financing (financing by at least two Federal assistance programs). Authorizes the establishment of a joint assistance fund to ensure that amounts received from more than one Federal program or appropriation are more effectively administered.Provides for the financial management, accountability, and audits of the use of financial assistance provided.Authorizes the provision of technical assistance and personnel training under a project approved for joint financing. Authorizes the head of an executive agency to enter into an agreement with a State to extend the benefits of this Act to a project that involves assistance from at least one executive agency, the State, and at least one tribal agency or instrumentality.",2023-01-15T06:17:47Z,
108-s-1529,108,s,1529,Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Amendments of 2004,Native Americans,2003-07-31,2004-09-28,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 739.,Senate,"Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]",CO,R,C000077,1,"Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Amendments of 2004 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to exempt from the Gambling Devices Transportation Act (Johnson Act) class II gaming (bingo and certain card games) for which an electronic aid, computer, or other technological aid is used in connection with such gaming.  Revises requirements for filling vacancies on the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC). Revises the powers of its Chairman to permit the Chairman to delegate any of his or her authorities to an individual Commissioner.  Directs the NIGC to: (1) develop a minimum five-year strategic plan meeting specified criteria, and updated biennially, to carry out its activities; and (2) require the registration of any electronic aid, computer, or other technological gaming aid intended for use on Indian land, and of any manufacturer, seller, dealer, buyer, lessor, or any other person engaged in the business of repairing, reconditioning, or reprogramming such technological aids. Requires such manufacturers and others required to register also to: (1) number sequentially each technological aid (or computer or other technological aid in the person's physical possession); and (2) affix permanently to the aid the serial number, legal and trade name of the manufacturer or registrant, and date of manufacture or, as appropriate, the date on which the serial number is affixed. Prescribes recordkeeping requirements for persons required to register. Prescribes civil penalties for failure to comply with registration, aid numbering, and recordkeeping requirements.  Adjusts the salary of the General Counsel to the Commission and of other staff. Extends to tribal gaming commissioners and key tribal gaming commission employees of a class II gaming enterprise the requirement for background investigations applicable to the primary management officials and key employees. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from approving any Tribal-State compact or other agreement that includes an apportionment of net revenues with a State or local government unless total net revenues are required by the compact to exceed the amounts necessary to fund tribal government operations or programs. Requires a State receiving an apportionment to render a substantial economic benefit to the Indian tribe. Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations within 18 months to provide guidance to Indian tribes and States on the scope of allowable assessments and the apportionment of revenues negotiated under this Act. Revises requirements for the Secretary's action in the event that a State does not consent during a certain period to a proposed compact with a Tribe on class III gaming (any type of gaming other than classes I or II) that is submitted by a mediator. Sets a deadline of 180 days after notification by the mediator of the State's failure for the Secretary to prescribe procedures under which class III gaming may be conducted on Indian lands over which the tribe has jurisdiction. Provides for an additional 180 day extension of negotiating time if a new tribal-State compact cannot be negotiated before the official expiration date of the current compact, during which time tribal class III gaming activities may legally continue. Allows an Indian tribe to enter into a management contract for the operation and management of a class III gaming activity, subject to specified background information review requirements currently applicable to class II gaming management contracts. Revises the schedule of fees to be paid to the Commission by each gaming operation that conducts a class II or class III gaming activity. Replaces the current fee formula with a progressive rate structure levied on gross revenues in excess of $1.5 million from each operation, or a flat fee. Increases the total amount of all fees that may be imposed during any fiscal year from $8 million to: (1) $11.5 million in FY 2005; (2) $12 million in FY 2006 and 2007; and (3) $13 million in FY 2008 and 2009. Requires the Commission to adopt the schedule of fees by a vote of at least two members. Provides that in carrying out IGRA the Secretary, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the NIGC Chairman shall involve and consult with Indian tribes to the maximum extent practicable, as appropriate, in a manner that is consistent with the Federal trust and the government-to-government relationship that exists between Indian tribes and the Federal Government. Authorizes appropriations in an amount equal to the amount of funds derived from fees collected. Provides for additional amounts to be appropriated to fund the operations of the NIGC.",2023-01-15T06:17:47Z,
108-s-1530,108,s,1530,Tribal Parity Act,Native Americans,2003-07-31,2004-11-29,Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.,Senate,"Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]",SD,D,D000064,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on September 21, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Tribal Parity Act - Amends the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act to increase from $39.3 million to $186,822,140 the aggregate amount to be deposited into the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund by the Secretary of the Treasury to provide compensation to the Lower Brule Tribe of South Dakota for damage to tribal land caused by Pick-Sloan projects along the Missouri River. Amends the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act of 1996 to increase from $27.5 million to $105,917,853 the aggregate amount to be deposited into the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund by the Secretary to provide compensation to the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe of South Dakota for such damage.",2023-01-15T06:17:47Z,
108-s-1540,108,s,1540,Indian Trust Payment Equity Act of 2003,Native Americans,2003-07-31,2003-07-31,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]",SD,D,D000064,0,"Indian Trust Payment Equity Act of 2003 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior for each of FY 2004 through 2008 to use $2 billion of the amounts in the Indian Trust Payment Equity Fund established by this Act to provide payments to Indian tribes for amounts owed by the United States to individual Indian money account holders as a result of mismanagement of the individual Indian money fund. Authorizes the Secretary: (1) to enter into a contract with an Indian tribe under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, or amend such a contract, to provide funds to the Indian tribe from the Fund to assist it in performing audits of individual Indian money accounts in accordance with generally accepted Federal accounting standards; and (2) if the account holder accepts the results of an audit, to use amounts in the Fund as partial payment until a full accounting is satisfied. Provides that nothing in this Act: (1) negates or otherwise affects the requirement of the Department of the Interior to complete the accounting; or (2) constitutes a settlement regarding any individual Indian money account or any civil action to compel an accounting and payment of amounts owed to such account holders. Establishes the Indian Trust Payment Equity Fund in the Treasury to be used to carry out this Act, consisting of amounts appropriated under this Act.",2023-01-15T06:17:46Z,
108-s-1542,108,s,1542,Tribal Economic Enhancement Act of 2003,Native Americans,2003-07-31,2003-07-31,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.,Senate,"Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]",SD,D,J000177,0,Tribal Economic Enhancement Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) permit certain Indian governments or subdivisions to make the subchapter S (small business) election; (2) permit tax exemption for interest from tribal bonds; (3) exempt from volume cap limits any qualified bond of an Indian tribal government; (4) modify requirements concerning the authority of tribal governments to issue tax-exempt bonds; (5) require consideration of Indian housing waiting lists for low-income housing credit allocations; and (6) provide for an Indian set-aside for the new markets tax credit. Savings for Working Families Act of 2003 - States as a purpose of this Act to provide for the establishment of individual development account programs that will provide individuals and families with limited means an opportunity to accumulate assets and to enter the financial mainstream. Provides procedures for opening and maintaining such an account and qualifying for matching funds. Amends Federal law concerning national banks to permit the establishment of de novo branches on Indian lands.,2023-01-15T06:17:46Z,
108-s-1488,108,s,1488,Native American Entrepreneurs Act of 2003,Native Americans,2003-07-29,2003-07-29,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]",NM,D,B000468,0,"Native American Entrepreneurs Act of 2003 - Amends the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, through the Office of Native American Affairs, to establish a Native American entrepreneurs program to provide grants to qualified organizations to provide training and technical assistance to disadvantaged Native American entrepreneurs who are seeking to start their own small business.",2023-01-15T06:17:48Z,
108-s-1469,108,s,1469,Tribal Colleges and Universities Head Start Partnership Act,Native Americans,2003-07-28,2003-07-28,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10058),Senate,"Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]",NM,D,B000468,4,"Tribal Colleges and Universities Head Start Partnership Act - Amends the Head Start Act to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants of at least five years duration to Tribal Colleges and Universities to: (1) implement education programs that include tribal culture and language and increase the number of associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees in early childhood education and related fields that are earned by Indian Head Start agency staff members, parents of children served by such an agency, and members of the tribal community involved; (2) develop and implement such programs in technology-mediated formats; and (3) provide technology literacy programs for Indian Head Start agency staff members and children and families of children served by such an agency.",2023-01-15T06:17:48Z,
108-hr-2912,108,hr,2912,To reaffirm the inherent sovereign rights of the Osage Tribe to determine its membership and form of government.,Native Americans,2003-07-25,2004-12-03,Became Public Law No: 108-431.,House,"Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]",OK,R,L000491,4,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares the term " legal membership" in the Osage Allotment Act of June 28, 1906, to mean the persons eligible for allotments of Osage Reservation lands and a pro rata share of the Osage mineral estate in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, as provided in such Act, not membership in the Osage Tribe for all purposes. Reaffirms the inherent sovereign right of the Tribe to determine its own: (1) membership, provided that the rights of any person to Osage mineral estate shares are not diminished; and (2) form of government. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, at the request of the Tribe, to provide assistance in conducting elections and referenda to implement this Act.",2023-01-15T05:47:32Z,
108-hr-2941,108,hr,2941,Colorado River Indian Reservation Boundary Correction Act,Native Americans,2003-07-25,2004-09-29,Received in the Senate.,House,"Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]",AZ,D,G000551,7,"Colorado River Indian Reservation Boundary Correction Act - Declares that the boundaries of the Colorado River Indian Reservation are the boundaries delineated by the Robbins Survey of 1875 and affirmed by the Harrington Resurvey of 1912 (which include 16,000 acres known as the La Paz lands). Restores to the Reservation all right, title, and interest of the United States to those lands within such boundaries that were excluded from the Reservation pursuant to Executive Order No. 2273 (November 22, 1915), which shall be held in trust by the United States on behalf of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. (Excludes from such restored lands specified lands under title to the Arizona State Lands Department.) Subjects the restored lands to all existing rights-of-way, easements, leases, and mining claims. Declares that the United States reserves the right to continue all Reclamation projects, including the right to access and remove mineral materials for Colorado River maintenance on the restored lands. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to grant additional rights-of-way, expansions, or renewals of existing rights-of-way for roads, utilities, and other accommodations to adjoining landowners or existing right-of-way holders, if certain criteria are met. Prohibits gaming on lands taken into trust under this Act.",2023-01-15T06:02:46Z,
108-hr-2981,108,hr,2981,American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act Amendments Act of 2003,Native Americans,2003-07-25,2003-07-25,Referred to the House Committee on Resources.,House,"Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2]",CO,D,U000038,1,"American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act Amendments Act of 2003 - Amends the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 to revise the accounting duties of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the daily and annual balances of all monies or proceeds derived from trust assets and funds held in trust by the United States for the benefit of an Indian tribe or an individual Indian. Requires an annual audit only for accounts with over $1,000 in trust funds, but for accounts with less than $1,000, only statistical sampling audit procedures of all such accounts grouped separately. Specifies minimum additional responsibilities of the Secretary. Allows an Indian tribe to use authority granted to the tribe under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to manage Indian trust funds and trust assets without terminating the trust responsibility of the Secretary or the trust status of the funds and assets. Replaces the current Office of Special Trustee for American Indians with a Deputy Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs to: (1) oversee the Bureau of Indian Affairs; (2) carry out all duties currently assigned to the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs; and (3) oversee all Indian trust fund and trust asset matters, and consult with Indian tribes and individual trust asset and trust fund account holders. Establishes within the Office of the Secretary the Office of Trust Reform Implementation and Oversight, headed by such Deputy Secretary, to supervise and direct day-to-day activities concerning such assets or funds, including providing accurate inventories, revenue postings, monthly statements, and annual audits. Establishes a Commission for Review of Indian Trust Fund Management Responsibilities to assess the fiduciary and management responsibilities of the Federal Government with respect to Indian tribes and individual Indian beneficiaries.",2023-01-15T06:02:45Z,
108-s-1459,108,s,1459,American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act Amendments Act of 2003,Native Americans,2003-07-25,2003-07-25,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9964-9967),Senate,"Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]",AZ,R,M000303,3,"American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act Amendments Act of 2003 - Amends the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 to revise the accounting duties of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the daily and annual balances of all monies or proceeds derived from trust assets and funds held in trust by the United States for the benefit of an Indian tribe or an individual Indian. Requires an annual audit only for accounts with over $1,000 in trust funds, but for accounts with less than $1,000, only statistical sampling audit procedures of all such accounts grouped separately. Specifies minimum additional responsibilities of the Secretary. Allows an Indian tribe to use authority granted to the tribe under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to manage Indian trust funds and trust assets without terminating the trust responsibility of the Secretary or the trust status of the funds and assets. Replaces the current Office of Special Trustee for American Indians with a Deputy Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs to: (1) oversee the Bureau of Indian Affairs; (2) carry out all duties currently assigned to the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs; and (3) oversee all Indian trust fund and trust asset matters, and consult with Indian tribes and individual trust asset and trust fund account holders. Establishes within the Office of the Secretary the Office of Trust Reform Implementation and Oversight, headed by such Deputy Secretary, to supervise and direct day-to-day activities concerning such assets or funds, including providing accurate inventories, revenue postings, monthly statements, and annual audits. Establishes a Commission for Review of Indian Trust Fund Management Responsibilities to assess the fiduciary and management responsibilities of the Federal Government with respect to Indian tribes and individual Indian beneficiaries",2023-01-15T06:17:49Z,
108-s-1438,108,s,1438,Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act,Native Americans,2003-07-22,2004-12-01,Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.,Senate,"Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]",WA,D,C000127,2,"Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act - (Sec. 5) Establishes in the Treasury the Spokane Tribe of Indians Settlement Fund.  Requires the payment of compensation to the Spokane Tribe for the use of their lands for the generation of hydropower from the Grand Coulee Dam. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to make deposits in the Fund for FY 2006 of $17.8 million, and of $12.8 million for each of the following four fiscal years. States that at any time after funds are deposited in the Fund, the Spokane Business Council may submit to the Secretary written notice of its adoption of a resolution requesting that the Secretary pay to it all or a portion of the amounts in the Fund. Requires that, out of the initial deposit made to the Fund for FY 2006, $5 million be used by the Council for the planning, design, construction, equipping, and continuing operation and maintenance of a Cultural Resource Repository and Interpretive Center to: (1) house, preserve, and protect the burial remains, funerary objects, and other cultural resources affected by the operation of the Grand Coulee Dam; and (2) provide an interpretive and educational facility regarding the culture and history of the Spokane Tribe. Requires the reservation by the Council of: (1) 25 percent of all other amounts deposited in the Fund for discretionary purposes of general benefit to all members of the Spokane Tribe; and (2) 75 percent for resource development, credit, scholarship, and economic development.  (Sec. 6) Directs the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to pay the Spokane Tribe: (1) 29 percent of the Computed Annual Payment (CAP), for FY 2005, adjusted for inflation; (2) 29 percent of the CAP for FY 2006; and (3) on or before March 1, 2008, and each following March 1, 29 percent of the CAP for the previous fiscal year.  (Sec. 7) Authorizes the Council and the Tribe to use or invest payments made to them under this Act in the same manner and for the same purposes as other Tribe governmental funds. Subjects to an annual tribal audit all funds paid to the Council or the Tribe. (Sec. 8) Entitles the Bonneville Power Administration to a deduction from interest otherwise payable to the Secretary for: (1) $2.6 million in FY 2007; and (2) $1.3 million for each subsequent fiscal year in which the Administrator makes a payment to the Tribe under this Act. (Sec. 9) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction from the Bureau of Reclamation to the Bureau of Indian Affairs over certain land located within the exterior boundaries of the Spokane Indian Reservation and certain other land located on the south bank of the Spokane River. Provides that all such transferred land shall be held in Trust for the benefit and use of the Spokane Tribe and shall become part of the Spokane Indian Reservation. Declares that any land so transferred that, before enactment of this Act, was included in the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area shall remain part of such Area. (Sec. 10) States that payments under this Act and restoration of ownership of land in trust constitute full satisfaction of the claim of the Spokane Tribe to a fair share of the annual hydropower revenues generated by the Grand Coulee Dam project for the past and continued use of land of the Spokane Tribe for the production of hydropower at Grand Coulee Dam.  (Sec. 11) Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 12) Declares that nothing in this Act establishes any precedent or is binding on the Southwestern Power Administration, Western Area Power Administration, or Southeastern Power Administration.",2023-01-15T06:17:49Z,
108-hr-2793,108,hr,2793,To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.,Native Americans,2003-07-18,2004-06-24,Committee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-15]",MI,D,D000355,0,"Requires the Secretary of the Interior, within 30 days of receiving a title insurance policy for them, to take certain lands located in Otsego County, Michigan, and the city of Romulus, Michigan, and identified as alternative lands in a specified Settlement of Land Claim, into trust for the benefit of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Declares that the alternative lands shall become part of the Tribe's reservation immediately upon attaining trust status and to be taken into trust as part of the settlement and extinguishment of the Tribe's claims to Charlotte Beach lands in Michigan. Deems such alternative lands to be lands obtained in settlement of a land claim under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (thus exempt from a certain prohibition against gaming).",2023-01-15T05:47:35Z,
108-s-1423,108,s,1423,Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2003,Native Americans,2003-07-17,2004-05-06,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 500.,Senate,"Sen. Allen, George [R-VA]",VA,R,A000121,1,"Title I: Chickahominy Indian Tribe - (Sec. 103) Extends Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe. Provides that the service area of the Tribe shall be Charles City County, Virginia.  (Sec. 104) Declares that the: (1) membership roll and governing documents of the Tribe shall be the ones most recently submitted to the Secretary of the Interior before enactment of this Act; and (2) the governing body of the Tribe shall be the one in place as of such enactment or any subsequent governing body elected in accordance with election procedures specified in the governing documents. (Sec. 106) Provides that if, within 25 years after the enactment of this Act, the Tribe transfers to the Secretary land within the boundaries of the Virginia counties of Charles City, James City, or Henrico, the Secretary shall take the land into trust for the Tribe's benefit. Prohibits a reservation or tribal land or land taken into trust for the Tribe's benefit from being eligible to satisfy the terms for an exception under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act that prohibits gaming on land acquired by the Secretary in trust for the benefit of an Indian tribe after October 17, 1988.  (Sec. 107) States that nothing in this title expands, reduces, or effects in any manner any hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the Tribe and its members. Title II: Chickahominy Indian Tribe - Eastern Division - (Sec. 203) Extends Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe - Eastern Division. Provides that the service area of the Tribe shall be New Kent County, Virginia.  (Sec. 204) Declares that the: (1) membership roll and governing documents of the Tribe shall be the ones most recently submitted to the Secretary before enactment of this Act; and (2) the governing body of the Tribe shall be the one in place as of such enactment or any subsequent governing body elected in accordance with election procedures specified in the governing documents. (Sec. 206) Provide that if, within 25 years after the enactment of this Act, the Tribe transfers to the Secretary land within the boundaries of New Kent County, James City County, or Henrico County, Virginia, the Secretary shall take the land into trust for the Tribe's benefit. Subjects such lands to the same gaming prohibition specified in title I of this Act. (Sec. 207) States that nothing in this title expands, reduces, or effects in any manner any hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the Tribe and its members. Title III: Upper Mattaponi Tribe - (Sec. 303) Extends Federal recognition to the Upper Mattaponi Tribe. Provides that the service area of the Tribe shall be the area within 25 miles of the Sharon Indian School at 13383 King William Road, King William, Virginia. (Sec. 304) Declares that the: (1) membership roll and governing documents of the Tribe shall be the ones most recently submitted to the Secretary, before enactment of this Act; and (2) the governing body of the Tribe shall be the one in place as of such enactment or any subsequent governing body elected in accordance with election procedures specified in the governing documents. (Sec. 306) Provide that if, within 25 years after the enactment of this Act, the Tribe transfers to the Secretary land within the boundaries of King William County, Virginia, the Secretary shall take the land into trust for the Tribe's benefit. Subjects such lands to the same gaming prohibition specified in title I of this Act. (Sec. 307) States that nothing in this title expands, reduces, or effects in any manner any hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the Tribe and its members. Title IV: Rappahannock Tribe, Inc. - (Sec. 403) Extends Federal recognition to the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc. Provides that the service area of the Tribe shall be an area comprising King and Queen, Caroline, and Essex Counties, Virginia. (Sec. 404) Declares that the: (1) membership roll and governing documents of the Tribe shall be the ones most recently submitted to the Secretary, before enactment of this Act; and (2) the governing body of the Tribe shall be the one in place as of such enactment or any subsequent governing body elected in accordance with election procedures specified in the governing documents. (Sec. 406) Provides that if the Tribe transfers to the Secretary land described in this Act and any other land within the boundaries of Queen and King County, Essex County, and Caroline County, Virginia, the Secretary shall take the land into trust for the Tribe's benefit. Subjects such lands to the same gaming prohibition specified in title I of this Act. (Sec. 407) States that nothing in this title expands, reduces, or effects in any manner any hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the Tribe and its members. Title V: Monacan Indian Nation - (Sec. 503) Extends Federal recognition to the Monacan Indian Nation. Provides that the service area of the Tribe shall be an area comprising all land within 25 miles from the center of Amherst, Virginia. (Sec. 504) Declares that the: (1) membership roll and governing documents of the Tribe shall be the ones most recently submitted to the Secretary, before enactment of this Act; and (2) the governing body of the Tribe shall be the one in place as of such enactment or any subsequent governing body elected in accordance with election procedures specified in the governing documents. (Sec. 506) Provides that if the Tribe transfers to the Secretary a parcel of land consisting of approximately ten acres located on Kenmore Road in Amherst County, Virginia, and a parcel of land consisting of approximately 165 acres located at the foot of Bear Mountain in such County, the Secretary shall take the land into trust for the Tribe's benefit. Subjects such lands to the same gaming prohibition specified in title I of this Act. (Sec. 507) States that nothing in this title expands, reduces, or effects in any manner any hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the Tribe and its members. Title VI: Nansemond Indian Tribe - (Sec. 603) Extends Federal recognition to the Nansemond Indian Tribe. Provides that the service area of the Tribe shall be the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, Virginia. (Sec. 604) Requires the Tribe to: (1) submit its current membership roll to the Secretary within 18 months after this Act's enactment; (2) determine qualification for inclusion on such roll in accordance with the membership clauses in its governing document, and in consultation with the Secretary; and (3) ensure that the membership roll is maintained and kept current. Declares: (1) the governing documents of the Tribe in effect on the enactment of this Act to be the Tribe's interim governing documents until they are modified in accordance with the documents; and (2) the governing body of the Tribe to be the one in place as of this Act's enactment or any subsequent governing body elected in accordance with election procedures specified in the governing documents. (Sec. 607) Provides that, if the Tribe transfers any land acquired by the Tribe to the Secretary, the Secretary may take the land into trust for the Tribe's benefit. Subjects such lands to the same gaming prohibition specified in title I of this Act. (Sec. 608) States that nothing in this title expands, reduces, or effects in any manner any hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the Tribe and its members.",2023-01-15T06:17:49Z,
108-s-1421,108,s,1421,Alaska Native Allotment Subdivision Act,Native Americans,2003-07-16,2004-10-18,Became Public Law No: 108-337.,Senate,"Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]",AK,R,M001153,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on March 29, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Alaska Native Allotment Subdivision Act - Authorizes an Alaskan Native owner of restricted land (land in Alaska subject to Federal restrictions against alienation and taxation), with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, to: (1) subdivide the restricted land in accordance with State laws or applicable local platting authority; and (2) execute a certificate of ownership and dedication regarding such land with the same effect under State law as if the subdivided and dedicated land were held by unrestricted fee simple title. Ratifies and confirms prior subdivisions and dedications as of the date of the Secretary's approval. Provides that, except in a case in which a specific interest in such restricted land is dedicated, nothing in this Act terminates, diminishes, or otherwise affects the continued existence and applicability of Federal restrictions against alienation and taxation on restricted land or interests in restricted land (including such subdivided restricted land).",2023-01-15T10:47:54Z,
108-hr-2750,108,hr,2750,Indian Child Welfare Act Amendments of 2003,Native Americans,2003-07-15,2003-07-24,"Executive Comment Requested from Interior, HHS.",House,"Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]",AK,R,Y000033,3,"Indian Child Welfare Act Amendments of 2003 - Amends the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 concerning: (1) the application of the Act to any Indian child involved in a child custody proceeding regardless of whether such child has ever been part of an Indian family or maintained a social or cultural relationship with an Indian tribe; (2) jurisdiction over child custody and child adoption proceedings; (3) transfer of jurisdiction to tribal court; (4) intervention in state court proceedings, including the intervention rights of the extended family; (5) full faith and credit of tribal court judgments; (6) pending involuntary child custody proceedings, including a prohibition against prebirth involuntary custody proceedings; (7) voluntary termination of parental rights; (8) withdrawal of consent before a final decree; (9) notice to Indian tribes of the voluntary termination of parental rights or voluntary placement of a child; (10) intervention by an Indian tribe upon filing a notice of intent or a written objection; (11) written notice to parents of a terminated or changed adoptive placement or a commenced proceeding to adopt; (12) notice to extended family members; (13) invalidation of child custody proceedings; (14) expanded release of information concerning the tribal affiliation of biological parents; (15) assumption of jurisdiction over child custody proceedings by Indian tribes; (16) agreements between States and Indian tribes as they affect jurisdiction; (17) the content of notices with respect to pending involuntary child custody proceedings; (18) criminal sanctions for fraudulent representation during Indian child adoption proceedings; (19) visitation as an enforceable right; (20) Alaska Native postadoption inheritance rights; (21) promulgation of regulations governing compliance reviews; and (22) the application of these requirements to children of State-recognized and Canadian tribes.  Amends the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act to deem investigations conducted under such Act, and any foster or adoptive home licensed or approved by an Indian tribe under standards equal to or more stringent than those established under such Act, to satisfy the requirement of any other pertinent Federal law.",2023-01-15T05:47:36Z,
108-hr-2690,108,hr,2690,Native American Languages Act Amendments Act of 2003,Native Americans,2003-07-09,2003-07-28,Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.,House,"Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1]",NM,R,W000789,6,"Native American Languages Act Amendments Act of 2003 - Amends the Native American Languages Act to require the Secretary of Education to make grants to, or enter into contracts with, Native American language educational organizations, Native American language colleges, Indian tribal governments, organizations that demonstrate the potential to become Native American language educational organizations, or consortia of such entities to establish Native American nests that meet specified requirements for students under the age of seven and families of the students. Requires the Secretary to make grants to, or enter into contracts with, Native American language educational organizations, Native American language colleges or universities where such languages are taught, Indian tribal governments, or consortia of such entities, to operate, expand, and increase the number of Native American language survival schools throughout the United States and its territories for Native American children and Native American language-speaking children. Specifies eligibility requirements for recipients of such funds. Requires the Secretary to make grants, or enter into contracts, to establish four demonstration programs that will provide assistance to Native American language survival schools and Native American languages nests located at: (1) Ka Haka 'Ula O Ke'elikolani College of the University of Hawaii at Hilo, in consortium with the 'Aha Punana Leo, Inc., and with other entities if determined to be appropriate by the College; (2) Piegan Institute of Browning, Montana; (3) the Alaska Native Language Center of the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, in consortium with other entities as the Center determines to be appropriate; and (4) the Native American Studies Department of the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque in consortium with the Linguistic Institute for Native Americans and other entities as determined to be appropriate by the consortium.",2023-01-15T05:32:38Z,
108-s-1377,108,s,1377,Southwest Native American Language Revitalization Act of 2003,Native Americans,2003-07-08,2003-07-08,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]",NM,D,B000468,1,"Southwest Native American Language Revitalization Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Education to make grants or enter into contracts to establish a demonstration program at the Native American Studies Department of the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque, in consortium with the Linguistic Institute for Native Americans and other entities that will provide assistance to Native American language survival schools and community-based Native American language nests. Authorizes such program to: (1) establish endowments to further the activities of the program relating to the study and preservation of Native American languages; and (2) use funds to provide for the rental, lease, purchase, construction, maintenance, and repair of facilities.",2023-01-15T06:02:43Z,
108-s-1342,108,s,1342,A bill to amend the Graton Rancheria Restoration Act to give the Secretary of the Interior discretion regarding taking land into trust.,Native Americans,2003-06-26,2003-06-26,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8732),Senate,"Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]",CA,D,F000062,0,"Amends the Graton Rancheria Restoration Act to specify that no land taken into trust for the benefit of the Graton Rancheria Tribe of California shall be construed to satisfy the terms of an exception in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to the prohibition of gaming on lands acquired by the Secretary of the Interior after October 17, 1988 as: (1) part of a settlement of a land claim; (2) the initial reservation of an Indian tribe acknowledged by the Secretary under the Federal acknowledgment process; or (3) Indian tribe lands that are restored to Federal recognition. Changes from mandatory to discretionary the Secretary's authority to accept real property located in Marin or Sonoma County, California, into trust for the benefit of the Tribe after the property is transferred to the Secretary.",2023-01-15T17:04:09Z,
108-hr-2597,108,hr,2597,Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2003,Native Americans,2003-06-25,2003-07-11,Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.,House,"Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]",HI,D,A000014,1,"Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2003 - Reauthorizes for FY 2004 through 2009 and revises the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act. Requires any Department of Health and Human Services grant to or contract with Papa Ola Lokahi (an organization of public agencies and private organizations focused on improving the health status of Native Hawaiians) to support community-based initiatives that reflect holistic approaches to health.Requires Papa Ola Lokahi to report to Congress on the impact of Federal and State health care financing mechanisms and policies on the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians.Makes Papa Ola Lokahi eligible to receive research endowments under the Public Health Service Act.Adds to authorized services the support of culturally appropriate activities enhancing health and wellness, including land-, water-, ocean-, and spiritually-based projects and programs.Allows a priority for Native Hawaiian health scholarships to be provided to employees of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems and the Native Hawaiian Health Centers. Allows the provision of financial assistance to a scholarship recipient during the period of obligated service in any of such health care systems or health centers.Authorizes Papa Ola Lokahi to provide fellowships to Native Hawaiian health professionals. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to allocate funds to carry out Native Hawaiian demonstration projects of national significance, including the establishment of specified Native Hawaiian Centers of Excellence. Deems the Papa Ola Lokahi as a qualified Center of Excellence.",2023-01-15T16:33:40Z,
108-hr-2489,108,hr,2489,Cowlitz Indian Tribe Distribution of Judgment Funds Act,Native Americans,2003-06-17,2004-04-30,Became Public Law No: 108-222.,House,"Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]",WA,D,B001229,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on November 17, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Cowlitz Indian Tribe Distribution of Judgment Funds Act - Creates a plan under which the Secretary of the Interior shall distribute the judgment funds and certain accrued interest awarded to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe of Washington by the Indian Claims Commission Docket No. 218 (ICCD).  Prohibits the distribution of principal (funds awarded by ICCD and all accrued interest as of one year before enactment of this Act) under this Act, except as provided by this Act.  Requires the Secretary to: (1) maintain undistributed current judgment funds (funds awarded by ICCD and all accrued interest as of the enactment of this Act) in an interest bearing account in trust for the tribe; and (2) disburse principal or interest in accordance with this Act within 30 days after receipt by the Northwest Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, or a request by the tribe's governing body for such disbursement. Requires the Secretary to set aside 20 percent of the current judgment fund for a tribal elderly assistance program to provide one elderly assistance payment to each enrolled tribal elder within 30 days after: (1) the tribe's governing body has compiled and reviewed for accuracy a list of all enrolled tribal members that are both a minimum of one-sixteenth Cowlitz blood and 62 years of age or older as of February 14, 2000; (2) the Secretary has verified the blood quantum and age of the tribal member; and (3) the tribe's governing body has made a request for such disbursement. Provides that if a tribal elder eligible for the payment dies before receiving it, the payment shall be added to and distributed in accordance with the emergency assistance program under this Act.  Requires the Secretary to set aside specified percentages of the principal and after a two year period in some circumstances, disburse the interest earned on it for tribal: (1) emergency assistance; (2) education and vocational and cultural training; (3) housing assistance; (4) economic development and construction and maintenance of tribal and cultural centers; (5) natural resources; (6) cultural resources; (7) health; and (8) administration. Prescribes general conditions for the management and use of all available funds by the tribe's governing body.",2023-01-15T16:18:29Z,
108-hr-2495,108,hr,2495,To amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to decrease the requisite blood quantum required for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe.,Native Americans,2003-06-17,2003-06-17,Referred to the House Committee on Resources.,House,"Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16]",TX,D,R000170,0,Amends the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to decrease from 1/8 to 1/16 the requisite blood quantum required for membership in the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe in Texas.,2023-01-15T16:18:29Z,
108-hr-2425,108,hr,2425,Quinault Permanent Fisheries Fund Act,Native Americans,2003-06-11,2003-11-17,"Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 217.",House,"Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6]",WA,D,D000327,0,"Specifies the distribution and use of funds appropriated on September 19, 1989, in satisfaction of an award granted to the Quinault Indian Nation under Dockets 772-71, 773-71, 774-71, and 775-71 before the United States Claims Court. Requires distribution and deposit of such funds into three accounts (for Principal Amount, for Investment Income, and for Income on Judgment Funds), to be established by the Tribe, maintained separately, and audited annually. Requires use of the Account for Principal Amount to establish a Permanent Fisheries Fund. Exempts the United States from any trust responsibility or liability for funds upon their disbursement to the Tribe.",2023-01-15T16:18:31Z,
108-hr-2440,108,hr,2440,Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2004,Native Americans,2003-06-11,2004-11-22,"House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 10, 2004.",House,"Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]",AK,R,Y000033,63,"Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2004 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) to revise requirements for health care programs and services for Indians, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations under a new Title I (Indian Health, Human Resources, and Development). Declares that it is the policy of the United States that the health status of American Indians be raised by 2010 to at least the levels set forth in the goals contained within the Healthy People 2010 or successor objectives. Establishes a policy to require meaningful consultation with Indian Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations to implement such Act and the national policy of Indian self-determination.     Revises requirements for: (1) the Indian psychology career recruitment grant program, including the Quentin N. Burdick American Indians Into Psychology Program at the University of North Dakota; (2) Indian Health Service (IHS) Extern Program (for high school students); (3) the IHS Loan Repayment Program; (4) the Indian Health Scholarship and Loan Repayment Recovery Fund; (5) the tribal recruitment and retention program; and (6) advanced training and research. Revises the grant program for increasing the number of nurses, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners who deliver health care services to Indians, including the Quentin N. Burdick American Indians Into Nursing Program at the University of North Dakota. Repeals the specific mandate for a grant porgram for nursing school clinics.  Revises requirements for: (1) the "Indians Into Medicine Program" (INMED); (2) grants for health training programs of community colleges; (3) retention bonuses; (4) the nursing residency program; and (5) the Community Health Aide Program for Alaska (CHAPA).    Directs the Secretary, acting through the IHS CHAPA, to ensure that no dental health aide is certified to perform treatment of dental caries, pulpotomies, or extractions of teeth. Directs the Secretary, acting through IHS, to develop and promulgate regulations to operate a national Community Health Aide Program, without reducing funds for the CHAPA. Repeals: (1) specified requirements for matching grants to Tribes for scholarship programs; and (2) the mandate for a grant to the University of South Dakota to establish a pilot program addressing the chronic manpower shortage in the IHS Aberdeen Area. Authorizes the Secretary, acting through IHS, to fund demonstration programs for Tribal Health Programs to address the chronic shortages of health professionals. Excludes from gross income for Federal income tax purposes any IHCIA qualified scholarships provided to individuals pursuant to new Title I (Indian Health, Human Resources, and Development). Prohibits the Secretary, acting through IHS, from removing a member of the National Health Service Corps from an Indian Health Program or Urban Indian Organization or from withdrawing funding used to support such member, unless the Secretary has ensured that the Indians receiving services from such member will experience no reduction in them. Requires the Secretary, acting through IHS, to contract with, or make grants to, accredited tribal colleges, universities, and community colleges to establish demonstration programs to develop educational curricula for substance abuse counseling.  Directs the Secretary, acting through IHS, and the Secretary of the Interior, to study and list the types of staff positions specified in this Act whose qualifications do or should include training in the identification, prevention, education, referral, or treatment of mental illness, or dysfunctional and self-destructive behavior.  Requires IHS to develop and implement, on request, or assist the appropriate entity to develop and implement a program of community education on mental illness. Directs the Secretary to develop a plan under which IHS will increase the health care staff providing behavioral health services by at least 500 positions within five years. Revises requirements for the Indian Health Care Improvement Fund.  Revises requirements for diabetes prevention, treatment, and control services. Authorizes funding agreements or other arrangements with Indian tribes or tribal organizations for shared services in the delivery of long-term care and similar services to Indians.  Revises coverage of screening mammography to include other cancer screening meeting national standards. Extends coverage of patient travel costs to include appropriate and qualified escorts and specified transportation. Revises requirements for epidemiology centers (operated by Tribal Health Programs).   Changes from discretionary to mandatory the authority of the Secretary to provide funding to Indian Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations to develop comprehensive school health education programs (including afternoon programs) for Indian and Urban Indian children from pre-school through grade 12 in schools, which no longer need be located on Indian reservations. Revises requirements for the Indian youth grant program for innovative mental and physical disease prevention and health promotion. Extends the program to prevent, control, and eliminate tuberculosis to cover communicable and infectious diseases generally. Authorizes a range of specified health services, including hospice care, assisted living, long-term health care, home- and community-based services, public health functions, and Traditional Health Care Practices. Directs the Secretary, acting through the IHS and Indian Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations, to provide funding to monitor and improve the quality of health care for Indian women of all ages. Repeals the specific mandate for an IHS Office of Indian Women's Health Care. Revises requirements for studies of nuclear health hazards to extend them to other environmental conditions that may result in chronic or life-threatening health problems. Requires the Intergovernmental Task Force to identify non-nuclear environmental as well as nuclear hazards and enter into activities to correct them and ensure that current and future health problems are minimized. Renews the designation of Arizona as a contract health service delivery area for FY 2003 through 2015. Designates North and South Dakota as contract health service delivery areas for FY 2003 through 2015.  Authorizes the Secretary to fund a program using the California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB) as a (reimbursement) contract care intermediary to improve the accessibility of health services to California Indians. Establishes an advisory board to assist CRIBH. Allows specified California counties, now excluded from the California contract health service delivery area, to be included in it only if the IHS specifically provides funding for services in them.  Requires the IHS to fund health care programs and facilities operated by Tribal Health Programs on the same basis as those the IHS operates directly.   Provides that health care professionals employed by a Tribal Health Program shall, if licensed or certified in any State, be exempt from the licensing or certification requirements of the State in which the Tribal Health Program performs the services described in its Funding Agreement. Declares that, with respect to an elderly Indian or an Indian with a disability receiving emergency medical care or services from a non-Service provider or in a non-Service facility under the authority of this Act, the time limitation (as a condition of payment) for notifying the Service of such treatment or admission shall be 30 days.   Authorizes appropriations through FY 2015 for health services. Revises general requirements for health care facilities, including evaluations and reports. Requires the Secretary, acting through IHS, to establish a health care facility priority system developed with Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations through negotiated rulemaking. Grandfathers the top ten facilities in each priority area. Directs the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress and the Secretary on all IHS and tribal health facility construction, expansion, and improvement needs. Requires five-year updates to the report by the Secretary.   Revises requirements for the construction and maintenance of tribal sanitation facilities. Modifies preference requirements under the Buy Indian Act which subject to the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act federally-funded contracts for the construction or renovation of health care facilities, staff quarters, and sanitation facilities. Exempts such contracts, unless a Tribe or Tribal Organization uses its own employees, from the Davis-Bacon Act if the construction or renovation is: (1) performed under a contract with an Indian Tribe or Tribal Organization with funds supplied under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act; and (2) subject to local prevailing wage standards, as determined by the Tribe or Tribal Organization.  Allows the expenditure of non-IHS funds for expansion by an Indian Tribe or Tribal Organization of any IHS or other Indian health facility. Requires the methodology for establishing priorities to be developed through negotiated rulemaking. Revises requirements for the grant program for the construction, expansion, and modernization of small ambulatory care facilities. Authorizes the Secretary to provide for the establishment of peer review panels, as necessary, to review and evaluate grant applications and proposals. Modifies requirements for the Indian health care delivery demonstration project to include hospice and child care facilities. Requires the Secretary to establish peer review panels (currently, merely authorized) for project applications. Authorizes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and all other Federal agencies and departments to transfer, at no cost, land and improvements to the IHS for the provision of health care services.   Allows the Secretary, acting through IHS, to enter into leases, contracts, and other agreements with Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations which hold title to, a leasehold interest in, or a beneficial interest in facilities used or to be used for the administration and delivery of health services by an Indian Health Program. Considers such leases to be operating leases for the purpose of scoring under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). Directs the Secretary to study the feasibility of establishing a loan fund to provide to Indian tribes and Tribal Organizations direct loans or guarantees for loans for the construction of health care facilities. Authorizes a Tribal Health Organization to lease permanent structures for the purpose of providing health care services without obtaining advance appoval in appropriation Acts. Authorizes the Secretary to negotiate and arrange with Indian tribes and Tribal organizations to establish joint venture demonstration projects under which a tribe or organization shall expend tribal, private, or other available funds for the acquisition or construction of a health facility for a minimum of ten years, under a no-cost lease, in exchange for agreement by the Secretary to provide equipment, supplies, and staffing for the facility's operation. Provides that, in all matters involving the reorganization or development of IHS facilities, or in the establishment of related employment projects to address unemployment conditions in economically depressed areas, the BIA and IHS shall give priority to locating such facilities and projects on Indian lands, if requested by the Indian owner and the Indian tribe with jurisdiction over such lands or other lands owned or leased by the Indian Tribe or Tribal Organization.  Requires a report to Congress about the backlog in maintenance and repair work of IHS and tribal health care facilities. Authorizes the Secretary, acting through IHS, to expend maintaince and improvement funds to support maintaince of newly constructed space only if it falls within the approved supportable space allocation for the Indian tribe or tribal organization. Grants authority to a Tribal Health Program which operates a hospital or other health facility and associated federally owned quarters pursuant to a Funding Agreement to establish the rental rates charged to the occupants of such quarters by notifying the Secretary of its election to exercise such authority. Authorizes a Tribal Health Program to collect rents directly from Federal employees who occupy such quarters. Requires the Secretary to apply the Buy American Act to all IHS facilities procurements, except for Indian tribes and Tribal organizations. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) accept funds from any source; and (2) use them to plan, design, and construct health care facilities for Indians; or (3) transfer them to Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations. Authorizes appropriations through FY 2015 for IHS facilities Consolidates sections of current law covering Medicare and Medicaid (titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act) into a single section covering the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) (title XXI of the Social Security Act).Requires the Secretary to ensure that each IHS Service Unit receives 100 (currently 80) percent of the amount to which the HS facilities, for which such Service Unit makes collections, are entitled. Authorizes Tribal Health Programs to bill directly for, and receive payment for, health care items and services provided by the Tribe or Tribal organization. Revises requirements for grants to or Funding Agreements with Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations to assist them in establishing and administering Medicaid, Medicare, and certain other Social Security programs on or near reservations and trust lands. Adds SCHIP benefits to those whose administration such grants and Agreements may cover. Gives the United States, an Indian Tribe, or Tribal Organization the right to recover from any responsible or liable third party the reasonable charges they bill in providing health services, through IHS, an Indian Tribe, or Tribal Organization, to any individual to the same extent that such individual or any nongovermental provider of such services, would be eligible to receive damages, reimbursement, or indemnification for such charges or expenses if: (1) such services had been provided by a nongovernmental provider; and (2) such individual had been required to and did pay such charges or expenses.  Provides that, except as relating to the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund and to health services for ineligible persons, all reimbursements to an Indian Tribe or Tribal Organization, or to an Urban Indian Organization are to be used and returned to the Service Unit.  Provides that insofar as amounts are made available under law to Indian Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations for health benefits for IHS beneficiaries, such Tribes and Organizations may use such amounts to purchase health benefits coverage for such beneficiaries in any manner. Authorizes the Secretary to create or expand arrangements for the sharing of medical facilities between IHS, Indian tribes, and Tiribal Organizations with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense.  Makes Indian Health Programs and health care programs operated by Urban Indian Organizations the payor of last resort for services they provide to eligible persons. Provides that, for purposes of determining the eligibility of an entity operated by IHS, an Indian Tribe, a Tribal Organization, or an Urban Indian Organization to receive payment or reimbursement from any federally funded health care program for health care services it furnishes to an Indian, any requirement that the entity be licensed or recognized under State or local law to furnish such services shall be deemed to have been met if it meets all the applicable standards for such licensure, but the entity need not obtain a license. Directs the Secretary to establish within the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services a National Indian Technical Assistance Group.  Provides that, insofar as a State SCHIP plan may provide child health assistance to individuals otherwise served by IHS, an Indian Tribe, or Tribal Organization, the Secretary may arrange with the State and with IHS, or one or more Tribes and Organizations in the State, to provide a portion of the SCHIP funds with respect to such individuals to IHS, the Indian Tribe, or the Tribal Organization, respectively. Provides that, for purposes of applying any authority under certain SSA provisions to seek waiver of a sanction imposed against a health care provider insofar as it provides services to individuals through an Indian Health Program, any requirement that a State request such a waiver shall be deemed to be met if such Indian Health Program requests one. Prohibits the charging of a deductible, copayment, or coinsurance to any Indian furnished an item or service by the IHS, or to an Indian furnished an item or service for which Medicaid or SCHIP payment may be made if the item or service is furnished by, or upon referral made by, IHS, an Indian Tribe, Tribal Organization, or Urban Indian Organization. Prohibits the charging of a premium, as a condition of receiving Medicaid or SCHIP benefits, to any Indian otherwise eligible for them.  Declares that a parent (whether or not an Indian) of an Indian child shall not be responsible for reimbursing a State or the Federal Government for the cost of Medicaid or SCHIP services relating to the child under circumstances in which payment would have been made under the contract health services program of an Indian Health Program but for the child's Medicaid or SCHIP eligibility. Declares that certain trust property and property of unique religious or cultural significance or that supports subsistence or traditional lifestyle shall not be included when determining eligibility for services under SSA title XIX.  Requires managed care providers to reimburse the Indian Health Program or Urban Indian Organization for care provided to their beneficiaries. Prescribes circumstances in which a State shall enter into an agreement with IHS, an Indian Tribe, Tribal Organization, Urban Indian Organization, or a consortium of such entities, to serve as a Medicaid managed care organization or a primary care case manager, respectively, with respect to Indians it serves. Directs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on the feasibility of treating the Navajo Nation as a State to provide Medicaid services to Indians living within the Nation's boundaries through an entity with the same authority and performing the same functions as single-State Medicaid agencies responsible for the administration of the State Medicaid plan. Authorizes appropriations through FY 2015 with respect to access to health services. Revises requirements for health services for Urban Indians, particularly those for contracts and grants with Urban Indian Organizations for health care and referral services. Changes mental health services to behavioral health services.  Authorizes the Secretary to substitute for an annual onsite evaluation of an Urban Indian Organization evidence of that organization's provisional or full accreditation by a private independent entity recognized by the Secretary for conducting quality reviews of Medicare providers. Requires the Secretary to make payments under contracts or grants in their entirety to an Urban Indian Organization, unless the organization is not capable of administering such payments in their entirety. Allows unexpended funds to be carried forward for expenditure. Requires reports, records, and audits once every six months instead of quarterly. Requires any such report to contain a minimum set of data established through negotiated rulemaking. Establishes in the Treasury the Urban Indian Health Care Facilities Revolving Loan Fund. Authorizes the Secretary, through the IHS or the Health Resources and Services Administration, to provide contractors or grant recipients with loans or loan guarantees for construction, renovation, expansion, and purchase of health care facilities. Establishes within IHS an Office of Urban Indian Health (OUIH) to provide technical assistance to Urban Indian Organizations and oversight of programs and services. Repeals establishment of an IHS Branch of Urban Health Programs. Changes the Tulsa Clinic and Oklahoma City demonstration projects into permanent programs within IHS's direct care program. Makes the OUIH responsible for grants and contracts with Urban Indian Organizations for programs transferred to the IHS from the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA). Directs the Secretary to ensure that IHS consults, to the greatest extent practible, with Urban Indian Organizations. Extends Federal Tort Claims Act coverage to the performance of functions under a contract, grant agreement, or any other agreement with an Urban Indian Organization authorized with respect to health services for Urban Indians. Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the IHS, to fund the construction and operation of at least two residential treatment centers in each of certain States to demonstrate the provision of alcohol and substance abuse treatment services to Urban Indian youth in a culturally competent residential setting. Directs the Secretary to allow an Urban Indian Organization with a Health Services for Urban Indians contract or grant to use existing facilities and all related equipment and other federally owned property within the Secretary's jurisdiction. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) make grants to certain Urban Indian Organizations for the prevention and treatment of, and control of the complications resulting from, diabetes among Urban Indians; and (2) enter into contracts with, and make grants to, such Organizations for the employment of Indians trained as health service providers through the Community Health Representatives Program in the provision of health care, health promotion, and disease prevention services to Urban Indians. Authorizes appropriations through FY 2015 for health services for urban Indians.  Replaces the director of the IHS, as an agency of the Public Health Service, with an Assistant Secretary of Indian Health appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires the IHS automated management information system to include: (1) an interface mechanism for patient billing and accounts receivable; and (2) a training component.  Authorizes appropriations through FY 2015.  Replaces requirements for substance abuse programs with those for behavioral health prevention and treatment services.  Directs the Secretary to: (1) encourage Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations to develop tribal plans, and Urban Indian Organizations to develop local plans, and for all such groups to participate in developing areawide plans for Indian Behavioral Health Services; (2) establish a national clearinghouse of plans and reports on the outcomes of such plans; and (3) provide specified comprehensive, child, adult, family, and elder care programs. Authorizes the governing body of any Indian Tribe, Tribal Organization, or Urban Indian Organization to adopt a resolution for the establishment of a community behavioral health plan providing for resources and programs to identify, prevent, or treat substance abuse, mental illness, or dysfunctional and self destructive behavior, including child abuse and family violence, among its members or its service population. Directs the Secretary to assess the need for inpatient mental health care among Indians, and the availability and cost of facilities to meet such need. Requires the Secretary, acting through the IHS, and the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a memorandum of agreement, or review and update any existing memoranda of agreement, under which they address, among other things, the scope and nature of mental illness and dysfunctional and self-destructive behavior, including child abuse and family violence, among Indians.  Requires such memorandum of agreement to require the IHS to assume responsibility for, among other things, determination of the scope of the problem of alcohol and substance abuse among Indians.   Requires the Secretary to provide a program of comprehensive behavioral health, prevention, treatment, and aftercare for all members of Indian tribes. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish and maintain an IHS program which provides for the training of Indians as mental health technicians and employs them in the provision of community-based mental health care; and (2) ensure that the program involves the use and promotion of the Traditional Health Care Practices of the Indian Tribes to be served.  Requires any person employed as a psychologist, social worker, or marriage and family therapist for the purpose of providing mental health care services to Indians in a clinical setting to be licensed or working under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist, social worker, or marriage and therapy therapist. Directs the Secretary to make funds available to Indian Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations to develop and implement a comprehensive behavioral health program of prevention, intervention, treatment, and relapse prevention services that specifically address the spiritual, culural, historical, social, and child care needs of Indian women, regardless of age. Earmarks certain of the funds appropriated pursuant to this paragraph to be used to make grants to Urban Indian Organizations.  Revises requirements for the program for acute detoxification and treatment for Indian youths.  Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the IHS, to provide intermediate behavioral health services, which may incorporate Traditional Health Care Practices, to Indian children and adolescents. Revises requirements for community-based rehabilitation and aftercare services for Indian youths who are alcohol and substance abusers, refocusing such program on youths having significant behavioral health problems, and requiring long-term treatment, community reintegration, and monitoring after their return to their home community. Requires the Secretary to provide: (1) programs and services to prevent and treat the abuse of multiple forms of substances among Indian youths; and (2) appropriate mental health services to address the incidence of mental illness among them.  Authorizes the Secretary to provide, in each area of IHS, not less than one inpatient mental health facility, or the equivalent, for Indians with behavorial health problems. Revises requirements for training and community education. Changes the focus of the community education and involvement program from alcohol and substance abuse only to behavioral health issues, including child sexual abuse. Directs the Secretary to develop and carry out programs to deliver innovative community-based behavioral health services to Indians. Repeals the specific mandates for grants to: (1) the Navajo Nation for the Gallup, New Mexico, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment Center; (2) the Pueblo Substance Abuse Treatment Project for the San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico; (3) the Intertribal Addictions Recovery Organization (Thunder Child Treatment Center) in Sheridan, Wyoming; and (4) the Alaska Native Drug and Alcohol Abuse Demonstration Project. Repeals the specific mandates for establishment of: (1) substance abuse counselor education demonstration project; and (2) the Gila River Indian Reservation Regional Youth Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Center in Sacaton, Arizona. Revises requirements for fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effect programs, changing the name to fetal alcohol disorder programs. Changes the name of the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect (FAS/FAE) Task Force to the Fetal Alcohol Disorder Task Force. Eliminates requirements for a national clearinghouse. Provides that ten percent of the funds appropriated for such programs shall be used to make grants to Urban Indian Organizations funded under title VII (Behavioral Health Programs) of this Act.  Replaces requirements for current demonstration programs involving the treatment for child sexual abuse provided through the Hopi Tribe and the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation with requirements for the Secretary to establish programs involving treatment for: (1) victims of sexual abuse who are Indian children or children in an Indian household; and (2) perpetrators of child sexual abuse who are Indian or members of an Indian household.  Directs the Secretary to provide funding to Indian Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations, or enter contracts with or make grants to appropriate institutions for, research on the prevalence of behavioral health problems among Indians.  Authorizes appropriations through FY 2015 for behavioral health programs. Revises requirements for the President's annual report to Congress on progress in meeting IHCIA requirements. Requires the President to submit a plan to Congress for implementing this Act within eight months after its enactment.     Repeals specified authority for the Secretary to enter into leases with Indian tribes. Applies to the performance of abortions in an Act providing appropriations for IHS any similar limitation on the use of funds in an Act providing appropriations for the Department of Health and Human Services. Specifies the California Indians eligible for health services provided by IHS, including any member of a Federally recognized tribe. Specifies ages and family ties which create eligibility criteria for the health services provided by the IHS.  Provides that any allocation of IHS funds for a fiscal year that reduces by five percent or more from the previous fiscal year the funding for any recurring program, project, or activity of a Service Unit may be implemented only after the Secretary has reported to the President on the proposed change in allocation of funding. Waives this requirement if the total amount appropriated to IHS for a fiscal year is at least five percent less than the amount appropriated to it for the previous fiscal year.  Requires the Secretary to: (1) provide for the dissemination to Indian tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations of the findings and results of demonstration projects conducted under IHCIA; and (2) provide services and benefits for Indians in Montana in a manner consistent with the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circut in McNabb for McNabb v. Bowen.  Provides that, during the period of the moratorium imposed on implementation of the final rule published in the Federal Register on September 16, 1987, by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the Public Health Service, relating to eligibility for the health care services of IHS, IHS shall provide services pursuant to the eligibility criteria in effect on September 15, 1987, until such time as new eligibility criteria are developed. Declares that, for National Labor Relations Act purposes, Indian tribes and Tribal Organizations carrying out a Funding Agreement shall not be considered employers. Deems a Tribal Health Program, for purposes of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act relating to Federal sources of supply, to: (1) be an executive agency when carrying out a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or Funding Agreement with IHS; and (2) have access to the Federal Supply Schedule and any other Federal source of supply to which executive agencies have access. Provides that, for purposes of Federal veterans benefits law regarding the limitation on prices of drugs procured by the Department of Veterans Affairs and certain other Federal agencies, a Tribal Health Program shall have the status of IHS with direct access to the Veterans Administration prime vendor.   Establishes the National Bipartisan Indian Health Care Entitlement Commission to: (1) establish a study committee to make recommendations for legislation providing for the delivery of health services for Indians as an entitlement; (2) review and analyze such recommendations, and make its own to Congress.  Makes confidential and privileged any medical quality assurance records created by or for any Indian Health Program or Urban Indian Organization health program as part of a medical quality assurance program, and prohibits their disclosure, with specified exceptions. Repeals specific mandates for: (1) the provision of contract health services to members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians residing in the Trenton Service Area of Divide, McKenzie, and Williams Counties in North Dakota and in Richland, Roosevelt, and Sheridan Counties in Montana; (2) demonstration projects for tribal management of health care services; and (3) the shared services demonstration project. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as necessary for each year through FY 2015 to carry out title VIII (Miscellaneous). Authorizes 20 million for the construction of a rural health care facility on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation of the Three Affiliated Tribes, North Dakota.  (Sec. 3) Amends specified Federal law to provide that nothing in it shall preclude the Soboba Band of Mission Indians and the Soboba Indian Reservation from being provided with sanitation facilities and services under the authority of other specified Federal law. (Sec. 4) Amends title XIX (Medicaid) and title XXI (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act to make Indian health programs eligible for reimbursement for all Medicaid and SCHIP services they provide.",2023-01-15T16:18:30Z,
108-hr-2362,108,hr,2362,Native American Languages Act Amendments of 2003,Native Americans,2003-06-05,2003-06-30,Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.,House,"Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-2]",HI,D,C001055,2,"Native American Languages Act Amendments Act of 2003 - Amends the Native American Languages Act to authorize the Secretary of Education to provide funds to Native American Language Educational Organizations (Organizations), Native American Language Colleges, Indian tribal governments, organizations that demonstrate potential to become Organizations, or a consortia of such organizations, colleges, or tribal governments to establish Native American Language Nest programs (site-based education programs conducted through a Native American language) for students below the age of seven and their families. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to or enter into contracts with such Organizations, colleges, or governments to operate, expand, and increase Native American Language Survival Schools throughout the United States and its territories for Native American children and Native American language-speaking children. Requires the Secretary to make grants or enter into contracts to establish three specified demonstration programs that will provide assistance to Schools and Nests at: (1) Ka Haka 'Ula O Ke'elikolani College of the University of Hawaii at Hilo, in consortium with the 'Aha Punana Leo, Inc., and with other entities if deemed appropriate by such college; (2) Piegan Institute of Browning, Montana; and (3) the Alaska Native Language Center of the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, in consortium with other entities deemed appropriate by such center. Authorizes such programs to: (1) establish endowments for furthering their activities relative to the study and preservation of Native American languages; and (2) use funds to provide for the rental, purchase, construction, maintenance, and repair of facilities.",2023-01-15T16:18:33Z,
108-hr-2388,108,hr,2388,To authorize leases for terms not to exceed 99 years on lands held in trust for the Yurok Tribe and the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians.,Native Americans,2003-06-05,2003-06-05,Referred to the House Committee on Resources.,House,"Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-1]",CA,D,T000460,1,"Authorizes the leasing of lands held in trust for the Yurok Tribe and lands held in trust for the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians of the Hopland Rancheria, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, for public, religious, educational, residential, or business purposes for terms not exceeding 99 years.",2023-01-15T16:18:32Z,
108-s-1205,108,s,1205,Rural Teacher Housing Act of 2003,Native Americans,2003-06-05,2003-06-05,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7496),Senate,"Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]",AK,R,S000888,1,"Rural Teacher Housing Act of 2003 - Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide funds to an eligible State (with a population of fewer than one million people) to make grants to eligible school districts located within a qualified municipality (with a population of 6,500 or fewer and no direct access to either a State or interstate highway system) within the boundaries of Indian lands, one or more Native villages, or land owned by one or more Village Corporations).  Requires such grants to be used for: (1) construction of new housing units within a qualified municipality; (2) the purchase and rehabilitation of existing housing units within a qualified municipality; or (3) the rehabilitation of housing units within a qualified municipality that are owned by an eligible school district. Requires the occupants of such housing units to be teachers or other staff employed by the public school district in which the housing units are located.",2023-01-15T16:48:45Z,
108-s-1165,108,s,1165,American Indian Reservation Transportation Improvement Program Act,Native Americans,2003-06-02,2003-06-04,Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-122.,Senate,"Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]",NM,R,D000407,3,"American Indian Reservation Transportation Improvement Program Act - Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to authorize appropriations for Indian reservation roads under the Federal Lands Highways Program through FY 2009. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the planning, design, engineering, preconstruction, construction, and inspection of certain projects concerning deficient Indian reservation road bridges through FY 2009. Directs the Secretary to issue grants to Indian tribes to establish rural transit programs on reservations or other land under the jurisdiction of the tribes. Directs the Secretary to establish and maintain: (1) intra-agency cooperation between the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in administering tribal transit programs funded by the FHA, and exploring options for the transfer of funds from the FHA to the FTA for the direct funding of tribal transit programs; and (2) working relationships with representatives of regional tribal technical assistance programs to ensure proper administration of ongoing and future tribal transit programs carried out using Federal funds.",2023-01-15T16:48:46Z,
108-s-1146,108,s,1146,Three Affiliated Tribes Health Facility Compensation Act,Native Americans,2003-05-23,2004-12-03,Became Public Law No: 108-437.,Senate,"Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND]",ND,D,C000705,2,"(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on October 15, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Three Affiliated Tribes Health Facility Compensation Act - Amends the Three Affiliated Tribes and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act to reauthorize appropriations for each of the Tribes' economic recovery fund.  Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the construction of, and such sums as are necessary for other expenses relating to, a rural health care facility on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation of the Three Affiliated Tribes, North Dakota.",2023-01-15T15:48:18Z,
108-hr-2242,108,hr,2242,Tribal Government Amendments to the Homeland Security Act,Native Americans,2003-05-22,2003-06-25,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.",House,"Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]",RI,D,K000113,30,"Tribal Government Amendments to the Homeland Security Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include the participation of Indian tribes with respect to activities of the Secretary of Homeland Security, including information analysis and infrastructure protection, science and technology, the Directorate of Border and Transportation Security, emergency preparedness and response, treatment of charitable trusts for members of the Armed Forces and other governmental organizations, coordination with non-Federal entities, and training of law enforcement officers by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms of the Department of Justice. Amends the Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002, the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA Patriot Act), and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to include Indian tribes among the participating entities.",2023-01-15T15:33:22Z,