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
111-hr-6527,111,hr,6527,"To provide the Quileute Indian Tribe Tsunami and Flood Protection, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,2010-12-16,2010-12-16,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6]",WA,D,D000327,0,"Designates specified federal land within Olympic National Park, Washington, as wilderness or potential wilderness. Incorporates them within the Olympic Wilderness. Removes certain federal land within the Park's Olympic Wilderness from inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Places specified federal land within the Park and specified nonfederal land owned by the Quileute Indian Tribe in trust for the Tribe. Includes those lands in the Quileute Indian Reservation.  Subjects portions of the federal land conveyed to the Tribe to easements and conditions that preserve the natural condition of the land and provide the public with recreational access to the land and Park.  Exempts land conveyed to the Tribe along the southern boundary of the Reservation from any easements or conditions. Allows that land to be altered to allow for the relocation of Tribe members and structures outside the tsunami and Quillayute River flood zones.  Extinguishes the Tribe's claims against the United States relating to the Park's past or present ownership, entry, use, surveys, or other activities upon the conveyance of the land to the Tribe and a formal Tribal Council resolution.",2023-01-11T13:21:12Z,
111-hr-6525,111,hr,6525,Former Bennett Freeze Area Development Act,Native Americans,2010-12-15,2010-12-15,Referred to House Financial Services,House,"Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-1]",AZ,D,K000368,0,"Former Bennett Freeze Area Development Act - Requires the Commissioner of the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation (ONHIR), by request of the Navajo Nation or the Hopi Tribe by tribal resolution, to enter into a self-determination contract or contracts with the requesting Indian tribe to plan, conduct, and administer programs, functions, services, or activities, including construction programs administered by the Commissioner that pertain directly to the requesting Indian tribe. Establishes the Former Bennett Freeze Area Rehabilitation Trust Fund in the Treasury. Makes amounts in the Fund available to the Navajo Nation solely for purposes which will contribute to the continuing rehabilitation and improvement of the economic, housing, infrastructure, health, educational, and social condition of families, and Navajo communities, that have been affected by the former Bennett Freeze.  Authorizes the Commissioner to carry out a rehabilitation program to redress the effects of federal development restrictions (Bennett Freeze) in the western portion of the Navajo Reservation, limited to housing construction and renovation, infrastructure improvements, and economic development initiatives. Repeals requirements that: (1) the United States be reimbursed for funds appropriated to the Navajo Rehabilitation Trust Fund before its termination; and (2) the income derived by the Navajo Tribe from the surface and mineral estates of certain lands located in New Mexico acquired for the Tribe's benefit be used to reimburse the General Fund of the U.S. Treasury. Reauthorizes the Fund. Grants the Navajo Nation the right to negotiate and approve an Accommodation Agreement with the Hopi Tribe for any Navajo head of household residing on Hopi Partitioned Land that has not otherwise entered into such Agreement but intends to remain on the Land. Amends the Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute Settlement Act of 1996 to grant any Navajo family that has entered into an Accommodation Agreement the right to: (1) relinquish that Agreement at any time up until the closure of the ONHIR; and after such relinquishment (2) receive the full relocation benefits to which the family would otherwise have been entitled had the family not signed such Agreement, including relocation housing, counseling, and other services.",2023-01-11T13:21:12Z,
111-s-3997,111,s,3997,A bill to authorize appropriations for certain Native American programs.,Native Americans,2010-12-01,2010-12-01,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]",ND,D,D000432,2,"Amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize appropriations, through FY2016, for programs that: (1) promote the economic and social self-sufficiency of Native Americans; (2) improve the capability of their governing bodies to regulate environmental quality pursuant to federal and tribal environmental laws; and (3) assist Native Americans in ensuring the survival and continuing vitality of their languages.",2023-01-11T13:21:08Z,
111-sres-689,111,sres,689,A resolution recognizing National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives and the contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the United States.,Native Americans,2010-11-19,2010-11-19,"Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8206; text as passed Senate: CR S8206; text of measure as introduced: CR S8130-8131)",Senate,"Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]",ND,D,D000432,15,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes November 2010 as National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.  Celebrates the heritage and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Honors their contributions to this country.,2017-12-13T21:32:31Z,
111-s-3945,111,s,3945,Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2010,Native Americans,2010-11-15,2010-11-15,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,A000069,1,"Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2010 - Establishes the U.S. Office of Hawaiian Relations within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior.  Establishes the Native Hawaiian Interagency Coordinating Group.  Recognizes the right of the qualified Native Hawaiian constituents to reorganize the single 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 such constituents; and (2) certify that individuals on the roll meet the definition of qualified Native Hawaiian.  Outlines the process for the reorganization, which includes forming a Native Hawaiian Interim Governing Council.  Reaffirms the special political and legal relationship between the United States and the Native Hawaiian people upon the Secretary's approval of the organic governing documents and the installation of officers elected to the Native Hawaiian governing entity. Extends federal recognition to the governing entity as the representative sovereign governing body of the Native Hawaiian people.  Authorizes the United States, upon the reaffirmation of such political and legal relationship, together with the state of Hawaii, to enter into negotiations with the governing entity to lead to 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.",2023-01-11T13:21:17Z,
111-s-3903,111,s,3903,A bill to authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands held in trust for Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo.,Native Americans,2010-09-29,2011-01-04,Became Public Law No: 111-381.,Senate,"Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]",NM,D,U000039,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it passed the Senate on December 21, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Permits land held in trust for the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo (New Mexico) to be leased for a term of up to 99 years.",2023-03-22T18:07:29Z,
111-hr-6210,111,hr,6210,"To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to facilitate business and agricultural leasing of Navajo Nation lands.",Native Americans,2010-09-23,2010-09-23,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]",NM,D,L000570,1,Authorizes the Navajo Nation to enter into commercial or agricultural leases of up to 99 years on their tribal lands.,2023-01-11T13:21:34Z,
111-hres-1634,111,hres,1634,"Congratulating Taos Pueblo, its leaders and its people, on the 40th Anniversary of the return of their sacred Blue Lake lands.",Native Americans,2010-09-16,2010-09-16,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]",NM,D,L000570,0,"Congratulates Taos Pueblo, its leaders, and its people on the 40th anniversary of the return of their sacred Blue Lake lands. Recognizes the struggle of the Taos Pueblo leaders and people through the years that brought about this ultimate and greatly important success.  Encourages the observation of the anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and activities.",2023-01-11T13:21:27Z,
111-hr-6100,111,hr,6100,Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission Act of 2010,Native Americans,2010-08-10,2010-08-10,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large]",ND,D,P000422,1,"Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission Act of 2010 - Establishes the Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Resolution to consult with Indian tribes affected by the Pick-Sloan Program and to conduct a study of: (1) the impacts of the Program on the affected Indian tribes and the federal government measures attempting to address those impacts; (2) other proposed measures addressing the impacts of the Program on such Indian tribes; (3) the results of any other studies regarding those impacts and potential solutions, including any related studies conducted by the Joint Tribal Advisory Committee; and (4) comparisons involving other situations in which federal hydroelectric projects or federally licensed hydroelectric projects have resulted in the taking or occupation of Indian land and the compensation or other measures Indian tribes have been or are being provided in those situations. Requires the Commission to: (1) maintain an information website beginning on the date of its first meeting; (2) hold at least three hearings; (3) develop a proposal that comprehensively resolves the Program's impacts on, and provides for full and final compensation to, the affected Indian tribes; and (4) issue a report.",2023-01-11T13:21:40Z,
111-s-3740,111,s,3740,Alaska Safe Families and Villages Act of 2010,Native Americans,2010-08-05,2010-08-05,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK]",AK,D,B001265,0,"Alaska Safe Families and Villages Act of 2010 - Directs the Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to carry out, with up to nine Indian tribes in Alaska, the Alaska Safe Families and Villages Demonstration Project. Requires each Indian tribe selected from among those tribes applying for Project participation to complete a specified planning phase. Provides that upon certification of the planning phase by the Office of Tribal Justice an Indian tribe shall exercise jurisdiction, concurrent with the civil jurisdiction of Alaska, over: (1) the drug, alcohol, or related matters within the project area of the Indian tribe; and (2) persons of Indian or Alaska Native descent or other persons with consensual relationships with the Indian tribe or a member of the Indian tribe. Permits a participating tribe to impose specified sanctions, including incarceration. Requires the Office of Justice Services of the Department of the Interior to carry out a specified contract program for the employment by Indian tribes of Village Peace Officers in Alaska Native villages. Authorizes Alaska, its political subdivisions, Indian tribes in Alaska, and the United States to enter into intergovernmental agreements, including agreements concerning: (1) the employment of law enforcement officers, probation, and parole officers; (2) cross-appointment and cross-deputization of tribal, state, municipal, or federal officials; (3) the detention or incarceration of offenders; and (4) jurisdictional or financial matters.",2023-01-11T13:21:38Z,
111-s-3752,111,s,3752,Indian Energy Parity Act of 2010,Native Americans,2010-08-05,2010-08-05,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]",ND,D,D000432,6,"Indian Energy Parity Act of 2010 - Authorizes an Indian tribe or tribal energy development organization to submit to the Secretary of the Interior, and to applicable federal agencies, a plan to fully integrate into a single, coordinated, comprehensive program federally funded energy-related activities and programs, including programs for employment training, energy planning, financing, construction, and related physical infrastructure and equipment. Requires a plan to meet specified requirements and prohibits an agency from imposing additional requirements. Prohibits any other federal funding from being reduced, denied, or withheld as a result of plan participation by an Indian tribe or tribal energy development organization. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 with respect to: (1) Indian tribal energy resource development, including to direct the Secretary to provide assistance to interested Indian tribes or tribal energy resource development organizations in developing an energy resource development program; and (2) tribal energy resource agreements. Amends the Federal Power Act to include Indian tribes, along with states and municipalities, as having preference for the receipt of preliminary hydroelectric licenses. Amends the Indian Land Consolidation Act: (1) to revise the definition of "parcel of highly fractionated Indian land"; (2) with respect the purchase of trust, restricted, or controlled lands at no less than fair market value and the partition of highly fractioned Indian lands; (3) with respect to tribal authority to apply revenue against liens; and (4) to revise provisions concerning owner-managed interests. Amends the Indian Financing Act of 1974 concerning loan guarantees and insurance to direct the Secretary to consider more favorable equity terms or allow an increase in loan guarantees from 90% up to 95% of the unpaid principal and interest due on any loan made for energy development or manufacturing carried out on Indian land or within a tribal service area recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Amends provisions concerning leases on Indian land with respect to: (1) access, including access under the Indian Mineral leasing Act of 1938; (2) the Long-Term Leasing Act; and (3) leases on restricted land, including concerning tribal approval of leases. Amends provisions concerning oil and gas leases on Indian land, including to prohibit the collection of any oil or gas inspection fees. Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to conduct at least 10 distributed energy demonstration projects to increase the energy resources available to Indian tribes for use in homes and community or government buildings. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide for: (1) a competitive process for making grants for an Indian energy efficiency program; and (2) direct grants to Indian tribes for the weatherization of Indian homes. Amends the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 to provide for at least four demonstration projects to promote biomass energy production on Indian forest land and in nearby communities.",2023-01-11T13:21:38Z,
111-hr-6070,111,hr,6070,"To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical corrections, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,2010-07-30,2010-07-30,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]",OR,D,S001180,1,"Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to accept title to any additional number of acres of real property located within the boundaries of the original 1857 reservation of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (comprised of land within the political boundaries of Polk and Yamhill Counties, Oregon), if such real property is conveyed or otherwise transferred to the United States by or on behalf of the Tribe.  States that: (1) the Secretary shall treat all applications to take land into trust within the boundaries of the original 1857 reservation as an on-reservation trust acquisition; and (2) all real property taken into trust within these boundaries before or after the date of the enactment of this Act shall be part of the Tribe's reservation.",2023-01-11T13:21:47Z,
111-s-3648,111,s,3648,Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission Act of 2010,Native Americans,2010-07-26,2010-12-08,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 680.,Senate,"Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]",ND,D,D000432,3,"Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission Act of 2010 - Establishes the Pick-Sloan Tribal Commission for Comprehensive Resolution to consult with Indian tribes affected by the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program and study: (1) the Program's impact on those tribes and federal measures taken to address that impact; (2) other proposed measures addressing that impact; (3) the results of any other studies regarding that impact and potential solutions, including any related studies conducted by the Joint Tribal Advisory Committee; and (4) comparisons involving other situations in which federal or federally licensed hydroelectric projects have resulted in the taking or occupation of Indian land and the compensation or other measures Indian tribes have been or are being provided in those situations.  Authorizes the Commission also to study the Program's impact on lands owned by members of an affected Indian tribe on the reservation of such tribe.  Lists the affected Indian tribes as: (1) the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe; (2) the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe; (3) the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe; (4) the Santee Sioux Tribe; (5) the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe; (6) the Three Affiliated Tribes; and (7) the Yankton Sioux Tribe. Requires the seven member Commission to include at least three members of federally recognized Indian tribes and at least: (1) one Indian law and policy expert; (2) one expert on the operation and history of federal water projects; (3) one environmental justice expert; (4) one economist; and (5) one authority on cultural preservation. Directs the Commission to: (1) maintain an information website beginning on the date of its first meeting; (2) hold at least three hearings; (3) develop a proposal that comprehensively resolves the Program's impact on, and provides for full and final compensation to, the affected Indian tribes; and (4) issue a report.",2023-01-11T13:21:09Z,
111-hr-5811,111,hr,5811,To amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to allow the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe to determine blood quantum requirement for membership in that tribe.,Native Americans,2010-07-21,2010-12-09,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 683.,House,"Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16]",TX,D,R000170,0,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to revise tribal membership requirements to provide tribal membership to any person of Tigua Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Indian blood enrolled by the tribe.,2023-01-11T13:21:15Z,
111-hr-5592,111,hr,5592,Blackfeet Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010,Native Americans,2010-06-24,2010-06-29,Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.,House,"Rep. Rehberg, Denny [R-MT-At Large]",MT,R,R000571,0,"Blackfeet Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in providing to the Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana the St. Mary River water right, to allocate to the Tribe 50,000 acre-feet per year of stored water in Lake Sherburne Reservoir as part of the tribal water right. Exempts the Tribe from any requirement to pay any costs associated with the allocation. Prohibits the allocation from being increased by any year-to-year carryover storage. Requires the Tribe and the Secretary to enter into an agreement to lease the water allocated to the Tribe for use by the Secretary for the Milk River Project.  Requires, as part of the tribal water right, the Secretary to permanently allocate to the Tribe all remaining unallocated water in Lake Elwell. Directs the Secretary to carry out such activities as are necessary relating to: (1) planning, design, and construction for rehabilitation and improvement of the Blackfeet Irrigation Project; (2) the completion to authorized acreage of the Blackfeet Irrigation Project; and (3) planning, design, and construction for rehabilitation and improvement of the Four Horns Dam and Reservoir and associated delivery systems of the Blackfeet Irrigation Project. Authorizes, ratifies, and confirms a specified compact and the Birch Creek Agreement. Holds the tribal water right in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Tribe.  Establishes: (1) the Blackfeet Land and Water Development Fund; and (2) the Birch Creek Mitigation Fund. Sets forth provisions concerning: (1) water rights in the Lewis and Clark National Forest; and (2) Milk River water rights.",2023-01-11T13:19:53Z,
111-s-3471,111,s,3471,Native American Employment Act of 2010,Native Americans,2010-06-09,2010-06-09,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]",ND,D,D000432,3,"Native American Employment Act of 2010 - Amends the Indian Financing Act of 1974 to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a tier system of guaranteed or insured loans to Indian tribes for energy development or manufacturing jobs carried out on Indian lands. Allows the Secretary to guarantee up to 100% of surety bonds issued to cover construction, renovation, or demolition work performed by an Indian individual or Indian economic enterprise. Amends the Indian Employment, Training, and Related Services Demonstration Act of 1992 to revise requirements regarding Indian tribe or tribal organization plans to integrate employment, training, and related services programs. Requires their integration into a single, coordinated, comprehensive program. Amends the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to require the Administrator of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund to establish the Native Initiatives as a component of the Fund. Declares the purposes of the Native Initiatives are to assist Native community development financial institutions to provide access to credit, capital, and financial services in Native communities. Amends the Buy Indian Act to direct the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, to require that: (1) Indian labor be employed; and (2) any contract to fulfill requirements for goods or services, manufacturing, or construction, renovation, or demolition work be awarded competitively to an Indian organization or economic enterprise. Requires the Secretary to establish an Indian Economic Enterprise Data Center. Amends the Small Business Act to establish within the Small Business Administration (SBA) the Office of Native American Affairs. Directs the SBA Administrator to appoint an Associate Administrator of the Office to administer the Native American small business development program. Requires the SBA, acting through the Associate Administrator, to establish Native American business centers to overcome obstacles impeding the establishment, development, and expansion of Native American small businesses and other underserved small businesses located on or near tribal land. Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to require either the Secretary of Health and Human Services or the Secretary of the Interior, or both, to establish a qualified school construction bond escrow account to which shall be allocated specified funds derived from qualified school construction bonds for construction, rehabilitation, and repair of schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.",2023-01-11T13:19:48Z,
111-hr-5452,111,hr,5452,Native American Economic Advisory Council Act of 2010,Native Americans,2010-05-27,2010-05-27,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]",AK,R,Y000033,0,"Native American Economic Advisory Council Act of 2010 - Establishes the Native American Economic Advisory Council to assist the Executive Office of the President and federal agencies to ensure that Native Americans have: (1) the means and capacity to benefit from economic stimulus and growth; and (2) opportunities to participate in federal economic development and job growth programs. Directs the Council to: (1) prepare a compilation of successful business enterprises and joint ventures conducted by Native American organizations, including tribal ventures of Native Corporations in Alaska; and (2) periodically sponsor and arrange conferences and training workshops on Native American business activities.  Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the head of a federal agency, in preparing the President's comments and recommendations to Congress about proposed legislation, to include an assessment of the legislation's economic impact on Native Americans.",2023-01-11T13:20:05Z,
111-hr-5402,111,hr,5402,Alaska Native Veterans Land Allotment Equity Act,Native Americans,2010-05-26,2010-05-26,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]",AK,R,Y000033,0,"Alaska Native Veterans Land Allotment Equity Act - Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) with respect to the open season during which certain Alaska Native Vietnam veterans are eligible to file for allotments of up to two parcels of federal land totaling up to 160 acres.  Revises the requirement that allotments may be selected only from lands that were vacant, unappropriated, and unreserved on the date when the person eligible for the allotment first used and occupied them. Allows allotments to be selected from vacant federal lands or lands that have been selected or conveyed to the state of Alaska or a Native Corporation, if the state or Corporation voluntarily relinquishes or conveys to the United States for allotment. Limits the prohibition against the conveyance of certain allotments to: (1) lands in the right-of-way granted for the TransAlaska Pipeline; or (2) the inner or outer corridor of that right-of-way withdrawal. Repeals the prohibition against conveying allotments containing wilderness lands, National Forest Lands, lands in a recorded mining claim, home sites, trade and manufacturing sites, reindeer sites, and cemetery sites, among others. Limits the eligibility for allotments to veterans who served between August 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975. Allows an heir to apply for and receive the allotment. Allows a Native Corporation to select an equal amount of acres of appropriate federal land in Alaska to replace lands voluntarily relinquished or conveyed to the United States for allotment. Permits any person who made an allotment selection under ANCSA before the enactment of this Act to withdraw it and reselect lands if those originally selected were not conveyed to that person before the enactment of this Act.",2023-01-11T13:20:07Z,
111-hr-5413,111,hr,5413,Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010,Native Americans,2010-05-26,2010-09-16,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]",CA,D,B001234,6,"Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010 - Authorizes, ratifies, and confirms the Pechanga Settlement Agreement.   Ratifies, confirms, and declares valid the Tribal Water Right which shall be held in trust by the United States for the use and benefit of the Band and allottees.  States that the Band shall: (1) have authority to use, allocate, and lease the Tribal Water Right; and (2) enact a Pechanga Water Code. Authorizes the execution of waivers of claims by the Band and the United States with respect to Santa Margarita River Watershed water rights and with respect subsidence damage to lands within the Reservation.  Directs the Secretary to provide specified funds: (1) to fulfill the Band's obligations under the Recycled Water Infrastructure Agreement and the ESAA Capacity Agreement; (2) for the Storage Pond and the Demineralization and Brine Disposal Project; (3) to fulfill the Band's obligations under the Recycled Water Infrastructure Agreement for the Storage Pond's design and construction; and (4) for Interim Capacity and Permanent Capacity.  Establishes in the Treasury the Pechanga Settlement Fund. Repeals this Act and voids any related agreements effective January 1, 2016, if the Secretary does not publish a statement of findings required under this Act by December 31, 2015. Returns any appropriations and unobligated amounts to the general fund of the Treasury.",2023-01-11T13:20:07Z,
111-s-3331,111,s,3331,Native American Economic Advisory Council Act of 2010,Native Americans,2010-05-07,2010-05-07,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3408-3409),Senate,"Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,I000025,2,"Native American Economic Advisory Council Act of 2010 - Establishes the Native American Economic Advisory Council to assist the Executive Office of the President and federal agencies to ensure that Native Americans have: (1) the means and capacity to benefit from economic stimulus and growth; and (2) opportunities to participate in federal economic development and job growth programs. Directs the Council to: (1) prepare a compilation of successful business enterprises and joint ventures conducted by Native American organizations, including ventures of Native Corporations in Alaska; and (2) periodically sponsor and arrange conferences and training workshops on Native American business activities.  Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the head of a federal agency, in preparing the President's comments and recommendations to Congress about proposed legislation, to include an assessment of the legislation's economic impact on Native Americans.",2023-01-11T13:20:00Z,
111-s-3290,111,s,3290,Blackfeet Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010,Native Americans,2010-04-29,2010-07-22,Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-741.,Senate,"Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]",MT,D,B000243,1,"Blackfeet Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in providing to the Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana the St. Mary River water right, to allocate to the Tribe 50,000 acre-feet per year of stored water in Lake Sherburne Reservoir as part of the tribal water right. Exempts the Tribe from any requirement to pay any costs associated with the allocation. Prohibits the allocation from being increased by any year-to-year carryover storage. Requires the Tribe and the Secretary to enter into an agreement to lease the water allocated to the Tribe for use by the Secretary for the Milk River Project.  Requires, as part of the tribal water right, the Secretary to permanently allocate to the Tribe all remaining unallocated water in Lake Elwell. Directs the Secretary to carry out such activities as are necessary relating to: (1) planning, design, and construction for rehabilitation and improvement of the Blackfeet Irrigation Project; (2) the completion to authorized acreage of the Blackfeet Irrigation Project; and (3) planning, design, and construction for rehabilitation and improvement of the Four Horns Dam and Reservoir and associated delivery systems of the Blackfeet Irrigation Project. Authorizes, ratifies, and confirms a specified compact and the Birch Creek Agreement. Holds the tribal water right in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Tribe.  Establishes: (1) the Blackfeet Land and Water Development Fund; and (2) the Birch Creek Mitigation Fund. Sets forth provisions concerning: (1) water rights in the Lewis and Clark National Forest; and (2) Milk River water rights.",2023-01-11T13:20:15Z,
111-hr-5149,111,hr,5149,Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act,Native Americans,2010-04-27,2010-04-27,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1]",AL,R,B001244,0,"Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians of Alabama. Restores federal rights and privileges abrogated by earlier statutes.  Approves and ratifies the cession to the United States of all historical tribal lands of the Band.  Extinguishes all specified claims against the United States, a state or local government, or any other person or entity, by the Band arising subsequent to such cession, and based upon any interest in or right involving the land.  Prohibits the Band from using its federal recognition to assert any historical land claim.  Transfers all interests in lands held by the Band upon enactment of this Act to the United States, to be held in trust for the benefit of the Band.",2023-01-11T13:16:04Z,
111-s-3235,111,s,3235,HEARTH Act of 2010,Native Americans,2010-04-20,2010-12-20,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719.,Senate,"Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]",ND,D,D000432,6,"Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2010 or HEARTH Act of 2010 - Extends to any Indian tribe the discretion granted under current law only to the Navajo Nation to lease restricted lands for business, agricultural, public, religious, educational, recreational, or residential purposes without the approval of the Secretary of the Interior. (The Secretary must still approve the tribal regulations under which those leases are executed and mining leases still require the Secretary's approval.) Sets forth the environmental review process required under tribal lease regulations before those regulations obtain the Secretary's approval. Requires the process to identify and evaluate any significant effects a proposed lease may have on the environment and allow public comment on those effects.  Allows tribes to rely on a federal environmental review process rather than the tribal environmental review process if the project under review is federally funded. Directs the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to report to Congress on the history and experience of Indian tribes that have chosen to assume the BIA's responsibility for operating the Indian Land Title and Records Office.",2023-01-11T13:15:58Z,
111-hr-5023,111,hr,5023,RESPECT Act,Native Americans,2010-04-14,2010-07-28,Committee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]",AZ,D,G000551,6,"Requirements, Expectations, and Standard Procedures for Executive Consultation with Tribes Act or the RESPECT Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that consultation with Indian tribes constitutes more than simply notifying an Indian tribe about a planned undertaking and that consultation means the process of seeking, discussing, and considering the views of participants, and, where feasible, seeking agreement with them regarding proposed activities and other matters. Outlines the consultation procedure, including requiring federal agencies to: (1) have an accountable process to ensure meaningful and timely input by Indian tribes prior to undertaking any activity that may have substantial direct impacts on the lands or interests of one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the federal government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the federal government and Indian tribes; (2) consult with Indian tribes concerning all activities that would affect any part of any federal land that shares a border with Indian country; (3) recognize and respect Indian tribal self-government and sovereignty, honor tribal treaty and other rights, and strive to meet the responsibilities that arise from the unique legal relationship between the federal government and Indian tribal governments; and (4) review the processes under which Indian tribes apply for waivers of statutory and regulatory requirements and take appropriate steps to streamline those processes. Permits an Indian tribe alleging that the requirements of this Act have not been met to bring a civil action in a U.S. district court.",2023-01-11T13:16:08Z,
111-hres-1237,111,hres,1237,Honoring the life of Wilma Pearl Mankiller and expressing condolences of the House of Representatives on her passing.,Native Americans,2010-04-13,2010-04-14,Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.,House,"Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2]",OK,D,B001254,12,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses gratitude to Chief Wilma Mankiller for her significant contributions to the nation, as well as deep sorrow at her passing and condolences to her friends, family, and the Cherokee Nation.",2023-01-11T13:16:02Z,
111-hr-4984,111,hr,4984,To amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to allow the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe to determine blood quantum requirement for membership in that Tribe.,Native Americans,2010-03-25,2010-03-25,Referred to the House Committee on Natural 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 remove the blood quantum requirement for determining the membership of descendants of members of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe.,2023-01-11T13:16:20Z,
111-hr-4916,111,hr,4916,"To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw, the Klamath Tribes, and the Burns Paiute Tribe to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land.",Native Americans,2010-03-23,2010-03-23,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]",OR,D,D000191,1,"Authorizes the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, the Klamath Tribes, and the Burns Paiute Tribe to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land.",2023-01-11T13:16:22Z,
111-hr-4613,111,hr,4613,Blackfoot River Land Settlement Act of 2010,Native Americans,2010-02-04,2010-02-04,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2]",ID,R,S001148,1,"Blackfoot River Land Settlement Act of 2010- Extinguishes all claims and all right, title, and interest in and to specified Indian and non-Indian land with respect to resolution of the disputes within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation of the Shoshone and Bannock Indian Tribes located in Idaho, resulting from the realignment of the Blackfoot River by the Corps of Engineers in 1964.  Requires the non-Indian land to be held in trust for the Tribes.  Transfers the Indian land to Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 for conveyance to the non-Indians acquiring Indian land.  Establishes a tribal trust fund account from which amounts shall be distributed to the Tribes, which they may use for activities related to: (1) construction of a natural resources facility; (2) water resources needs; (3) economic development; and (4) land acquisition.  Establishes an allottee trust account into which amounts shall be deposited into individual Indian money accounts for the allottees.  Requires the Secretary of the Interior to pay to the Tribes and the non-Indian landowners such attorneys fees as are approved by them. Limits the total amount of such fees to be paid to 2% of the amounts distributed to the Tribes, allottees, and the non-Indian landowners.",2023-01-11T13:16:37Z,
111-s-2956,111,s,2956,Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act,Native Americans,2010-01-26,2010-11-18,Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.,Senate,"Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]",CA,D,B000711,1,"Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act - Authorizes, ratifies, and confirms the Pechanga Settlement Agreement.  Directs the Secretary of the Department of the Interior to execute the Extension of Service Area Agreement, the Recycled Water Infrastructure Agreement, and the ESAA Capacity Agreement within 60 days of enactment of this Act. Ratifies, confirms, and declares valid the Tribal Water Right which shall be held in trust by the United States for the use and benefit of the Band and allottees.  States that the Band shall: (1) have authority to use, allocate, and lease the Tribal Water Right; and (2) enact a Pechanga Water Code. Waives certain water rights and land claims of the Band and the United States with respect to the Santa Margarita River Watershed.  Directs the Secretary to provide specified funds: (1) to fulfill the Band's obligations under the Recycled Water Infrastructure Agreement and the ESAA Capacity Agreement; (2) for the Storage Pond and the Demineralization and Brine Disposal Project; (3) to fulfill the Band's obligations under the Recycled Water Infrastructure Agreement for the Storage Pond's design and construction; and (4) for Interim Capacity and Permanent Capacity. Establishes in the Treasury the Pechanga Settlement Fund. Repeals this Act and voids any related agreements effective January 1, 2016, if the Secretary does not publish a statement of findings required under this Act by December 31, 2015. Returns any appropriations and unobligated amounts to the general fund of the Treasury.",2023-01-11T13:16:41Z,
111-hr-4445,111,hr,4445,Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Clarification Act,Native Americans,2010-01-13,2011-01-04,Became Public Law No: 111-354.,House,"Rep. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM-1]",NM,D,H001046,2,"(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 30, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Clarification Act - Repeals a restriction on treating as Indian country certain lands held in trust for Indian pueblos within Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Prohibits gaming on such land.",2023-03-22T18:07:20Z,
111-s-2906,111,s,2906,"A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to modify a provision relating to leases involving certain Indian tribes.",Native Americans,2009-12-18,2010-12-22,Became Public Law No: 111-336.,Senate,"Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]",WA,D,C000127,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on August 3, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Permits land held in trust for the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians to be leased for a term of greater than 25 years. Includes the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians among those tribes and tribal organizations permitted to lease restricted lands under specified conditions without the Secretary of the Interior's approval.",2023-03-22T18:07:27Z,
111-hr-4347,111,hr,4347,Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2010,Native Americans,2009-12-16,2010-11-18,Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-923.,House,"Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2]",OK,D,B001254,15,"Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2010 - Title I: Indian Self-Determination - (Sec. 101) Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to redefine "self-determination contract" as a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement entered into under title I of such Act between a tribal organization and the appropriate Secretary for the planning, conduct, and administration of programs or services provided to Indian tribes and members of tribes pursuant to federal law, subject to the condition that, except for certain construction contracts, no such contract, grant, or cooperative agreement shall be: (1) considered to be a procurement contract; or (2) with a specified exception, subject to federal procurement law.  (Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate compacts and funding agreements in good faith to maximize implementation of the self-governance policy. (Sec. 103) Directs the Secretary to interpret all federal laws, regulations, and executive orders in a manner that facilitates: (1) inclusion in self-determination contracts and funding agreements of applicable programs, services, and related funds; (2) implementation of self-determination contracts and funding agreements; and (3) achievement of tribal health objectives. (Sec. 104) Includes specified percentages of costs for programs, functions, services, and activities as eligible self-determination contract funding costs.  (Sec. 105) Revises provisions concerning the model statutory agreement. Title II: Tribal Self-Governance - (Sec. 201) Revises title IV of the Act. Establishes the Tribal Self-Governance Program. Authorizes the Secretary, through the Director of the Office of Self-Governance, to select up to 50 new Indian tribes per year to participate in self-governance. Provides that two or more tribes that are not otherwise eligible for participation may be treated as a single tribe for the purpose of participating in self-governance as a tribal organization if: (1) each tribe so requests; and (2) the tribal organization itself or at least one of the tribes is eligible. Permits a tribe that withdraws from participation in a tribal organization to participate in self-governance if the tribe is eligible. Requires a tribe, in order to be eligible to participate in self-governance, to: (1) complete a planning phase; (2) request participation in self-governance by the tribal governing body; and (3) demonstrate for the three fiscal years preceding the date on which the tribe requests participation financial stability and management capability.  Directs the Secretary to negotiate and enter into: (1) a compact with each Indian tribe participating in self-governance in a manner consistent with the trust responsibility of the federal government, treaty obligations, and the government-to-government relationship between tribes and the United States; and (2) a funding agreement with the governing body of an Indian tribe or tribal organization in a manner consistent with the trust responsibility of the federal government, treaty obligations, and the government-to-government relationship between tribes and the United States. Makes grants available for participation in self-governance.   States that a funding agreement: (1) shall authorize the tribe to plan, conduct, administer, and receive full tribal share funding for specified programs carried out by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, and the Office of Special Trustee; and (2) may include programs, services, and functions that are of special geographic, historical, or cultural significance to the tribe.  Sets forth funding agreement provisions regarding: (1) competitive bidding; (2) excluded funding; (3) services; and (4) budget. Permits retention of existing funding agreements. Requires a tribe participating in self-governance to: (1) have measures in place to address administrative conflicts of interest; and (2) maintain records. Authorizes a tribe to: (1) redesign or consolidate programs or reallocate funds so long as the redesign or consolidation does not deny eligibility for services to population groups otherwise eligible to be served under federal law; and (2) fully or partially retrocede to the Secretary any program under a compact or funding agreement. Requires a funding agreement to include a provision: (1) to monitor the performance of trust functions by the tribe through the annual trust evaluation; and (2) for the Secretary to reassume a program and associated funding in circumstances of imminent jeopardy to a trust asset, natural resources, or public health and safety that is caused by the tribe and arises out of a failure to carry out the compact or funding agreement. Sets forth provisions governing a situation in which the Secretary and a tribe are unable to agree on compact or funding agreement. Authorizes a tribe participating in tribal self-governance to carry out construction projects, including certain related federal environmental activities. Directs the Secretary, upon request of the tribe's governing body, to provide the tribe with financial assistance to carry out the funding agreement. Authorizes a funding agreement to provide for multiyear funding. Directs the Secretary to transfer tribal shares and resources to a tribe in a timely fashion.  Restricts the Secretary's authority to reduce annual funding.  Authorizes a tribe to carry over funding, interest, or income from year to year without diminishing future entitlements.  Prohibits a tribe from being obligated to continue performance that requires an expenditure of funds in excess of the amount of funds transferred under a compact or funding agreement. Directs the the Secretary to interpret federal law in a manner that facilitates funding agreements. States that nothing in this title expands or alters the Secretary's authority so as to authorize the Secretary to enter into any funding agreement: (1) with respect to an inherent federal function; (2) where a program prohibits the type of participation sought by the tribe; or (3) which reduces or limits the services, contracts, or funds that any other tribe or tribal organization is eligible to receive under federal law. Permits, at the option of a participating Indian tribe or Indian tribes, any of the provisions of title I to be incorporated in any compact or funding agreement.  Requires the President to identify in a report to accompany the annual budget request submitted to Congress all amounts necessary to fully fund all funding agreements entered into under this Act. Requires the Secretary to identify in a report accompanying each budget request the amount of funds that are sufficient for planning and negotiation grants and sufficient to cover any shortfall in certain funding, including direct program costs, tribal shares, and contract support costs. Sets forth additional reporting requirements. Provides for the issuance of regulations. Puts the burden of proof on the Secretary in any administrative appeal or civil action for judicial review of any decision made by the Secretary under this title.  Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title.",2023-01-11T13:16:56Z,
111-hr-4384,111,hr,4384,"To establish the Utah Navajo Trust Fund Commission, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,2009-12-16,2010-07-28,Committee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2]",UT,D,M001142,0,"Utah Navajo Trust Fund Act of 2009 - Directs each Utah Navajo Chapter to conduct a binding election on the same day in accordance with this Act to select a representative to the Utah Navajo Trust Fund Commission. Sets forth election provisions. Establishes a Utah Navajo Trust Fund Commission within 90 days after enactment of this Act. Sets forth Commission responsibilities, including: (1) selecting an independent Trust Administrator for the Utah Navajo Trust Fund; (2) ensuring that Trust amounts are invested, managed, and administered for the health, education, and general welfare of the beneficiaries; (3) ensuring that Navajos living outside of the Navajo Nation in San Juan County, Utah, remain eligible for Fund educational assistance; (4) conducting an annual assessment to determine the eligible uses of Trust assets; and (5) establishing and maintaining a census of eligible beneficiaries. Directs Utah: (1) within 90 days after selection of a Trust Administrator, to prepare an audit and accounting of the Trust assets in the Utah Navajo Trust Fund, as established and administered by Utah prior to passage of this Act; and (2) within 120 days after selection of a Trust Administrator, to transfer Trust assets to the Trust Administrator who shall establish the Utah Navajo Trust Fund with such assets.",2023-01-11T13:16:55Z,
111-hr-4401,111,hr,4401,"To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to modify a provision relating to leases involving certain Indian tribes.",Native Americans,2009-12-16,2009-12-16,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]",WA,D,S000510,1,"Permits land held in trust for the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to be leased for a term of greater than 25 years. Includes the Puyallup Tribe, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians among those tribes and tribal organizations permitted to lease restricted lands under specified conditions without the Secretary of the Interior's approval.",2023-01-11T13:16:54Z,
111-hr-4285,111,hr,4285,Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act,Native Americans,2009-12-11,2009-12-14,Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.,House,"Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45]",CA,R,B001228,5,"Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act - Authorizes, ratifies, and confirms the Pechanga Settlement Agreement.  Directs the Secretary of the Department of the Interior to execute the Extension of Service Area Agreement, the Recycled Water Infrastructure Agreement, and the ESAA Capacity Agreement within 60 days of enactment of this Act. Ratifies, confirms, and declares valid the Tribal Water Right which shall be held in trust by the United States for the use and benefit of the Band and allottees.  States that the Band shall: (1) have authority to use, allocate, and lease the Tribal Water Right; and (2) enact a Pechanga Water Code. Waives certain water rights and land claims of the Band and the United States with respect to the Santa Margarita River Watershed.  Directs the Secretary to provide specified funds: (1) to fulfill the Band's obligations under the Recycled Water Infrastructure Agreement and the ESAA Capacity Agreement; (2) for the Storage Pond and the Demineralization and Brine Disposal Project; (3) to fulfill the Band's obligations under the Recycled Water Infrastructure Agreement for the Storage Pond's design and construction; and (4) for Interim Capacity and Permanent Capacity.  Establishes in the Treasury the Pechanga Settlement Fund. Repeals this Act and voids any related agreements effective January 1, 2016, if the Secretary does not publish a statement of findings required under this Act by December 31, 2015. Returns any appropriations and unobligated amounts to the general fund of the Treasury.",2023-01-11T13:16:57Z,
111-hr-4276,111,hr,4276,To authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands held in trust for Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo.,Native Americans,2009-12-10,2009-12-10,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]",NM,D,L000570,1,Permits land held in trust for the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo (New Mexico) to be leased for a term of up to 99 years.,2023-01-11T13:16:58Z,
111-s-2802,111,s,2802,Blackfoot River Land Settlement Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-11-19,2010-12-02,By Senator Dorgan from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report. Report No. 111-356.,Senate,"Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]",ID,R,C000880,1,"Blackfoot River Land Settlement Act of 2009 - (Sec. 4) Extinguishes all claims and all right, title, and interest in and to specified Indian and non-Indian land with respect to resolution of the disputes within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation of the Shoshone-Bannock Indian Tribes located in Idaho, resulting from the realignment of the Blackfoot River by the Corps of Engineers in 1964.  (Sec. 5) Requires the non-Indian land to be held in trust for the Tribes.  (Sec. 6) Transfers the Indian land to Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 for conveyance to the non-Indians acquiring Indian land.  (Sec. 7) Establishes a tribal trust fund account from which amounts shall be distributed to the Tribes, which they may use for activities related to: (1) construction of a natural resources facility; (2) water resources needs; (3) economic development; (4) land acquisition; and (5) such other purposes they deem to be appropriate.  Establishes an allottee trust account into which amounts shall be deposited into individual Indian money accounts for the allottees. (Sec. 8) Requires the Secretary of the Interior to pay to the Tribes and the non-Indian landowners such attorneys fees as are approved by them. Limits the total amount of such fees to be paid to 2% of the amounts distributed to the Tribes, allottees, and the non-Indian landowners.  (Sec. 12) Authorizes appropriations, of which, after the payment of attorneys fees: (1) 28% is for deposit into the tribal trust fund account; (2) 25% is for deposit into the allottee trust account; and (3) 47% is to be provided to Blackfoot River Flood Control District No. 7 for distribution to non-Indian landowners and for associated administrative expenses. Prohibits funds received by the Tribes under this Act from being distributed to tribal members on a per capita basis.",2023-01-11T13:17:05Z,
111-sres-342,111,sres,342,A resolution recognizing National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives and the contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the United States.,Native Americans,2009-11-05,2009-11-05,"Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11236; text as passed Senate: CR S11236; text of measure as introduced: CR S11222-11223)",Senate,"Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]",ND,D,D000432,17,(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the celebration of National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month during November 2009.  Honors the heritage and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives and their contributions to the United States.,2017-12-13T21:29:26Z,
111-hr-4024,111,hr,4024,Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-11-04,2009-11-05,Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.,House,"Rep. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI-2]",HI,D,H001042,2,"Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Reauthorizes for for FY2009-FY2014 and revises the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act. Requires any Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 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.",2023-01-11T13:17:19Z,
111-hr-4010,111,hr,4010,"To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land.",Native Americans,2009-11-03,2009-11-03,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]",OR,D,S001180,0,Authorizes the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians of Oregon to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land.,2023-01-11T13:17:20Z,
111-s-1936,111,s,1936,Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-10-27,2009-10-27,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]",MT,D,T000464,1,"Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2009 - Extends federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana. Makes the Tribe and each member eligible for all services and benefits provided by the United States to Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or the location of the residence of any member on or near an Indian reservation.  Directs the Tribe, as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits pursuant to this Act, to submit to the Secretary of the Interior a membership roll consisting of the name of each individual enrolled as a member of the Tribe. Requires the Tribe to maintain such membership roll.  Directs the Secretary to acquire, for the benefit of the Tribe, trust title to 200 acres of land within the Tribe's service area to be used for a tribal land base.",2023-01-11T13:17:40Z,
111-s-1790,111,s,1790,Indian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization and Extension Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-10-15,2009-12-16,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 233.,Senate,"Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]",ND,D,D000432,21,"Indian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization and Extension Act of 2009 - Title I: Indian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization and Amendments - (Sec. 101) Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize appropriations to carry out the Act. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to maintain model diabetes projects in existence on October 29, 1992, and located in specified places. (Sec. 103) Replaces the Act's declaration of health objectives with a declaration of national Indian health policy. Subtitle A: Indian Health Manpower - (Sec. 111) Requires development and operation of a Community Health Aide Program in the state of Alaska. Allows establishment, through the Indian Health Service (Service), of a national Community Health Aide Program in accordance with the Alaskan program. Excludes dental health aide therapist services from the national program. (Sec. 112) Authorizes funding of demonstration programs for Indian health programs to address chronic shortages of health professionals. Subtitle B: Health Services - (Sec. 121) Revises provisions concerning the Indian Health Care Improvement Fund.  (Sec. 122) Establishes an Indian Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF) to meet the extraordinary medical costs associated with the treatment of victims of disasters or catastrophic illnesses who are within the responsibility of the Service. (Sec. 123) Directs the Secretary to: (1) determine the incidence of, and the types of complications resulting from, diabetes among Indians and the measures each Service unit should take to reduce the incidence of, and prevent, treat, and control the complications resulting from, diabetes among Indian tribes; and (2) screen, when medically indicated and with informed consent, each Indian who receives services from the Service for diabetes and for conditions which indicate a high diabetes risk and establish a cost-effective monitoring approach. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) provide dialysis programs, including the purchase of dialysis equipment and the provision of necessary staffing; and (2) establish and maintain in each area office a position of diabetes control officer. (Sec. 124) Authorizes funding for hospice care and for assisted living, long-term care, home- and community-based, and convenient care services.  Authorizes providing long-term care in a facility to Indians either directly or through contracts or compacts with Indian Tribes or Tribal Organizations.  (Sec. 125) Gives tribes and tribal organizations (and in some circumstances, the United States) the right to recover from any responsible or liable third party (including, with limitation, a political subdivision of a state) the reasonable charges billed by the Secretary, a tribe, or a tribal organization in providing health services through the Service, a tribe, or a tribal organization to any individual to the same extent that such individual, or any nongovernmental provider of such services, would be eligible to receive damages, reimbursement, or indemnification for such charges or expenses if the services had been provided by a nongovernmental provider and the individual had been required to pay, and did pay, the charges or expenses.  Prohibits state laws, contracts, or any health care plan or program entered into or renewed after enactment of the Indian Health Care Amendments of 1988 from hindering the right of recovery. (Sec. 126) Revises provisions concerning crediting of reimbursements. (Sec. 127) Directs the HHS Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior to study and compile a list of the types of staff positions in elementary and secondary education, social services and family and child welfare, law enforcement and judicial services, and alcohol and substance abuse whose qualifications include, or should include, training in the identification, prevention, education, referral, or treatment of mental illness, or dysfunctional and self destructive behavior. Directs those Secretaries to provide training criteria and training appropriate to each such position. Requires the Service to develop and implement, on request, or assist in the development and implementation of, a program of community education on mental illness. Directs the HHS Secretary to develop a plan to increase the health care staff providing behavioral health services by at least 500 positions within five years after enactment, with at least 200 of those positions devoted to child, adolescent, and family services. (Sec. 129) Authorizes the Secretary to provide funds for certain transportation costs for patients and their escorts.  (Sec. 130) Directs the Secretary to establish an epidemiology center in each Service area to carry out specified duties, including to: (1) the collect data relating to, and monitor progress made toward meeting, each of the health status objectives of the Service, the Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations in the Service area; (2) evaluate existing systems that impact Indian health improvement; (3) assist tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations in identifying highest-priority health status objectives; (4) make recommendations for service targeting and to improve health care delivery systems; (6) provide disease surveillance and requested technical assistance.  Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Indian organizations, and eligible intertribal consortia to conduct epidemiological studies of Indian communities.  (Sec. 132) Requires the Secretary to make grants of not more than $300,000 to each of nine colleges and universities (under current law, grants are authorized for at least three colleges and universities) for the purpose of developing and maintaining Indian psychology career recruitment programs as a means of encouraging Indians to enter the behavioral health field. Directs the Secretary to provide a grant to develop and maintain a program at the University of North Dakota to be known as the "Quentin N. Burdick American Indians Into Psychology Program." Requires such program, to the maximum extent feasible, to coordinate with the Quentin N. Burdick Indian health programs authorized under the Quentin N. Burdick American Indians Into Nursing Program and existing university research and communications networks.  Sets forth requirements for receiving a grant and an active duty service requirement for graduates who received stipends under the grant program. (Sec. 133) Expands the current program for the prevention, control, and elimination of tuberculosis to authorize the Secretary, after consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to make grants available to Indian tribes and tribal organizations for the following: (1) projects for the prevention, control, and elimination of communicable and infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV, respiratory syncytial virus, hanta virus, sexually transmitted diseases, and H. pylori; (2) public information and education programs for the prevention, control, and elimination of communicable and infectious diseases; (3) education, training, and clinical skills improvement activities in the prevention, control, and elimination of communicable and infectious diseases for health professionals, including allied health professionals; (4) demonstration projects for the screening, treatment, and prevention of hepatitis C virus (HCV). (Sec. 134) Exempts licensed health professionals employed by a tribal health program, if licensed in any state, from the licensing requirements of the state in which the tribal health program performs the services described in the contract or compact of the tribal health program under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1)provide programs or allowances to transition into an Indian health program, including licensing, board or certification examination assistance, and technical assistance in fulfilling service obligations; and (2) provide programs or allowances to health professionals employed in an Indian health program to enable those professionals to take leave for professional consultation, management, leadership, and refresher training courses. (Sec. 136) Revises current provisions concerning the Office of Indian Women's Health Care to provide, in addition to such Office, for an Office of Indian Men's Health. (Sec. 137) Requires the Comptroller General of the United States (GAO) to submit to the Secretary, to Congress, and to make available to each Indian tribe, a report describing the results of the study of the Comptroller General regarding the funding of the contract health service program and the administration of the contract health service program. Requires the Secretary to consult with Indian tribes regarding the contract health service program, including the distribution of funds pursuant to the program. Subtitle C: Health Facilities - (Sec. 141) Requires the Secretary, acting through the Service, to maintain a health care facility priority system which: (1) shall be developed in consultation with Indian tribes and tribal organizations; (2) shall give Indian tribes' needs the highest priority; (3) may include a health care facilities list, must include the methodology adopted by the Service in establishing priorities under its health care facility priority system, and may include such health care facilities, and such renovation or expansion needs of any health care facility, as the Service may identify; (4) shall provide an opportunity for the nomination of planning, design, and construction projects by the Service, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for consideration under the priority system at least once every three years, or more frequently as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (Sec. 142) Prohibits the priority of any project established under the construction priority system in effect on the date of enactment from being affected by any change in the construction priority system taking place after that date for certain projects. (Sec. 143) Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Service, to carry out, or to enter into contracts or compacts under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act with Indian tribes or tribal organizations to carry out, health care delivery demonstration projects that test alternative means of delivering health care and services to Indians through facilities. Permits the use of funds for, among other things, contracts for the construction and renovation of hospitals, health centers, health stations, and other facilities to deliver health care services. Gives priority to projects located in any of the following Service units: (1) Cass Lake, Minnesota; (2) Mescalero, New Mexico; (3) Owyhee and Elko, Nevada; (4) Schurz, Nevada; and (5) Ft. Yuma, California. Sets forth project approval criteria. (Sec. 144) Permits a tribal health program that operates a hospital or other health facility and the federally owned quarters associated with such a facility pursuant to a contract or compact under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to establish the rental rates charged to the occupants of those quarters, on providing notice to the Secretary. (Sec. 145) Authorizes the head of any federal agency to which funds, equipment, or other supplies are made available for the planning, design, construction, or operation of a health care or sanitation facility to transfer the funds, equipment, or supplies to the Secretary for the planning, design, construction, or operation of a health care or sanitation facility to achieve: (1) the purposes of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act; and (2) the purposes for which the funds, equipment, or supplies were made available to the federal agency. (Sec. 146) Directs the Secretary, acting through the Service, to establish a demonstration program under which the Secretary shall award no less than three grants for purchase, installation and maintenance of modular component health care facilities in Indian communities for provision of health care services. (Sec. 147) Directs the Secretary, acting through the Service, to establish a demonstration program under which the Secretary shall provide at least three mobile health station projects. Subtitle D: Access to Health Services - (Sec. 151) Prohibits any payments received by an Indian health program or by an urban Indian organization under title XVIII (Medicare), XIX (Medicaid), or XXI (CHIP) of the Social Security Act for services provided to Indians eligible for benefits under such respective titles from being considered in determining appropriations for the provision of health care and services to Indians. Sets froth provisions concerning use of funds and direct billing. (Sec. 152) Permits Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations to use amounts made available for health benefits to purchase health benefits coverage in any manner, including through: (1) a tribally owned and operated health care plan; (2) a State or locally authorized or licensed health care plan; (3) a health insurance provider or managed care organization; (4) a self-insured plan; or (5) a high deductible or health savings account plan. (Sec. 153) Directs the Secretary, acting through the Service, to make grants to or enter into contracts with Indian tribes and tribal organizations to assist such tribes and tribal organizations in establishing and administering programs on or near reservations and trust lands, including programs to provide outreach and enrollment through video, electronic delivery methods, or telecommunication devices that allow real-time or time-delayed communication between individual Indians and the benefit program, to assist individual Indians: (1) to enroll for benefits under a program established under title XVIII, XIX, or XXI of the Social Security Act and other health benefits programs; and (2) with respect to such programs for which the charging of premiums and cost sharing is not prohibited under such programs, to pay premiums or cost sharing for coverage for such benefits, which may be based on financial need. Sets forth grant conditions. (Sec. 154) Authorizes the Secretary to enter into (or expand) arrangements for the sharing of medical facilities and services between the Service, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD). (Sec. 155) Reaffirms, as specified, the goals stated in the document entitled "Memorandum of Understanding Between the VA/Veterans Health Administration And HHS/Indian Health Service" and dated February 25, 2003 (relating to cooperation and resource sharing between the Veterans Health Administration and Service). (Sec. 156) Requires a federal health care program to accept an entity operated by the Service, an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or urban Indian organization as a provider eligible to receive payment under the program for health care services furnished to an Indian on the same basis as any other provider qualified to participate as a provider of health care services under the program if the entity meets generally applicable State or other requirements for participation as a provider of health care services under the program. (Sec. 157) Entitles an Indian tribe or tribal organization carrying out programs under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act or an urban Indian organization carrying out programs under title V of this Act to purchase coverage, rights, and benefits for the employees of such Indian tribe or tribal organization, or urban Indian organization, under the federal employees health benefit plan and life insurance program if necessary employee deductions and agency contributions in payment for the coverage, rights, and benefits for the period of employment with such Indian tribe or tribal organization, or urban Indian organization, are currently deposited in the applicable employee's fund.  (Sec. 159) Directs the Secretary to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of treating the Navajo Nation as a state for Medicaid purposes to provide services to Indians living within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation through an entity established having the same authority and performing the same functions as single-state Medicaid agencies responsible for the administration of the Medicaid state plan. Subtitle E: Health Services for Urban Indians - (Sec. 161) Permits making funds available for the construction or expansion of facilities for urban Indians under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. (Sec. 162) Makes the Tulsa Clinic and Oklahoma City Clinic demonstration projects permanent within the Service's direct care program, continues treating them as Service units and operating units in the allocation of resources and coordination of care and as meeting the requirements and definitions of an urban Indian organization under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. (Sec. 163) Requires the Secretary to ensure that the Service confers, to the maximum extent practicable, with urban Indian organizations in carrying out the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Service, to enter into contracts with, or make grants to, urban Indian organizations to assist the urban Indian organizations in the establishment and administration, within urban centers, of approved programs.  (Sec. 164) Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Service, to establish programs, including programs for awarding grants, for urban Indian organizations that are identical to other Indian organizations' programs for: (1) the prevention, control, and elimination of communicable and infectious diseases; (2) behavioral health and treatment; and (3) the multidrug abuse program for Indian youth.  (Sec. 165) Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Service, to enter into contracts with, and make grants to, urban Indian organizations for the employment of Indians trained as health service providers through the Community Health Representative Program in the provision of health care, health promotion, and disease prevention services to urban Indians. (Sec. 166) Authorizes the Secretary to permit an urban Indian organization that has entered into a contract or received an urban Indian grant, in carrying out the contract or grant, to use, in accordance with such terms and conditions for use and maintenance as are agreed on by the Secretary and the urban Indian organizations: (1) any existing facility under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; (2) all equipment contained in or pertaining to such an existing facility; and (3) any other personal property of the federal Government under the jurisdiction of the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Service, to make grants to urban Indian organizations for the development, adoption, and implementation of health information technology, telemedicine services development, and related infrastructure. Subtitle F: Organizational Improvements - (Sec. 171) Rewrites provisions establishing the Indian Health Service and expands the duties of the Director. (Sec. 172) Establishes within the Service an office, to be known as the "Office of Direct Service Tribes" which shall be located in the Office of the Director. Makes the Office responsible for: (1) providing Service-wide leadership, guidance and support for direct service tribes to include strategic planning and program evaluation; (2) ensuring maximum flexibility to tribal health and related support systems for Indian beneficiaries; (3) serving as the focal point for consultation and participation between direct service tribes and organizations and the Service in the development of Service policy; (4) holding no less than biannual consultations with direct service tribes in appropriate locations to gather information and aid in the development of health policy; and (5) directing a national program and providing leadership and advocacy in the development of health policy, program management, budget formulation, resource allocation, and delegation support for direct service tribes. (Sec. 173) Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress a plan describing the manner and schedule by which an area office, separate and distinct from the Phoenix Area Office of the Service, can be established in the State of Nevada. Subtitle G: Behavioral Health Programs - (Sec. 181) Rewrites the current title VII (Substance Abuse Programs) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and entitles the new title VII "Behavioral Health Programs." Sets forth the purposes of title VII, including: (1) authorizing and directing the Secretary, acting through the Service, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations, to develop a comprehensive behavioral health prevention and treatment program which emphasizes collaboration among alcohol and substance abuse, social services, and mental health programs; and (2) ensuring Indians, as citizens of the United States and of the States in which they reside, have the same access to behavioral health services to which all citizens have access. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Service, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations, to 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 which shall include specified components.  Requires the Secretary, acting through the Service, to provide, to the extent feasible and if funding is available, specified programs of comprehensive care, child care, adult care, family care, and elder care. Permits 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 the identification and coordination of available resources and programs. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Service, and the Secretary of the Interior to develop and enter into a memoranda of agreement, or review and update any existing memoranda of agreement, as required by the Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1986. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Service, to provide a program of comprehensive behavioral health, prevention, treatment, and aftercare. Directs the Secretary to establish and maintain a mental health technician program within the Service. Requires any individual 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 as a psychologist, social worker, or marriage and family therapist, respectively.  Directs the Secretary, acting through the Service, to develop and implement a program for acute detoxification and treatment for Indian youths, including behavioral health services. Requires the program to include regional treatment centers designed to include detoxification and rehabilitation for both sexes on a referral basis and programs developed and implemented by Indian tribes or tribal organizations at the local level under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Service, to provide, in each area of the Service, not less than one inpatient mental health care facility, or the equivalent, for Indians with behavioral health problems. Directs the Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, to develop and implement or assist Indian tribes and tribal organizations to develop and implement, within each Service unit or tribal program, a program of community education and involvement which shall be designed to provide concise and timely information to the community leadership of each tribal community. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Service, to plan, develop, implement, and carry out programs to deliver innovative community-based behavioral health services to Indians. Authorizes grants. Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Service, Indian Tribes, and Tribal Organizations, to establish and operate fetal alcohol spectrum disorders programs. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Service, to establish, in every Service area, programs involving treatment for: (1) victims of sexual abuse who are Indian children or children in an Indian household; and (2) other members of the household or family of the victims. Authorizes the Secretary to establish in each Service area programs involving the prevention and treatment of: (1) Indian victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse; and (2) other members of the household or family of the victims. Directs the Secretary, in consultation with appropriate federal agencies, to make grants to, or enter into contracts with, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations or enter into contracts with, or make grants to appropriate institutions for, the conduct of research on the incidence and prevalence of behavioral health problems among Indians served by the Service, Indian tribes, or tribal organizations and among Indians in urban areas.  Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Service, to carry out a demonstration project to award up to five grants for the provision of telemental health services to Indian youth who: (1) have expressed suicidal ideas; (2) have attempted suicide; or (3) have behavioral health conditions that increase or could increase the risk of suicide. Permits an Indian tribe or tribal organization to use and promote the traditional health care practices of the Indian tribes of the youth to be served. Sets forth reporting requirements. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Administration, to carry out such measures as the Secretary determines to be necessary to maximize the time and workload efficiency of the process by which Indian tribes and tribal organizations apply for grants under any program administered by the Administration, including by providing methods other than electronic methods of submitting applications for those grants, if necessary. Sets forth provisions concerning priorities for making grants and requirements for states. Directs the Secretary to carry out such activities as the Secretary determines to be necessary to encourage Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and other mental health care providers to obtain the services of predoctoral psychology and psychiatry interns. Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Administration, to establish and carry out a demonstration grant program under which the Secretary shall: (1) identify a culturally compatible, school-based, life skills curriculum for the prevention of Indian and Alaska Native adolescent suicide; (2) identify the Indian tribes that are at greatest risk for adolescent suicide; (3) invite those Indian tribes to participate in the demonstration program; and (4) provide grants to the identified Indian tribes and eligible entities to implement the curriculum. Sets forth reporting requirements. Subtitle H: Miscellaneous - (Sec. 191) Provides for the confidentiality of medical records, subject to exceptions. (Sec. 192) Designates the state of Arizona as a contract health service delivery area by the Service for the purpose of providing contract health care services to members of Indian tribes in the State of Arizona. Designates the States of North Dakota and South Dakota as a contract health service delivery area by the Service for the purpose of providing contract health care services to members of Indian tribes in the States of North Dakota and South Dakota.  Makes the following California Indians eligible for health services provided by the Service: (1) any member of a federally recognized Indian tribe; (2) any descendant of an Indian who was residing in California on June 1, 1852, if such descendant is a member of the Indian community served by a local program of the Service and is regarded as an Indian by the community in which such descendant lives; (3) any Indian who holds trust interests in public domain, national forest, or reservation allotments in California; and (4) any Indian of California who is listed on the plans for distribution of the assets of rancherias and reservations located within the State of California under the Act of August 18, 1958, and any descendant of such an Indian. (Sec. 193) Prohibits the Secretary from removing a member of the National Health Service Corps from an Indian health program or urban Indian organization or withdrawing funding used to support such a member, unless the Secretary, acting through the Service, has ensured that the Indians receiving services from the member will experience no reduction in services. Permits, at the request of an Indian health program, limiting the services of a member of the National Health Service Corps assigned to the Indian health program to the individuals who are eligible for services from that Indian health program. (Sec. 194) Revises provisions concerning health services for ineligible persons. (Sec. 195) Requires, effective beginning with the submission of the annual budget request to Congress for FY2011, the President to include, in the amount requested and the budget justification, amounts that reflect any changes in: (1) the cost of health care services, as indexed for United States dollar inflation; and (2) the size of the population served by the Service.  (Sec. 196) Directs the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of the Interior and the Attorney General, to establish a prescription drug monitoring program, to be carried out at health care facilities of the Service, tribal health care facilities, and urban Indian health care facilities. Sets forth reporting requirements. (Sec. 197) Prohibits anything in this Act from limiting the ability of a tribal health program funded, in whole or part, by the Service through, or provided for in, a compact with the Service pursuant to provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to charge an Indian for services provided by the tribal health program. Prohibits authorizing the Service: (1) to charge an Indian for services; or (2) to require any tribal health program to charge an Indian for services. (Sec. 198) Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress a report describing: (1) all disease and injury prevention activities conducted by the Service, independently or in conjunction with other federal departments and agencies and Indian tribes; and (2) the effectiveness of those activities, including the reductions of injury or disease conditions achieved by the activities.  (Sec. 199) Requires the The Comptroller General to conduct a study, and evaluate the effectiveness, of coordination of health care services provided to Indians: (1) through Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP; (2) by the Service; or (3) using funds provided by either state or local governments or Indian tribes. Requires a report to Congress. Requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study, and to report on, the use of health care furnished by health care providers under the contract health services program funded by the Service and operated by the Service, an Indian tribe, or a tribal organization. (Sec. 199A) States that, although the Secretary may promote traditional health care practices, consistent with the Service standards for the provision of health care, health promotion, and disease prevention, the United States is not liable for any provision of traditional health care practices that results in damage, injury, or death to a patient. (Sec. 199B) Directs the Secretary, acting through the Service, to establish within the Service the position of the Director of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment. Sets forth the Director's duties and requires a recurring report to Congress.   Title II: Amendments to Other Acts - (Sec. 201) Amends Medicare provisions concerning Indian health service facilities to state that payments made pursuant to such provisions shall not be reduced as a result of any beneficiary deductible, coinsurance, or other charge.  (Sec. 202) Amends the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act of 1988 to reauthorize appropriation through FY2019. Permits identified private educational organization to continue to offer educational programs and services to Native Hawaiians first, and to others, only after the need for such programs and services by Native Hawaiians has been met.",2023-01-11T13:16:51Z,
111-hr-3742,111,hr,3742,"To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes.",Native Americans,2009-10-07,2009-11-04,Committee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5]",MI,D,K000172,44,"Amends the Act commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act to apply the Act to all federally recognized Indian tribes, regardless of when any tribe became recognized. (This effectively overrules the Supreme Court's decision in Carcieri v. Salazar, which held that the Secretary of the Interior could not take land into trust for a specified tribe because that tribe had not been under federal jurisdiction when the Act was enacted.)",2023-01-11T13:17:54Z,
111-sres-303,111,sres,303,"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,2009-10-06,2009-10-06,Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10164-10165),Senate,"Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]",OR,D,W000779,1,"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 Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians.",2023-01-11T13:17:22Z,
111-hr-3690,111,hr,3690,Indian Tribal Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act,Native Americans,2009-10-01,2009-10-01,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]",AS,D,F000010,3,"Indian Tribal Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act - Establishes the Commission on Recognition of Indian Tribes. Sets forth procedures for an Indian group to submit letters of intent and a petition to the Commission requesting federal recognition as an Indian tribe (effectively transferring the federal recognition process from the Bureau of Indian Affairs [BIA]to the Commission).  Specifies the requirements of a petition for recognition.  Requires the Commission upon receiving a petition to: (1) send acknowledgment of receipt in writing to the petitioner; and (2) conduct a review to determine whether the petitioner is entitled to be recognized as an Indian tribe.  Authorizes the petitioner or any interested party to file a request for reconsideration with the Commission of a final determination with respect to a petition submitted under this Act. Requires the Commission to review all requests for reconsideration, as specified in this Act. Grants the Commission the authority to review determinations of a Commission panel.  Makes an Indian tribe upon recognition by the Commission: (1) eligible for services and benefits from the federal government that are available to other federally recognized Indian tribes by virtue of their status as Indian tribes with a government-to-government relationship with the United States; (2) have responsibilities, obligations, privileges, and immunities of those Indian tribes; and (3) included on the list of federally recognized tribes under the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994.  Allows the recognition or restoration of Indian tribes by: (1) federal law; (2) the Commission; (3) reorganization under the Indian Reorganization Act or the Alaska Indian Reorganization Act; and (4) any final decision of a U.S. court.  Applies the Indian Reorganization Act to all tribes recognized by the Commission, regardless as to whether they were under federal jurisdiction on June 18, 1934.  Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to Indian groups seeking federal recognition as Indian tribes to enable them to conduct research to substantiate, and prepare documentation necessary for submission of, documented petitions under this Act.",2023-01-11T13:17:56Z,
111-hr-3697,111,hr,3697,"To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes.",Native Americans,2009-10-01,2009-11-04,Committee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]",OK,R,C001053,12,"Amends the Act commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act to apply the Act to all federally recognized Indian tribes, regardless of when any tribe became recognized. (This effectively overrules the Supreme Court's decision in Carcieri v. Salazar, which held that the Secretary of the Interior could not take land into trust for a specified tribe because that tribe had not been under federal jurisdiction when the Act was enacted.)",2023-01-11T13:17:55Z,
111-s-1735,111,s,1735,Lumbee Recognition Act,Native Americans,2009-10-01,2010-01-20,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.,Senate,"Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]",NC,R,B001135,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.  Makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided to Indians because of their status as members of a federally recognized tribe. Deems, for purposes of the delivery of such services, Tribe members residing in Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke, and Scotland counties in North Carolina to be residing on or near an Indian reservation. Allows land to be taken into trust for the Lumbee Tribe. Requires treating an application to take land located in Robeson County, North Carolina, into trust as an "on reservation" trust acquisition under regulations concerning land acquisitions. Prohibits the Tribe from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of any federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.",2023-01-11T13:16:41Z,
111-s-1703,111,s,1703,"A bill to amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes.",Native Americans,2009-09-24,2010-08-05,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 515.,Senate,"Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]",ND,D,D000432,12,"Amends the Act commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act to apply the Act to all federally recognized Indian tribes, regardless of when any tribe became recognized. (This effectively overrules the Supreme Court's decision in Carcieri v. Salazar, which held that the Secretary of the Interior could not take land into trust for a specified tribe because that tribe had not been under federal jurisdiction when the Act was enacted.) Makes such amendments retroactive as if included in the Indian Reorganization Act as of the date of its enactment on June 18, 1934.  Provides that this Act does not affect any law other than the Indian Reorganization Act or limit the Secretary of the Interior's authority under any federal law or regulation other than the Indian Reorganization Act.  Requires the Secretary to conduct and submit to Congress a study that: (1) describes the Carcieri decision's effect on Indian tribes and tribal land; and (2) includes a list of each affected Indian tribe and parcel of tribal land.",2023-01-11T13:17:58Z,
111-s-1690,111,s,1690,"A bill to amend the Act of March 1, 1933, to transfer certain authority and resources to the Utah Dineh Corporation, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,2009-09-21,2009-12-09,Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-538.,Senate,"Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT]",UT,R,B000382,0,"Directs Utah, by March 31, 2010, to transfer to the Utah Dineh Corporation: (1) all funds, assets, and real property held in trust for the San Juan Navajo Indians pursuant to the Act of March 1, 1933; and (2) all outstanding contracts and obligations entered into by Utah acting as trustee on behalf of the San Juan Navajo Indians in accordance with such Act. Authorizes the extension of such transfer as agreed upon by both parties.  Transfers from Utah to the Corporation the payment of specified royalties to promote the educational, health, economic, social, and cultural well-being of all Navajo Indians residing in San Juan County, Utah.",2023-01-11T13:17:59Z,
111-hr-3563,111,hr,3563,Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-09-15,2009-09-22,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Rehberg, Denny [R-MT-At Large]",MT,R,R000571,0,"Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2009 - Ratifies the water rights compact between the Crow Tribe and the state of Montana. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to promptly execute the compact and comply with applicable environmental statutes. Requires the Secretary, through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to carry out activities necessary to: (1) rehabilitate and improve the water diversion and delivery features of the Crow Irrigation Project in accordance with an agreement to be negotiated with the Tribe; and (2) design and construct such features of the reservation's municipal, rural, and industrial water system. Ratifies tribal water rights, which shall be held in trust for the use and benefit of the Tribe. Grants the Tribe sole authority to allocate, distribute, and lease such rights, subject to specified limitations. Applies specified provisions of the Act of February 8, 1887, relating to using water for irrigation, to the tribal water rights. Directs the Secretary to allocate to the Tribe 300,000 acre-feet per year of water stored in Bighorn Lake, under a water right held by the United States, as measured at the Yellowtail Dam outlet works. Requires the Tribe, as a condition of receiving an allocation, to enter into an agreement with the Secretary to establish the terms and conditions. Declares that the benefits provided satisfy all claims of the Tribe and allottees. Establishes in the Treasury the Crow Settlement Fund. Grants the Tribe the exclusive right to develop and market power generation as a water development project on the Yellowtail Afterbay Dam.  Repeals this Act on January 1, 2016, if the Secretary does not publish by March 31, 2016, a statement of findings that specified conditions have been fulfilled (including court approval and ratification of the compact).",2023-01-11T13:18:05Z,
111-s-1635,111,s,1635,7th Generation Promise: Indian Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-08-06,2010-03-25,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 336.,Senate,"Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]",ND,D,D000432,9,"7th Generation Promise: Indian Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2009 - (Sec. 4) Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Indian Health Service, to carry out a demonstration project to award up to five grants to Indian tribes and tribal organizations operating one or more facilities for the provision of telemental health services to Indian youth who: (1) have expressed suicidal ideas; (2) have attempted suicide; or (3) have mental health conditions that increase or could increase the risk of suicide. Establishes grant application and eligibility requirements. Regulates how the grants are to be used, including permitting tribal organizations to use and promote traditional tribal health care practices. Requires reports by the Secretary to Congress and an annual report by grant recipients to the Secretary. Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2013. Defines "telemental health" as the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance mental health care, patient and professional-related education, public health, and health administration. (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary, acting through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to carry out measures necessary to maximize the efficiency of the process by which Indian tribes and tribal organizations apply for grants under any SAMHSA-administered program. Prohibits any tribal organization from being required to provide a nonfederal share of the cost of any activity carried out using a grant provided by SAMHSA. Requires the Secretary, regardless of whether a tribe possesses adequate personnel or infrastructure to submit a grant application or fulfill all other program requirements, to ensure the provision of adequate suicide prevention and mental health services to Indian tribes: (1) the members of which experience a high rate of youth suicide, low socioeconomic status, and extreme health disparity; (2) located in a remote and isolated area; and (3) lacking technology and communication infrastructure. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to ensure that each entity serving Indian youth and that receives a grant for suicide intervention, prevention, or treatment under any SAMHSA-administered program train individuals who interact frequently with Indian youth (including parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors) on identifying suicide warning signs. (Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to carry out activities to encourage tribal organizations and mental health care providers to obtain the services of predoctoral psychology and psychiatry interns.  (Sec. 7) Authorizes the Secretary, through SAMHSA, to establish and carry out a demonstration program to provide not more than five grants to: (1) identify a culturally compatible, school-based, life skills curriculum for the prevention of Indian and Alaska Native adolescent suicide; (2) identify the tribes with the greatest adolescent suicide risk; (3) invite those tribes to participate in the demonstration program; and (4) provide grants to implement the curriculum for Indian and Alaska Native youths who are between 10 and 19 and attend school in a region with a high youth suicide risk. Establishes grant application requirements and regulates how the grants are to be used. Requires a report to Congress. Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014.",2023-01-11T13:16:15Z,
111-hr-3514,111,hr,3514,To amend the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act.,Native Americans,2009-07-31,2009-08-11,"Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.",House,"Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]",OR,D,S001180,0,Includes within the definition of "Indian tribes" for purposes of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon.,2023-01-11T13:18:21Z,
111-hr-3342,111,hr,3342,Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act,Native Americans,2009-07-24,2010-02-01,Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 265.,House,"Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]",NM,D,L000570,1,"Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act - Title I: Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System - (Sec. 101) Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to plan, design, and construct a regional water system, in accordance with the settlement agreement dated January 19, 2006, among New Mexico, the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque, the city of Santa Fe, and Santa Fe County: (1) to divert water to the Pueblos and to the County Water Utility, in accordance with the Pojoaque Regional Water System Engineering Report, dated September 2008; and (2) that consists of surface water diversion facilities at San Ildefonso Pueblo on the Rio Grande and any treatment, transmission, storage and distribution facilities and wellfields for the County Distribution System (the portion of the regional water system that serves water customers on non-Pueblo land in the Pojoaque Basin) and Pueblo Water Facilities that are necessary to supply 4,000 acre-feet of water within the Pojoaque Basin. Authorizes New Mexico and Santa Fe County, in agreement with the Pueblos, the city of Santa Fe, and other signatories to the Cost-Sharing and System Integration Agreement (that describes the location, capacity, and management of the regional water system and allocates system costs), to modify the extent, size, and capacity of the County Distribution System. (Sec. 102) Sets deadlines for: (1) the Pueblos and the County to submit to the Secretary an executed operating agreement for the regional water system; and (2) the Secretary to approve such agreement. (Sec. 103) Directs the Secretary, for the purpose of providing a reliable supply of water from the system for the Pueblos in accordance with the settlement agreement, to: (1) acquire rights to specified Nambe reserved water and water acquired by the County; (2) make a specified amount of water available to the Pueblos in accordance with the San Juan-Chama Project Act; and (3) seek approval to divert such water for the system at points consistent with the agreement.  (Sec. 104) States that the regional water system shall have the capacity to divert from the Rio Grande a quantity of water sufficient to provide: (1) up to 4,000 acre-feet of consumptive use of water; and (2) the requisite peaking capacity described in the engineering report and the final project design. (Sec. 105) Establishes in the Treasury the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund.  (Sec. 106) Directs the Secretary to comply with each federal law relating to environmental protection. (Sec. 107) Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2022 to: (1) the Secretary for the planning, design, and construction of the regional water system and the conduct of environmental compliance activities; and (2) the Fund. Title II: Pojoaque Basin Indian Water Rights Settlement - (Sec. 201) Authorizes, ratifies, and confirms the settlement agreement and the Cost-Sharing and System Integration Agreement. (Sec. 202) Declares that the settlement agreement shall not constitute a major federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Directs the Secretary to comply with each federal law relating to environmental protection. (Sec. 203) Requires the Secretary to publish by September 15, 2017, a statement of finding that specified conditions have been fulfilled, including the following: (1) to the extent that the settlement agreement conflicts with this title, it has been revised to conform with this title; (2) the revised agreement has been executed by the appropriate parties and the Secretary; (3) Congress has fully appropriated, or the Secretary has provided from other authorized sources, all funds authorized in title I, with an exception, by December 15, 2016; (4) the Secretary has acquired and entered into appropriate contracts for the water rights described in that title; (5) permits have been issued by the New Mexico State Engineer to the Regional Water Authority to change the points of diversion to the mainstem of the Rio Grande for the diversion and consumptive use of at least 2,381 acre-feet by the Pueblos as part of the water supply for the regional water system, subject to specified conditions; (6) the state of New Mexico has enacted any necessary legislation and provided any funding that may be required under the settlement agreement; (7) a partial final decree that sets forth the water rights and other rights to water to which the Pueblos are entitled under the agreement and this title and that substantially conforms to the agreement has been approved by the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico; and (8) a final decree that sets forth the water rights for all parties to the Aamodt Case and that substantially conforms to the agreement has been approved by that Court by June 15, 2017. Sets forth criteria for substantial completion of the regional water system. Requires the Secretary, at the request of one or more of the Pueblos, on or after June 30, 2021, to: (1) consult with the Pueblos and confer with Santa Fe County and New Mexico on whether the criteria for substantial completion of the system will be met by June 30, 2024; and (2) determine whether the system has been substantially completed and submit a written notice of such determination to the Pueblos, the County, and the state. Provides that such determination shall be considered to be a final agency action subject to judicial review by the Decree Court. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the failure to make a timely determination; (2) the right to void a final decree; and (3) the voiding of waivers. (Sec. 204) Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) waivers and releases of claims by the Pueblos and the United States; and (2) tolling of claims between the date of enactment of this Act and June 30, 2021.",2023-01-11T13:16:47Z,
111-hr-3254,111,hr,3254,Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act,Native Americans,2009-07-17,2010-02-01,Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 266.,House,"Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]",NM,D,L000570,1,"Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act - Authorizes, ratifies, and confirms the Settlement Agreement of March 31, 2006, between the United States, the Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, the Taos Valley Acequia Association and its 55 member ditches, Taos, the El Prado Water and Sanitation District (EPWSD), and the 12 Taos area Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Associations, and any amendments executed to make the Agreement consistent with this Act.  Requires water rights to which the Taos Pueblo is entitled under the Partial Final Decree entered in New Mexico v. Abeyta and New Mexico v. Arellano to be held in trust by the United States.  Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to provide: (1) grants and technical assistance to the Pueblo to construct, replace, or rehabilitate water infrastructure, to protect the environment associated with the Buffalo Pasture area, and to enhance watershed conditions; and (2) financial assistance to eligible non-Pueblo entities for mutual-benefit projects in accordance with the Agreement. Establishes in the Treasury the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund. Authorizes the Pueblo to market its water rights under the Agreement. Directs the Secretary to enter into three repayment contracts for the delivery of specified amounts of San Juan-Chama Project water to the Pueblo, the town of Taos, and EPWSD. Provides for the waiver and release of claims against the parties to New Mexico v. Abeyta and New Mexico v. Arellano in return for recognition of the Pueblo's water rights. Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2016 for the Taos Pueblo Infrastructure and Watershed Fund, for the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund, and for Mutual-Benefit Projects funding (to minimize adverse impacts on the Pueblo's water resources by moving future non-Indian ground water pumping away from the Pueblo's Buffalo Pasture and to implement the resolution of a dispute over the allocation of certain surface water flows between the Pueblo and non-Indian irrigation water right owners in the community of Arroyo Seco Arriba).",2023-01-11T13:16:47Z,
111-hr-3229,111,hr,3229,"To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to recognize Alexander Creek as a Native village, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,2009-07-15,2009-07-15,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]",AK,R,Y000033,0,"Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) to recognize the village of Alexander Creek, Alaska, as eligible for land and benefits under the Act, notwithstanding specified provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. Establishes in the Treasury the Alexander Creek account and makes the account's funds available to Alexander Creek Incorporated for purchasing property sold at public sale. Increases the existing CIRI Property Account's balance by the subsurface value of Alexander Creek's selections. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate for a land exchange to acquire the surface estate in lands not in any conservation system unit from Alaska or the Mantanuska-Susitna Borough to enable Alexander Creek to obtain additional public lands in Alexander Creek's original withdrawal area in Alaska. Requires the subsurface estate to the lands conveyed to Alexander Creek to be conveyed to CIRI.  Deems Alexander Creek, on completion (and acceptance by Alexander Creek) of an appraisal, to have accepted the terms of this Act in lieu of any other land entitlement it could have received as a village under ANCSA. Requires that such acceptance satisfy all claims of Alexander Creek against the United States.  Requires Alexander Creek to notify each Alexander Creek member that the members will cease to receive benefits from CIRI as at-large shareholders and that all future resource payments from the Region will be made to the Village Corporation. Relieves CIRI from liability under any state, federal, or local law for damages related to that payment cessation.",2023-01-11T13:18:28Z,
111-s-1448,111,s,1448,"A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw, the Klamath Tribes, and the Burns Paiute Tribe to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land.",Native Americans,2009-07-14,2010-12-22,Became Public Law No: 111-334.,Senate,"Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]",OR,D,M001176,1,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Permits lease authority for a period of up to 99 years for the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, the Klamath Tribes, and the Burns Paiute Tribe trust lands.",2023-03-22T18:07:26Z,
111-hr-3120,111,hr,3120,Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-07-07,2009-07-15,Committee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Rehberg, Denny [R-MT-At Large]",MT,R,R000571,0,Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2009 - Extends federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana. Makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all services and benefits furnished to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a tribal reservation or the location of the residence of any member on or near any Indian Reservation. Directs the Tribe to submit to the Secretary of the Interior a membership roll consisting of all individuals enrolled as members of the Tribe.Directs the Secretary to acquire trust title to 200 acres of land within the Tribe's service area for the benefit of the Tribe for a tribal land base.,2023-01-11T13:18:31Z,
111-hr-3084,111,hr,3084,Chinook Nation Restoration Act,Native Americans,2009-06-26,2009-07-15,Committee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]",WA,D,B001229,0,"Chinook Nation Restoration Act - Extends federal recognition to the Chinook Indian Nation. Makes the Chinook Tribe and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided by the government to federally recognized tribes regardless of the existence of a reservation or the location of residence of any member on or near any Indian reservation. Designates specified counties in Washington and Oregon as the Tribe's service area for delivery of federal services to enrolled members. Requires the Tribe to: (1) submit to the Secretary of the Interior a membership roll; and (2) conduct, by secret ballot, an election to adopt a constitution and bylaws. Directs the Secretary: (1) if the Tribe transfers all rights to land to the Secretary, to take such land in trust for the Tribe's benefit, subject to restrictions; (2) to negotiate with the tribal governing body regarding establishing a reservation; and (3) to develop a plan for doing so. Requires the Secretary to: (1) notify and consult with all appropriate state officials and owners of land adjacent to those considered for the proposed reservation; and (2) provide complete information on the proposed plan to such officials. Requires submission of the plan to Congress upon approval by the tribal governing body. Requires any real property transferred by the Tribe or any member to the Secretary to be held in the name of the United States for the Tribe's benefit. Prohibits the exercise of eminent domain for purposes of acquiring lands for the Tribe's benefit.  Allows and regulates ceremonial hunting and fishing in specified Washington counties.",2023-01-11T13:18:44Z,
111-hr-3097,111,hr,3097,Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act,Native Americans,2009-06-26,2009-06-26,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1]",WA,D,I000026,3,"Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act - Establishes in the Treasury the Spokane Tribe of Indians Settlement Fund.  Requires the payment of compensation to the Spokane Business Council for the use of tribal lands for the generation of hydropower from the Grand Coulee Dam. Requires the use of such funds, in part, for a Cultural Resource Repository and Interpretive Center concerning the culture and history of the Spokane Tribe. Directs the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration to make specified settlement payments to the Spokane Tribe.  Allows payments made to the Spokane Business Council or Spokane Tribe to be used or invested by the Business Council in the same manner and for the same purposes as other Spokane Tribal governmental funds. 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.  Provides that payments by the Secretary and the Administrator 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.",2023-01-11T13:18:43Z,
111-hr-3061,111,hr,3061,Pine River Indian Irrigation Project Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-06-25,2010-09-16,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Salazar, John T. [D-CO-3]",CO,D,S001158,0,"Pine River Indian Irrigation Project Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study the irrigation infrastructure of the Pine River Indian Irrigation Project, Colorado, and develop a list of activities that are recommended to be implemented over a 10-year period to repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct that infrastructure. Requires the Secretary to prioritize activities based on: (1) a review of specified priority factors (i.e., threats to health and safety; the extent of disrepair and its effect on the ability of Project users to irrigate agricultural land; the extent to which infrastructure repair would provide an opportunity to conserve water; the economic and cultural impacts the disrepair has, and benefits the repair would have, on the Tribe; the opportunity to address water supply or environmental conflicts through repair; and overall benefits of the activity to efficient water operations on the land of the Tribe); (2) recommendations of the Tribe; and (3) a consideration of projected benefits on Project completion.  Authorizes the Secretary to provide grants to, and enter into cooperative agreements with, the Tribe to repair, rehabilitate, reconstruct, or replace the Project's irrigation infrastructure. Prohibits such assistance from being used for on-farm improvements. Requires the Secretary, in providing assistance, to coordinate the activity with any work being conducted under the irrigation operations and maintenance program of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Caps the federal share of the total cost at 75%, subject to a waiver or limitation on the nonfederal share, at the Tribe's request.",2023-01-11T13:18:44Z,
111-s-1388,111,s,1388,Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act,Native Americans,2009-06-25,2010-06-10,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 425.,Senate,"Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]",WA,D,C000127,2,"(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act - (Sec. 3) States that the purpose of this Act is to compensate the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation, Washington State for the use of its land for hydropower generation by the Grand Coulee Dam. (Sec. 5) Establishes in the Treasury the Spokane Tribe of Indians Settlement Fund. Authorizes the Spokane Business Council, upon a Fund deposit, to notify the Secretary requesting that the Secretary pay all or a portion of the Fund amounts to the Council.  Obligates Fund amounts for: (1) a Cultural Resource Repository and Interpretive Center concerning the culture and history of the Tribe; (2) tribal member benefits; and (3) resource development, credit, scholarship, or educational programs. (Sec. 6) Directs the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration (or the head of a successor entity that markets power produced at the Grand Coulee Dam) to pay to the Tribe: (1) on March 1, 2010, 29% of the computed annual payment for FY2009; and (2) on March 1 of each subsequent year, 29% of the computed annual payment for the preceding fiscal year.  (Sec. 7) Allows payments made to the Council or Tribe to be used or invested by the Council in the same manner and for the same purposes as other Tribe governmental funds. Provides that: (1) neither the Secretary of the Interior nor the Administrator shall have trust responsibility for the investment, administration, or expenditure of any funds after the date on which the funds are paid to the Council or Tribe; (2) the payments of all funds to the Council and Tribe and the interest and income generated by the funds, shall be treated in the same manner as specified payments under the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan Distribution of Judgment Funds Act; and (3) after the date of fund transfer to the Council or Tribe the funds shall be Tribe governmental funds and subject to annual tribal government audit.  (Sec. 8) Sets forth repayment credit provisions. (Sec. 9) Directs the Secretary to transfer administrative jurisdiction from the Bureau of Reclamation to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) over certain land located within the exterior boundaries of the Spokane Indian Reservation.  Provides, with regard to land transferred under this section that: (1) such land shall be held in trust for the Tribe and shall remain part of the Spokane Indian Reservation; (2) the federal trust responsibility shall be the same as for other tribal land held in trust within the Spokane Indian Reservation; (3) the United States reserves a perpetual right over such land to carry out the Columbia Basin Project; and (4) land that was included in the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area shall remain part of the Recreation Area.  States that nothing in this section establishes or affects the boundary between the Spokane Indian Reservation and the Colville Reservation along the Columbia River and Lake Roosevelt or the agreements and rights provided for in the Act of June 29, 1940.  (Sec. 10) Provides that payments by the Secretary and the Administrator and restoration of ownership of land in trust constitute full satisfaction of the claim of the 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 Tribe for the production of hydropower at Grand Coulee Dam. (Sec. 11) Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.  (Sec. 12) States that nothing in this Act establishes any precedent or is binding on the Southwestern Power Administration, Western Area Power Administration, or Southeastern Power Administration.",2023-01-11T13:18:34Z,
111-hr-2973,111,hr,2973,"To require the Secretary of the Interior to notify units of local government when a Native American group files a petition to become a federally recognized Indian tribe and before the decision on the petition is made, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,2009-06-19,2009-06-19,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Campbell, John [R-CA-48]",CA,R,C001064,0,"Requires the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to notify certain local governments: (1) within 60 days after a petition is filed requesting that a tribe be recognized, acknowledged, or reacknowledged as a federally recognized Indian tribe; (2) within 30 days after enactment of this Act regarding pending petitions; and (3) 90 days before a decision on a petition is announced. Describes a local government to be notified as a local city, parish, or county government located within a 25-mile radius of land that would be taken into trust for or transferred to, or for which jurisdiction would be given to, a tribe pursuant to such a petition. Prohibits Secretary from taking land into trust for the benefit of an Indian tribe or member thereof unless an Act enacted after this Act specifically instructs the Secretary to do so.  Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to make the Act inapplicable to an Indian tribe or to Indian lands of an Indian tribe until that tribe has been a federally recognized Indian tribe for at least 25 continuous years, except for tribes that were federally recognized before enactment of this Act.",2023-01-11T13:18:46Z,
111-s-1264,111,s,1264,Pine River Indian Irrigation Project Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-06-15,2010-11-18,Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.,Senate,"Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO]",CO,D,U000038,1,"Pine River Indian Irrigation Project Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study the irrigation infrastructure of the Pine River Indian Irrigation Project, Colorado, and develop a list of activities that are recommended to be implemented over a 10-year period to repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct that infrastructure. Requires the Secretary to prioritize activities based on: (1) a review of specified priority factors (i.e., threats to health and safety; the extent of disrepair and its effect on the ability of Project users to irrigate agricultural land; the extent to which infrastructure repair would provide an opportunity to conserve water; the economic and cultural impacts the disrepair has, and benefits the repair would have, on the Tribe; the opportunity to address water supply or environmental conflicts through repair; and overall benefits of the activity to efficient water operations on the land of the Tribe); (2) recommendations of the Tribe; and (3) a consideration of projected benefits on Project completion.  Authorizes the Secretary to provide grants to, and enter into cooperative agreements with, the Tribe to repair, rehabilitate, reconstruct, or replace the Project's irrigation infrastructure. Prohibits such assistance from being used for on-farm improvements. Requires the Secretary, in providing assistance, to coordinate the activity with any work being conducted under the irrigation operations and maintenance program of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Caps the federal share of the total cost at 75%, subject to a waiver or limitation on the nonfederal share, at the Tribe's request.",2023-01-11T13:18:37Z,
111-hr-2761,111,hr,2761,"To sever United States' government relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until such time as the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma restores full tribal citizenship to the Cherokee Freedmen disenfranchised in the March 3, 2007, Cherokee Nation vote and fulfills all its treaty obligations with the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,2009-06-08,2009-08-19,"Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.",House,"Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]",CA,D,W000794,10,"Severs the United States relations with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma until the Cherokee Nation is meeting all of its treaty obligations and other federal statutory obligations, including all obligations with the Treaty of 1866 and has restored the rights of Cherokee Freedmen disenfranchised from the Cherokee Nation in the March 3, 2007, Cherokee Nation vote to remove them from the Cherokee Nation. Requires a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the Cherokee Nation's expenditure of federal funds, as well as other specified reports from federal agencies, the Secretary of the Interior, and the National Indian Gaming Commission.Suspends the Cherokee Nation's authority to conduct gaming operations until it is in compliance with all treaty and other obligations with the United States.Grants any Cherokee Freedman a private right to bring actions for injunctive relief, declaratory relief, or monetary damages against the Cherokee Nation, officials of the Cherokee Nation, or federal officials. Directs the Attorney General to issue a finding on whether the federal civil rights of the Cherokee Freedmen have been violated by the Cherokee Nation and/or the Department of the Interior.",2023-01-11T13:18:52Z,
111-hr-2708,111,hr,2708,Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2009,Native Americans,2009-06-04,2009-10-20,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]",NJ,D,P000034,30,"Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2009 - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise requirements for health care programs and services for Indians, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations.  Replaces the Urban Health Programs Branch with a Division of Urban Indian Health.  Authorizes grants to urban Indian organizations for health information technology, telemedicine services development, and related infrastructure. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Indian Health Service, to provide programs of comprehensive behavioral health, prevention, and treatment.  Excludes from gross income: (1) services or benefits provided or purchased by the Service; and (2) services or benefits provided by a tribe or tribal organization, directly or through insurance. Declares that these provisions are not intended as an inference to the tax treatment of governmental benefits provided by tribes to Indians. Reauthorizes the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.   Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to direct the Secretary to establish the Native American Health and Wellness Foundation.  Expands coverage for qualified Indians in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP, formerly known as SCHIP) under title XXI of the Social Security Act (SSA), as well as under Medicare (SSA title XVIII) and Medicaid (SSA title XIX). Authorizes related payments to Indian Health Programs operating in the state.",2023-01-11T13:18:53Z,
111-hr-2678,111,hr,2678,Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act,Native Americans,2009-06-03,2009-07-15,Committee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]",WA,D,M000404,0,"Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act - Extends all federal laws and regulations to the Duwamish Tribe.  Makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or the location of the residence of any member on or near any Indian reservation. Defines the Tribe's service area for purposes of the delivery of federal services. Requires the Tribe to submit to the Secretary of the Interior a membership roll of all individuals enrolled in the Tribe. Requires the Tribe to conduct an election by secret ballot to adopt a constitution and bylaws for the Tribe. Requires the Tribe to elect a governing body in accordance with the procedures set forth in its constitution and bylaws. Requires the Secretary to take Tribe service area or aboriginal lands into trust for the benefit of the Tribe if the Tribe transfers all right, title, and interest in and to the land to the Secretary within ten years. Requires the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to identify those lands which shall be considered the aboriginal homelands of the Tribe.",2023-01-11T13:18:54Z,
111-s-1178,111,s,1178,Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-06-03,2009-12-23,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 251.,Senate,"Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA]",VA,D,W000803,1,"Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2009 - Title I: Chickahominy Indian Tribe - (Sec. 103) Extends federal recognition to the Chickahominy Tribe.  Makes: (1) all U.S. laws of general applicability to Indians or nations, Indian tribes, or bands of Indians applicable to the Tribe and tribal members; and (2) the Tribe and tribal members eligible for all federal services and benefits provided to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or the location of the residence of any tribal member on or near any Indian reservation. Considers the federal service area of the Tribe to be the area comprised of New Kent, James City, Charles City, and Henrico Counties, Virginia.  (Sec. 104) States that the membership roll and governing documents of the Tribe shall be the most recent membership roll and governing documents submitted by the Tribe to the Secretary of the Interior before the date of enactment of this Act. (Sec. 105) States that governing body of the Tribe shall be: (1) the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) any subsequent duly elected governing body.  (Sec. 106) Provides, upon tribal request, that the Secretary: (1) shall take into trust any land held in fee by the Tribe that was acquired on or before January 1, 2007; and (2) may take into trust lands held by the Tribe in fee that are located within New Kent, Charles City, James City, or Henrico Counties. Directs the Secretary to make a final determination of any such request within three years.  Considers, upon tribal request, any land taken into trust to be a part of the Tribe's reservation. Prohibits the Tribe from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or pursuant to federal law. (Sec. 107) States that nothing in this title changes any hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the Tribe and members of the Tribe. (Sec. 108) States that: (1) Virginia shall have criminal and civil jurisdiction over actions arising on lands owned by, or held in trust by the United States for, the Tribe; (2) the Secretary may accept on behalf of the United States all or any portion of Virginia's jurisdiction upon the Secretary's verification that the Tribe possesses the capacity to reassume such jurisdiction; and (3) nothing in this section affects the application of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 regarding agreements between states and Indian tribes. Title II: Chickahominy Indian Tribe--Eastern Division - (Sec. 203) Extends federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe--Eastern Division.  Makes: (1) all U.S. laws of general applicability to Indians or nations, Indian tribes, or bands of Indians applicable to the Tribe and tribal members; and (2) the Tribe and tribal members eligible for all federal services and benefits provided to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or the location of the residence of any tribal member on or near any Indian reservation. Considers the federal service area of the Tribe to be the area comprised of New Kent, James City, Charles City, and Henrico Counties, Virginia.  (Sec. 204) States that the membership roll and governing documents of the Tribe shall be the most recent membership roll and governing documents submitted by the Tribe to the Secretary of the Interior before the date of enactment of this Act. (Sec. 205) States that governing body of the Tribe shall be: (1) the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) any subsequent duly elected governing body.  (Sec. 206) Provides, upon tribal request, that the Secretary: (1) shall take into trust any land held in fee by the Tribe that was acquired on or before January 1, 2007; and (2) may take into trust lands held by the Tribe in fee that are located within New Kent, Charles City, James City, or Henrico Counties. Directs the Secretary to make a final determination of any such request within three years. Considers, upon tribal request, any land taken into trust to be a part of the Tribe's reservation. Prohibits the Tribe from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or pursuant to federal law. (Sec. 207) States that nothing in this title changes any hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the Tribe and members of the Tribe. (Sec. 208) States that: (1) Virginia shall have criminal and civil jurisdiction over actions arising on lands owned by, or held in trust by the United States for, the Tribe; (2) the Secretary may accept on behalf of the United States all or any portion of Virginia's jurisdiction upon the Secretary's verification that the Tribe possesses the capacity to reassume such jurisdiction; and (3) nothing in this section affects the application of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 regarding agreements between states and Indian tribes. Title III: Upper Mattaponi Tribe - (Sec. 303) Extends federal recognition to the Upper Mattaponi Tribe.  Makes: (1) all U.S. laws of general applicability to Indians or nations, Indian tribes, or bands of Indians applicable to the Tribe and tribal members; and (2) the Tribe and tribal members eligible for all federal services and benefits provided to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or the location of the residence of any tribal member on or near any Indian reservation. Considers the federal service area of the Tribe to be the area within 25 miles of the Sharon Indian School at 13383 King William Road, King William County, Virginia. (Sec. 304) States that the membership roll and governing documents of the Tribe shall be the most recent membership roll and governing documents submitted by the Tribe to the Secretary of the Interior before the date of enactment of this Act. (Sec. 305) States that governing body of the Tribe shall be: (1) the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) any subsequent duly elected governing body.  (Sec. 306) Provides, upon tribal request, that the Secretary: (1) shall take into trust any land held in fee by the Tribe that was acquired on or before January 1, 2007; and (2) may take into trust lands held by the Tribe in fee that are located within the boundaries of King William, Caroline, Hanover, King and Queen, and New Kent Counties, Virginia. Directs the Secretary to make a final determination of any such request within three years.    Considers, upon tribal request, any land taken into trust to be a part of the Tribe's reservation. Prohibits the Tribe from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or pursuant to federal law. (Sec. 307) States that nothing in this title changes any hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the Tribe and members of the Tribe. (Sec. 308) States that: (1) Virginia shall have criminal and civil jurisdiction over actions arising on lands owned by, or held in trust by the United States for, the Tribe; (2) the Secretary may accept on behalf of the United States all or any portion of Virginia's jurisdiction upon the Secretary's verification that the Tribe possesses the capacity to reassume such jurisdiction; and (3) nothing in this section affects the application of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 regarding agreements between states and Indian tribes. Title IV: Rappahannock Tribe, Inc. - (Sec. 403) Extends federal recognition to the organization possessing the legal name Rappahannock Tribe, Inc. (Excludes from the Tribe any other Indian tribe, subtribe, band, or splinter group the members of which represent themselves as Rappahannock Indians.) Makes: (1) all U.S. laws of general applicability to Indians or nations, Indian tribes, or bands of Indians applicable to the Tribe and tribal members; and (2) the Tribe and tribal members eligible for all federal services and benefits provided to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or the location of the residence of any tribal member on or near any Indian reservation. Considers the federal service area of the Tribe to be the area comprised of King and Queen, Caroline, Essex, and King William Counties, Virginia. (Sec. 404) States that the membership roll and governing documents of the Tribe shall be the most recent membership roll and governing documents submitted by the Tribe to the Secretary of the Interior before the date of enactment of this Act. (Sec. 405) States that governing body of the Tribe shall be: (1) the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) any subsequent duly elected governing body.  (Sec. 406) Provides, upon tribal request, that the Secretary: (1) shall take into trust any land held in fee by the Tribe that was acquired on or before January 1, 2007; and (2) may take into trust lands held by the Tribe in fee that are located within the boundaries of King and Queen, Spotsylvania, Richmond, Lancaster, King George, Essex, Caroline, New Kent, King William, James City, and Surry Counties, Virginia. Directs the Secretary to make a final determination of any such request within three years.    Considers, upon tribal request, any land taken into trust to be a part of the Tribe's reservation. Prohibits the Tribe from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or pursuant to federal law. (Sec. 407) States that nothing in this title changes any hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the Tribe and members of the Tribe. (Sec. 408) States that: (1) Virginia shall have criminal and civil jurisdiction over actions arising on lands owned by, or held in trust by the United States for, the Tribe; (2) the Secretary may accept on behalf of the United States all or any portion of Virginia's jurisdiction upon the Secretary's verification that the Tribe possesses the capacity to reassume such jurisdiction; and (3) nothing in this section affects the application of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 regarding agreements between states and Indian tribes. Title V: Monacan Indian Nation - (Sec. 503) Extends federal recognition to the Monacan Indian Nation. Makes: (1) all U.S. laws of general applicability to Indians or nations, Indian tribes, or bands of Indians applicable to the Tribe and tribal members; and (2) the Tribe and tribal members eligible for all federal services and benefits provided to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or the location of the residence of any tribal member on or near any Indian reservation. Considers the federal service area of the Tribe to be the area within 25 miles from the center of Amherst, Virginia. (Sec. 504) States that the membership roll and governing documents of the Tribe shall be the most recent membership roll and governing documents submitted by the Tribe to the Secretary of the Interior before the date of enactment of this Act. (Sec. 505) States that governing body of the Tribe shall be: (1) the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) any subsequent duly elected governing body.  (Sec. 506) Provides, upon tribal request, that the Secretary: (1) shall take into trust any land held in fee by the Tribe that was acquired on or before January 1, 2007; and (2) may take into trust lands held by the Tribe in fee that are located within the boundaries of Albemarle, Alleghany, Amherst, Augusta, Campbell, Nelson, and Rockbridge Counties, Virginia. Directs the Secretary to make a final determination of any such request within three years.    Considers, upon tribal request, any land taken into trust to be a part of the Tribe's reservation. Prohibits the Tribe from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or pursuant to federal law. (Sec. 507) States that nothing in this title changes any hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the Tribe and members of the Tribe. (Sec. 508) States that: (1) Virginia shall have criminal and civil jurisdiction over actions arising on lands owned by, or held in trust by the United States for, the Tribe; (2) the Secretary may accept on behalf of the United States all or any portion of Virginia's jurisdiction upon the Secretary's verification that the Tribe possesses the capacity to reassume such jurisdiction; and (3) nothing in this section affects the application of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 regarding agreements between states and Indian tribes. Title VI: Nansemond Indian Tribe - (Sec. 603) Extends federal recognition to the Nansemond Tribe. Makes: (1) all U.S. laws of general applicability to Indians or nations, Indian tribes, or bands of Indians applicable to the Tribe and tribal members; and (2) the Tribe and tribal members eligible for all federal services and benefits provided to federally recognized Indian tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or the location of the residence of any tribal member on or near any Indian reservation. Considers the federal service area of the Tribe to be the area comprised of the Cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, Virginia.  (Sec. 604) States that the membership roll and governing documents of the Tribe shall be the most recent membership roll and governing documents submitted by the Tribe to the Secretary of the Interior before the date of enactment of this Act. (Sec. 605) States that governing body of the Tribe shall be: (1) the governing body of the Tribe in place as of the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) any subsequent duly elected governing body.  (Sec. 606) Provides, upon tribal request, that the Secretary: (1) shall take into trust any land held in fee by the Tribe that was acquired on or before January 1, 2007; and (2) may take into trust lands held by the Tribe in fee that are located within the boundaries of the Cities of Suffolk or Chesapeake, or Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Directs the Secretary to make a final determination of any such request within three years.  Considers, upon tribal request, any land taken into trust to be a part of the Tribe's reservation. Prohibits the Tribe from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or pursuant to federal law. (Sec. 607) States that nothing in this title changes any hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the Tribe and members of the Tribe. (Sec. 608) States that: (1) Virginia shall have criminal and civil jurisdiction over actions arising on lands owned by, or held in trust by the United States for, the Tribe; (2) the Secretary may accept on behalf of the United States all or any portion of Virginia's jurisdiction upon the Secretary's verification that the Tribe possesses the capacity to reassume such jurisdiction; and (3) nothing in this section affects the application of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 regarding agreements between states and Indian tribes.",2023-01-11T13:16:52Z,
111-hr-2576,111,hr,2576,Chinook Nation Restoration Act,Native Americans,2009-05-21,2009-05-21,Referred to House Ways and Means,House,"Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]",WA,D,B001229,0,"Chinook Nation Restoration Act - Extends federal recognition to the Chinook Indian Nation. Makes the Chinook Tribe and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided by the government to federally recognized tribes regardless of the existence of a reservation or the location of residence of any member on or near any Indian reservation. Designates specified counties in Washington and Oregon as the Tribe's service area for delivery of federal services to enrolled members. Requires the Tribe to: (1) submit to the Secretary of the Interior a membership roll; and (2) conduct, by secret ballot, an election to adopt a constitution and bylaws. Directs the Secretary: (1) if the Tribe transfers all rights to land to the Secretary, to take such land in trust for the Tribe's benefit, subject to restrictions; (2) to negotiate with the tribal governing body regarding establishing a reservation; and (3) to develop a plan for doing so. Requires the Secretary to: (1) notify and consult with all appropriate state officials and owners of land adjacent to those considered for the proposed reservation; and (2) provide complete information on the proposed plan to such officials. Requires submission of the plan to Congress upon approval by the tribal governing body. Requires any real property transferred by the Tribe or any member to the Secretary to be held in the name of the United States for the Tribe's benefit. Prohibits the exercise of eminent domain for purposes of acquiring lands for the Tribe's benefit.  Allows and regulates ceremonial hunting and fishing in specified Washington counties.",2023-01-11T13:19:08Z,
111-hr-2523,111,hr,2523,HEARTH Act,Native Americans,2009-05-20,2010-07-22,Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.,House,"Rep. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM-1]",NM,D,H001046,28,Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act or the HEARTH Act - Extends to any Indian tribe the discretion granted under current law only to the Navajo Nation to lease restricted lands without the approval of the Secretary of the Interior in specified circumstances.,2023-01-11T13:19:10Z,
111-s-1105,111,s,1105,Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act,Native Americans,2009-05-20,2010-01-20,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.,Senate,"Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]",NM,D,B000468,1,"Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act - Title I: Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System - (Sec. 101) Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to plan, design, and construct a regional water system, in accordance with the settlement agreement dated January 19, 2006, among New Mexico, the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque, the city of Santa Fe, and Santa Fe County: (1) to divert water to the Pueblos and to the County Water Utility, in accordance with the Pojoaque Regional Water System Engineering Report, dated September 2008; and (2) that consists of surface water diversion facilities at San Ildefonso Pueblo on the Rio Grande and any treatment, transmission, storage and distribution facilities and wellfields for the County Distribution System (the portion of the regional water system that serves water customers on non-Pueblo land in the Pojoaque Basin) and Pueblo Water Facilities that are necessary to supply 4,000 acre-feet of water within the Pojoaque Basin. Authorizes New Mexico and Santa Fe County, in agreement with the Pueblos, the city of Santa Fe, and other signatories to the Cost-Sharing and System Integration Agreement (that describes the location, capacity, and management of the regional water system and allocates system costs), to modify the extent, size, and capacity of the County Distribution System. (Sec. 102) Sets deadlines for: (1) the Pueblos and the County to submit to the Secretary an executed operating agreement for the regional water system; and (2) the Secretary to approve such agreement. (Sec. 103) Directs the Secretary, for the purpose of providing a reliable supply of water from the system for the Pueblos in accordance with the settlement agreement, to: (1) acquire rights to specified Nambe reserved water and water acquired by the County; (2) make a specified amount of water available to the Pueblos in accordance with the San Juan-Chama Project Act; and (3) seek approval to divert such water for the system at points consistent with the agreement.  (Sec. 104) States that the regional water system shall have the capacity to divert from the Rio Grande a quantity of water sufficient to provide: (1) up to 4,000 acre-feet of consumptive use of water; and (2) the requisite peaking capacity described in the engineering report and the final project design. (Sec. 105) Establishes in the Treasury the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund.  (Sec. 106) Directs the Secretary to comply with each federal law relating to environmental protection. (Sec. 107) Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2022 to: (1) the Secretary for the planning, design, and construction of the regional water system and the conduct of environmental compliance activities; and (2) the Fund. Title II: Pojoaque Basin Indian Water Rights Settlement - (Sec. 201) Authorizes, ratifies, and confirms the settlement agreement and the Cost-Sharing and System Integration Agreement. (Sec. 202) Declares that the settlement agreement shall not constitute a major federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Directs the Secretary to comply with each federal law relating to environmental protection. (Sec. 203) Requires the Secretary to publish by September 15, 2017, a statement of finding that specified conditions have been fulfilled, including the following: (1) to the extent that the settlement agreement conflicts with this title, it has been revised to conform with this title; (2) the revised agreement has been executed by the appropriate parties and the Secretary; (3) Congress has fully appropriated, or the Secretary has provided from other authorized sources, all funds authorized in title I, with an exception, by December 15, 2016; (4) the Secretary has acquired and entered into appropriate contracts for the water rights described in that title; (5) permits have been issued by the New Mexico State Engineer to the Regional Water Authority to change the points of diversion to the mainstem of the Rio Grande for the diversion and consumptive use of at least 2,381 acre-feet by the Pueblos as part of the water supply for the regional water system, subject to specified conditions; (6) the state of New Mexico has enacted any necessary legislation and provided any funding that may be required under the settlement agreement; (7) a partial final decree that sets forth the water rights and other rights to water to which the Pueblos are entitled under the agreement and this title and that substantially conforms to the agreement has been approved by the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico; and (8) a final decree that sets forth the water rights for all parties to the Aamodt Case and that substantially conforms to the agreement has been approved by that Court by June 15, 2017. Sets forth criteria for substantial completion of the regional water system. Requires the Secretary, at the request of one or more of the Pueblos, on or after June 30, 2021, to: (1) consult with the Pueblos and confer with Santa Fe County and New Mexico on whether the criteria for substantial completion of the system will be met by June 30, 2024; and (2) determine whether the system has been substantially completed and submit a written notice of such determination to the Pueblos, the County, and the state. Provides that such determination shall be considered to be a final agency action subject to judicial review by the Decree Court. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the failure to make a timely determination; (2) the right to void a final decree; and (3) the voiding of waivers. (Sec. 204) Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) waivers and releases of claims by the Pueblos and the United States; and (2) tolling of claims between the date of enactment of this Act and June 30, 2021.",2023-01-11T13:16:41Z,
111-hr-2507,111,hr,2507,Native American Challenge Demonstration Project Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-05-19,2009-05-19,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]",AK,R,Y000033,2,"Native American Challenge Demonstration Project Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish and implement the Native American Millennium Challenge Demonstration Project through which federal economic development assistance may be provided for certain Native American communities.  Authorizes the Secretary to provide such assistance to Alaska Native nonprofit organizations, Native Hawaiian community organizations, and other Indian tribes that enter into Native American Challenge Compacts. Requires such Compacts to establish a multiyear plan for achieving certain development objectives, including promoting economic growth and the elimination of poverty, strengthening good governance, entrepreneurship, and investment in Native American communities, and enhancing the capacity of Alaska Native communities to deal with climate change.",2023-01-11T13:19:11Z,
111-hr-2314,111,hr,2314,Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2010,Native Americans,2009-05-07,2010-03-16,Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.,House,"Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]",HI,D,A000014,9,"Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2010 - (Sec. 3) Defines terms, including "qualified Native Hawaiian constituent." Includes among the requirements to be such a constituent that the individual be an individual who: (1) is one of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii and who is a direct lineal descendant of the aboriginal, indigenous, native people who resided in the islands that now comprise the state of Hawaii on or before January 1, 1893, or is an individual who is one of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii and who was eligible in 1921 for the programs authorized by the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920; (2) wishes to participate in the reorganization of the Native Hawaiian governing entity; (3) is 18 years old or older; (4) is a U.S. citizen; and (5) maintains a significant cultural, social, or civic connection to the Native Hawaiian community, as specified. (Sec. 5) Establishes the U.S. Office for Native Hawaiian Relations within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior. Directs the Office to: (1) continue the process of reconciliation with the Native Hawaiian people in furtherance of the Apology Resolution (P.L. 103-150, a Joint Resolution extending an apology to Native Hawaiians on behalf of the United States for the participation of agents of the United States in the January 17, 1893, overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii); (2) upon the reaffirmation of the government-to-government relationship between the single Native Hawaiian governing entity and the United States, effectuate and coordinate the special political and legal relationship between the Native Hawaiian governing entity and the United States through the Secretary of the Interior, and with all other federal agencies; (3) provide timely notice to, and consult with, the Native Hawaiian governing entity before taking any actions that may have the potential to significantly affect Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; (4) work with the Interagency Coordinating Group, other federal agencies, and the state of Hawaii on policies, practices, and proposed actions affecting Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; and (5) prepare and submit to specified congressional committees an annual report detailing the activities of the Interagency Coordinating Group that are undertaken with respect to the continuing process of reconciliation and to effect meaningful consultation with the Native Hawaiian governing entity and may provide recommendations for any necessary changes to federal law or regulations. (Sec. 6) Establishes the Native Hawaiian Interagency Coordinating Group to be composed of: (1) each federal agency whose actions may significantly or uniquely impact Native Hawaiian programs, resources, rights, or lands; and (2) the Office. Designates the Department of the Interior and the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs to serve as the leaders of the Interagency Coordinating Group.  Directs the Interagency Coordinating Group to: (1) coordinate federal programs and policies that affect Native Hawaiians or actions by any federal agency or agencies that may significantly or uniquely affect Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; (2) consult with the Native Hawaiian governing entity, but only after the satisfaction of conditions specified in section 8; and (3) ensure the participation of each federal agency in the development of the report to Congress authorized in section 5. (Sec. 7) Directs the Attorney General to designate an appropriate official within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to assist the Office in the implementation and protection of the rights of Native Hawaiians and their political and legal relationship with the United States, and upon the recognition of the Native Hawaiian governing entity, in the implementation and protection of the rights of the Native Hawaiian governing entity and its political and legal relationship with the United States. (Sec. 8) Recognizes the right of qualified Native Hawaiian people to reorganize the single 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 qualified qualified Native Hawaiian constituents; and (2) certify that those on the roll meet the definition of a qualified Native Hawaiian constituent. Specifies Commission composition and membership requirements. Sets forth requirements related to inclusion on, and publication of, the roll and appeal rights of those excluded. Outlines the process for the reorganization, which includes forming a Native Hawaiian Interim Governing Council. Reaffirms the special political and legal relationship between the United States and the Native Hawaiian governing entity upon certification required by the Secretary of 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. (Sec. 9) Reaffirms the delegation by the United States of authority to the state of Hawaii to address the conditions of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii contained in P.L. 86-3, commonly known as the Hawaii Statehood Admission Act. Provides that, once the United States extends federal recognition to the Native Hawaiian governing entity, the United States will recognize and affirm the Native Hawaiian governing entity's inherent power and authority to determine its own membership criteria, to determine its own membership, and to grant, deny, revoke, or qualify membership without regard to whether any person was or was not deemed to be a qualified Native Hawaiian constituent under this Act. Authorizes the United States, upon the reaffirmation of such political and legal relationship, together with the state of Hawaii, to enter into negotiations with the governing entity to lead to an agreement addressing specified matters, including: (1) the transfer of federal and Hawaiian lands, natural resources, and other assets; (2) the protection of existing rights related to such lands or resources; (3) the exercise of authority over such lands, resources, and assets; (4) the exercise of the authority to tax and other authorities related to governance; and (4) historical wrongs committed by the United States or the state of Hawaii. (Sec. 10) Specifies the applicability of certain federal laws, including: (1) prohibiting gaming; and (2) stating that nothing in this Act extends eligibility for any Indian program or service to the Native Hawaiian governing entity or its members unless a statute governing such a program or service expressly provides that Native Hawaiians or the Native Hawaiian governing entity is eligible for such program or service. (Sec. 12) Authorizes appropriations.",2023-01-11T13:16:39Z,
111-hr-2340,111,hr,2340,Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act,Native Americans,2009-05-07,2010-07-12,Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.,House,"Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]",AK,R,Y000033,0,"Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act - Ratifies the Salmon Lake Area Land Ownership Consolidation Agreement, which was executed between the United States, the State of Alaska, and the Bering Straits Native Corporation on July 18, 2007.  Requires the land conveyance to the Bering Straits Native Corporation to include the reservation of specified easements that were developed by the parties to the Agreement in accordance with the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.  Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to carry out all actions allowed or required under the Agreement.",2023-01-11T13:19:15Z,
111-s-1011,111,s,1011,Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-05-07,2010-03-11,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.,Senate,"Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,A000069,7,"Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009 - (Sec. 3) Defines terms, including "qualified Native Hawaiian constituent." Includes among the requirements to be such a constituent that the individual be an individual who: (1) is one of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii and who is a direct lineal descendant of the aboriginal, indigenous, native people who resided in the islands that now comprise the state of Hawaii on or before January 1, 1893, or is an individual who is one of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii and who was eligible in 1921 for the programs authorized by the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920; (2) wishes to participate in the reorganization of the Native Hawaiian governing entity; (3) is 18 years old or older; (4) is a U.S. citizen; and (5) maintains a significant cultural, social, or civic connection to the Native Hawaiian community, as specified.  (Sec. 5) Establishes the United States Office for Native Hawaiian Relations in the Office of the Secretary of the Interior. Directs the Office: (1) to continue the process of reconciliation with the Native Hawaiian people in furtherance of the Apology Resolution (P.L. 103-150, a Joint Resolution extending an apology to Native Hawaiians on behalf of the United States for the participation of agents of the United States in the January 17, 1893, overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii); (2) upon the reaffirmation of the government-to-government relationship between the single Native Hawaiian governing entity and the United States, to 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) to provide timely notice to, and consult with, the Native Hawaiian governing entity before taking any actions that may have the potential to significantly affect Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; (4) to work with the Interagency Coordinating Group, other federal agencies, and the state of Hawaii on policies, practices, and proposed actions affecting Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; and (5) to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees an annual report detailing the activities of the Interagency Coordinating Group that are undertaken with respect to the continuing process of reconciliation and to effect meaningful consultation with the Native Hawaiian governing entity and may provide recommendations for any necessary changes to federal law or regulations promulgated under the authority of federal law. (Sec 6) Establishes the Native Hawaiian Interagency Coordinating Group to be composed of: (1) each federal agency whose actions may significantly or uniquely impact Native Hawaiian programs, resources, rights, or lands; and (2) the Office. Designates the Department of the Interior and the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs to serve as the leaders of the Group. Directs the Interagency Coordinating Group to: (1) coordinate federal programs and policies that affect Native Hawaiians or actions by any federal agency or agencies that may significantly or uniquely affect Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; (2) consult with the Native Hawaiian governing entity, but only after the satisfaction of conditions specified in section 8; and (3) ensure the participation of each federal agency in the development of the report to Congress authorized in section 5. (Sec. 7) Directs the Attorney General to designate an appropriate official within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to assist the Office in the implementation and protection of the rights of Native Hawaiians and their political and legal relationship with the United States, and upon the recognition of the Native Hawaiian governing entity, in the implementation and protection of the rights of the Native Hawaiian governing entity and its political and legal relationship with the United States.  (Sec. 8) Recognizes the right of qualified Native Hawaiian people to reorganize the single 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 qualified qualified Native Hawaiian constituents; and (2) certify that those on the roll meet the definition of a qualified Native Hawaiian constituent. Specifies Commission composition and membership requirements.  Sets forth requirements related to inclusion on, and publication of, the roll and appeal rights of those excluded. Outlines the process for the reorganization, which includes forming a Native Hawaiian Interim Governing Council. Reaffirms the special political and legal relationship between the United States and the Native Hawaiian governing entity upon certification required by the Secretary of 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. (Sec. 9) Reaffirms the delegation by the United States of authority to the state of Hawaii to address the conditions of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii contained in P.L. 86-3, commonly known as the Hawaii Statehood Admission Act. Authorizes, upon the reaffirmation of the special political and legal relationship between the United States and the Native Hawaiian governing entity, the United States and the state of Hawaii to enter into negotiations with the Native Hawaiian governing entity designed to lead to an agreement addressing such matters as: (1) the transfer of state of Hawaii lands and surplus federal lands, natural resources, and other assets; (2) the protection of existing rights related to such lands or resources; (3) the exercise of governmental authority over any transferred lands, natural resources, and other assets, including land use; (4) the exercise of civil and criminal jurisdiction; (5) the exercise of other powers and authorities that are recognized by the United States as powers and authorities typically exercised by governments representing indigenous, native people of the United States; (6) any residual responsibilities of the United States and the State of Hawaii; and (7) historical wrongs committed against Native Hawaiians by the United States or by the state of Hawaii. Vests the Native Hawaiian governing entity with the inherent powers and privileges of self-government of a native government under existing law, except as set forth in section 10. Provides that once the United States extends federal recognition to the Native Hawaiian governing entity, the United States will recognize and affirm the Native Hawaiian governing entity's inherent power and authority to determine its own membership criteria, to determine its own membership, and to grant, deny, revoke, or qualify membership without regard to whether any person was or was not deemed to be a qualified Native Hawaiian constituent under this Act. (Sec. 10) Specifies the applicability of certain federal laws, including: (1) prohibiting gaming; and (2) stating that nothing in this Act extends eligibility for any Indian program or service to the Native Hawaiian governing entity or its members unless a statute governing such a program or service expressly provides that Native Hawaiians or the Native Hawaiian governing entity is eligible for such program or service. (Sec. 12) Authorizes appropriations.",2023-01-11T13:16:16Z,
111-s-980,111,s,980,Native American Challenge Demonstration Project Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-05-05,2010-11-18,Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.,Senate,"Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]",AK,R,M001153,3,"Native American Challenge Demonstration Project Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish and implement the Native American Millennium Challenge Demonstration Project through which federal economic development assistance may be provided for certain Native American communities.  Authorizes the Secretary to provide such assistance to Alaska Native nonprofit organizations, Native Hawaiian community organizations, and other Indian tribes that enter into Native American Challenge Compacts. Requires such Compacts to establish a multiyear plan for achieving certain development objectives, including promoting economic growth and the elimination of poverty, strengthening good governance, entrepreneurship, and investment in Native American communities, and enhancing the capacity of Alaska Native communities to deal with climate change.",2023-01-11T13:18:58Z,
111-s-965,111,s,965,Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act,Native Americans,2009-05-04,2010-01-20,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 257.,Senate,"Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]",NM,D,B000468,1,"Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act - Authorizes, ratifies, and confirms the Settlement Agreement of March 31, 2006, between the United States, the Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, the Taos Valley Acequia Association and its 55 member ditches, Taos, the El Prado Water and Sanitation District (EPWSD), and the 12 Taos area Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Associations, and any amendments executed to make the Agreement consistent with this Act.  Requires water rights to which the Taos Pueblo is entitled under the Partial Final Decree entered in New Mexico v. Abeyta and New Mexico v. Arellano to be held in trust by the United States.  Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to provide: (1) grants and technical assistance to the Pueblo to construct, replace, or rehabilitate water infrastructure, to protect the environment associated with the Buffalo Pasture area, and to enhance watershed conditions; and (2) financial assistance to eligible non-Pueblo entities for mutual-benefit projects in accordance with the Agreement. Establishes in the Treasury the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund. Authorizes the Pueblo to market its water rights under the Agreement. Directs the Secretary to enter into three repayment contracts for the delivery of specified amounts of San Juan-Chama Project water to the Pueblo, the town of Taos, and EPWSD. Provides for the waiver and release of claims against the parties to New Mexico v. Abeyta and New Mexico v. Arellano in return for recognition of the Pueblo's water rights. Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2016 for the Taos Pueblo Infrastructure and Watershed Fund, for the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund, and for Mutual-Benefit Projects funding (to minimize adverse impacts on the Pueblo's water resources by moving future non-Indian ground water pumping away from the Pueblo's Buffalo Pasture and to implement the resolution of a dispute over the allocation of certain surface water flows between the Pueblo and non-Indian irrigation water right owners in the community of Arroyo Seco Arriba).",2023-01-11T13:16:40Z,
111-hjres-46,111,hjres,46,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,2009-04-30,2009-04-30,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2]",OK,D,B001254,27,"Recognizes the special legal and political relationship the Indian tribes have with the United States and the solemn covenant with the land we share. Commends and honors the Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land.Recognizes that there have been years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the U.S. government regarding Indian tribes.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. Expresses the regret of the United States for the ramifications of former wrongs and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward reconciliation. Urges the President to acknowledge the wrongs of the United States against Indian tribes in U.S. history.Commends the state governments that have begun reconciliation efforts with recognized Indian tribes located in their boundaries, and encourages all state governments to do the same. Prohibits anything in this Joint Resolution from authorizing or supporting any claim against the United States or serving as a settlement of any claim against the United States.",2023-01-11T13:19:38Z,
111-sjres-14,111,sjres,14,A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.,Native Americans,2009-04-30,2009-08-06,Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.,Senate,"Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]",KS,R,B000953,12,"Recognizes the special legal and political relationship the Indian tribes have with the United States and the solemn covenant with the land we share. Commends and honors the Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land. Recognizes that there have been years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the federal government regarding Indian tribes. 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. Expresses the regret of the United States for the ramifications of former wrongs and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward reconciliation. Urges the President to acknowledge the wrongs of the United States against Indian tribes in U.S. history.Commends the state governments that have begun reconciliation efforts with recognized Indian tribes located in their boundaries, and encourages all state governments to do the same. Prohibits anything in this Joint Resolution from authorizing or supporting any claim against the United States or serving as a settlement of any claim against the United States.",2023-01-11T13:19:20Z,
111-hr-2099,111,hr,2099,Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization Act,Native Americans,2009-04-23,2010-03-17,Committee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]",AK,R,Y000033,7,"Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization Act - Authorizes Sealaska Corporation, the Regional Corporation for southeast Alaska, notwithstanding specified provisions of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and subject to conditions and restrictions, to select and receive conveyance of its remaining land entitlement under the ANCSA from federal land in southeast Alaska from each of the following categories: (1) specified economic development land; (2) sites with sacred, cultural, traditional, or historical significance; and (3) Alaska Native futures sites with traditional and recreational use value. Authorizes the Director of the National Park Service to enter into a cooperative management agreement with Sealaska, other village corporations and urban corporations, and federally recognized Indian tribes with cultural and historical ties to Glacier Bay National Park to recognize and perpetuate National Park Service values, including those associated with the Tlingit homeland and culture, wilderness, and ecological preservation.  Requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete the conveyance of lands to Sealaska within one year of selection. Prohibits Sealaska from selecting or receiving any conveyance of lands under this Act from within any conservation system unit, federally designated wilderness area, or certain land use designation areas. Amends the National Historic Preservation Act to add to the definition of "tribal lands" land held under the ANCSA by incorporated Native groups, regional corporations, and village corporations.",2023-01-11T13:19:31Z,
111-s-881,111,s,881,Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization Act,Native Americans,2009-04-23,2009-10-08,Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 111-285.,Senate,"Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]",AK,R,M001153,4,"Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization Act - Authorizes Sealaska Corporation, the Regional Corporation for southeast Alaska, notwithstanding specified provisions of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and subject to conditions and restrictions, to select and receive conveyance of its remaining land entitlement under the ANCSA from federal land in southeast Alaska from each of the following categories: (1) specified economic development land; (2) sites with sacred, cultural, traditional, or historical significance; and (3) Alaska Native futures sites with traditional and recreational use value. Authorizes the Director of the National Park Service to enter into a cooperative management agreement with Sealaska, other village corporations and urban corporations, and federally recognized Indian tribes with cultural and historical ties to Glacier Bay National Park to recognize and perpetuate National Park Service values, including those associated with the Tlingit homeland and culture, wilderness, and ecological preservation.  Requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete the conveyance of lands to Sealaska within one year of selection. Prohibits Sealaska from selecting or receiving any conveyance of lands under this Act from within any conservation system unit, federally designated wilderness area, or certain land use designation areas. Amends the National Historic Preservation Act to add to the definition of "tribal lands" land held under the ANCSA by an incorporated Alaska Native group, a Regional Corporation, or a Village Corporation.",2023-01-11T13:19:22Z,
111-hr-2040,111,hr,2040,"To authorize a process by which the Secretary of the Interior shall process acquisitions of certain real property of the Samish Indian Nation into trust, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,2009-04-22,2009-06-03,Committee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]",WA,D,L000560,0,"Directs the Secretary of the Interior, for the purpose of processing acquisitions of real property of the Samish Indian Nation, to process as on-reservation acquisitions any property in the islands within Skagit County, Washington, as described in this Act, which the Samish Indian Nation both acquires and requests to deed to the Secretary. Prohibits real property taken into trust under this Act from being used for gaming. States that the proclamation of a reservation for the Samish Indian Nation pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act or the establishment of an initial reservation for them shall not alter such prohibition with regard to the lands taken into trust pursuant to this Act.Bars this Act from granting, restoring, or diminishing any hunting, fishing, trapping, or gathering treaty right of the Samish Indian Nation.",2023-01-11T13:19:32Z,
111-hr-2018,111,hr,2018,Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act,Native Americans,2009-04-21,2009-04-21,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]",AK,R,Y000033,0,"Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act - Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to permit the Native residents of each of the Native Villages of Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Tenakee, and Wrangell, Alaska, to organize as Urban Corporations and to receive certain settlement lands and other compensation pursuant to this Act.",2023-01-11T13:19:33Z,
111-hr-1899,111,hr,1899,Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition Act,Native Americans,2009-04-02,2009-04-02,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2]",FL,D,B000716,1,"Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Muscogee Nation of Florida (the Nation). Makes the Nation and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized Indian tribes. Considers, for the purpose of the delivery of federal services to members, the service area of the Nation to be: (1) the community of Bruce in Walton County, Florida; and (2) an area in Florida in which members reside that is bordered on the west by the Escambia River and on the east by the St. Marks River.  Requires that the constitution and bylaws of the Nation be the constitution and bylaws of the Nation's Tribal Council dated January 21, 2001 (including amendments). Instructs the Secretary of the Interior, upon receipt of a written request of the Tribal Council, to hold a referendum for members to adopt a new constitution and bylaws. Specifies the role and duties of the Tribal Council.  Requires that the membership roll of the Nation be determined in accordance with the membership criteria established by the ordinance of the Nation numbered 04-01-100 and dated February 7, 2004.  Authorizes the Secretary to take land in trust on behalf of the Nation.",2023-01-11T13:19:36Z,
111-hr-1924,111,hr,1924,Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-04-02,2009-05-26,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.",House,"Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large]",SD,D,H001037,20,"Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009 - Amends the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act to make a variety of changes to increase Native American tribes' law enforcement powers and increase federal powers and responsibilities regarding crimes on Indian land, including: (1) allowing federal officials, with the consent of the tribe, to investigate offenses against tribal criminal laws; (2) providing technical assistance and training to tribal law enforcement officials regarding use of the National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) database; (3) requiring federal and local officials, when they decline to investigate crimes on Indian land, to report to Native officials and requiring such officials, when they decline to prosecute, to turn over evidence to Native officials; (4) establishing in the criminal division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) the Office of Indian Country Crime to develop, enforce, and administer federal criminal laws in Indian country; (5) authorizing, at the request of a tribe, concurrent federal-tribal jurisdiction; (6) authorizing grants to state, tribal, and local governments that enter into cooperative agreements, including agreements relating to mutual aid, hot pursuit of suspects, and cross-deputization; (7) requiring the Attorney General to allow tribal and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement agencies to directly access and enter information into federal criminal information databases (under current law, such access is limited); and (8) increasing the criminal sentences tribal courts may impose.",2023-01-11T13:19:35Z,
111-s-784,111,s,784,Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act,Native Americans,2009-04-02,2009-04-02,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.,Senate,"Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]",AK,R,M001153,0,"Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act - Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to permit the Native residents of each of the Native Villages of Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Tenakee, and Wrangell, Alaska, to organize as Urban Corporations and to receive certain settlement lands and other compensation pursuant to this Act.",2023-01-11T13:19:25Z,
111-s-797,111,s,797,Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-04-02,2009-10-29,Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 192.,Senate,"Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]",ND,D,D000432,21,"Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009 - States as the purposes of this Act to: (1) clarify the responsibilities of federal, state, tribal, and local governments with respect to crimes committed in trial communities; (2) increase coordination and communication among federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies; (3) empower tribal governments to provide public safety in tribal communities; (4) reduce violent crime in tribal communities and combat sexual and domestic violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women; (5) prevent drug trafficking and reduce rates of alcohol and drug addiction in Indian country; and (6) increase and standardize the collection of criminal data and the sharing of criminal history information among federal, state, and tribal officials.  Title I: Federal Accountability and Coordination - (Sec. 101) Amends the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act to replace the Division of Law Enforcement Services in the Department of the Interior with the Office of Justice Services in the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Sets forth the duties of such Office, including: (1) communicating with tribal leaders, tribal community and victims' advocates, trial justice officials, and residents of Indian land on a regular basis regarding public safety and justice concerns; (2) providing technical assistance and training to tribal law enforcement officials for gaining access to crime information databases; (3) collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on crimes in Indian country on an annual basis; (4) sharing with the Department of Justice (DOJ) crime data received from tribal law enforcement agencies on a tribe-by-tribe basis; and (5) submitting to the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs a spending report on tribal public safety and justice programs and a report on technical assistance and training provided to tribal law enforcement and corrections agencies. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit to Congress a long-term plan to address incarceration in Indian country. Authorizes BIA law enforcement officers to make warrantless arrests in Indian country based on probable cause for misdemeanor offenses involving controlled substances, firearms, assaults, or liquor trafficking. (Sec. 102) Expands requirements for reporting by federal law enforcement officers, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and United States Attorneys to Indian tribes on decisions not to investigate or prosecute alleged violations of federal criminal law in Indian country. Requires such federal officials to: (1) coordinate with tribal law enforcement officials on the use of evidence in such cases for prosecution in a tribal court; and (2) compile data on crimes in Indian country in which investigations or prosecutions were terminated or declined. Requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports to Congress on investigations and prosecutions in Indian country that were terminated or declined. (Sec. 103) Authorizes the Attorney General to appoint tribal prosecutors and other qualified attorneys to assist in prosecuting federal crimes committed in Indian country.  Requires each United States Attorney whose district includes Indian country to appoint at least one assistant United States Attorney to serve as a tribal liaison for specified purposes, including coordinating the prosecution of federal crimes that occur in Indian country, combating child abuse and domestic and sexual violence against Indians, and providing technical assistance and training on evidence gathering techniques. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Attorney General should consult with tribal justice officials when making appointments of tribal prosecutors and should take appropriate actions to encourage the aggressive prosecution of all federal crimes committed in Indian country. (Sec. 104) Amends the Indian Tribal Justice Technical and Legal Assistance Act of 2000 to direct the Attorney General to establish in DOJ the Office of Tribal Justice to advise the Attorney General on the treaty and trust relationship between the United States and Indian tribes.  Establishes in the Executive Office for United States Attorneys the position of Native American Issues Coordinator to coordinate with United States Attorneys in prosecuting crimes in Indian country. (Sec. 105) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) establish a prescription drug monitoring program at the health care facilities of the Indian Health Service, tribal health care facilities, and urban Indian health care facilities; and (2) report to the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on such program. Directs the Attorney General, in conjunction with the HHS Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior, to: (1) conduct an assessment of the capacity of federal and tribal agencies to carry out data collection and analysis relating to prescription drug abuse in Indian communities; (2) provide training to Indian health care providers and other Indian tribal officials to promote awareness and prevention of such abuse and strategies for improving agency responses to addressing it; and (3) report to the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on prescription drug abuse prevention activities. Title II: State Accountability and Coordination - (Sec. 201) Provides for concurrent jurisdiction of the federal government and Indian tribes over the prosecution of federal crimes in Indian country at the request of an Indian tribe, and after consultation with and consent by the Attorney General. (Sec. 202) Authorizes the Attorney General to provide grants, technical assistance, and other assistance to state, tribal, and local governments that enter into cooperative agreements to improve law enforcement effectiveness and reduce crime in Indian country and nearby communities. Requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports to the House Commitee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on assistance to law enforcement programs in Indian country. Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014.  Title III: Empowering Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies and Tribal Governments - (Sec. 301) Amends the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act to: (1) set forth training standards for tribal law enforcement officers; (2) increase the maximum age for such officers to 46; (3) require the Office of Justice Services to develop standards and deadlines for background checks for tribal law enforcement and corrections officials; and (4) grant special law enforcement commissions to tribal law enforcement officers to enforce violations of federal law. Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Indian Law Enforcement Foundation to: (1) accept gifts to support public safety and justice services in American Indian and Alaska Native communities; and (2) assist the Office of Justice Services of BIA and Indian tribal governments in funding and conducting activities and providing education to advance and support such services. Establishes the Committee for the Establishment of the Indian Law Enforcement Foundation to assist the Secretary in establishing the Foundation. Authorizes appropriations for five fiscal years for the operation of the Foundation. (Sec. 302) Amends the Controlled Substances Act to: (1) include tribal governments in education and research programs and cooperative agreements for drug abuse prevention and control; and (2) extend certain enforcement authority to tribal law enforcement officers.  (Sec. 303) Directs the Attorney General to permit tribal and BIA law enforcement agencies to directly access and enter information into federal criminal information databases and to obtain information from such databases. (Sec. 304) Sets forth standards applicable to tribal courts with respect to criminal defendants, the right to counsel, bail, and sentencing. Requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to establish a pilot programs for accepting offenders convicted in tribal court. (Sec. 305) Establishes the Indian Law and Order Commission to conduct and report to the President and Congress on a comprehensive study of law enforcement and criminal justice in tribal communities and develop recommendations on necessary modifications and improvements to federal, state, and tribal justice systems. Requires the Commission to establish the Tribal Advisory Committee to serve as an advisory body to the Commission. Authorizes appropriations.  Title IV: Tribal Justice Systems - (Sec. 401) Amends the Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1986 to: (1) extend the effective date of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Secretary of the Interior and the HHS Secretary on the scope of the problem of alcohol and substance abuse in Indian tribes; (2) include the Attorney General as a participant in such Memorandum; (3) include the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of HHS in cooperative efforts with Indian tribes in a Tribal Action Plan for combating alcohol and substance abuse and as participants in alcohol and substance abuse prevention and treatment activities; (4) extend through 2014 funding for grants to Indian tribes to provide technical assistance in the development of a Tribal Action Plan and for training, education, and prevention programs; (5) establish within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations the Office of Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse; (6) require a review of the effectiveness of summer youth programs in tribal schools; (7) extend through FY2014 the authorization of appropriations for emergency shelters for Indian youth who are alcohol or substance abusers; (8) provide assistance for the investigation and control of illegal narcotics traffic on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and extend the authorization of appropriations for such investigations through FY2014; and (9) require the Secretary of the Interior and the Attorney General, in consultation with tribal officials, to develop a long-term plan for the construction, renovation, and operation of Indian juvenile detention and treatment centers and alternatives to detention for juvenile offenders.  Sec. 402) Amends the Indian Tribal Justice Act to specify the types of judicial personnel for whom funds may be used under the tribal justice system grant program to include tribal court judges, prosecutors, public defendants, guardians ad litem, and court-appointed advocates for juveniles. Extends the authorization of appropriations for tribal justice support through FY2014. Amends the Indian Tribal Justice Technical and Legal Assistance Act of 2000 to award grants to provide for guardians ad litem and court-appointed special advocates for children and juveniles in civil proceedings and for licensed public defender services to represent all criminal defendants in tribal courts. Extends the authorization of appropriations for such grants through FY2014.  (Sec. 403) Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to permit tribal governments to participate in the Community Oriented Policing Services program (COPS). Directs the Attorney General to provide COPS grants to Indian tribal governments for the hiring and retention of tribal law enforcement officers. Removes federal matching fund requirements and permits tribes to use grant funds to cover indirect costs. Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014. Directs the Attorney General to report to Congress on the extent and effectiveness of the COPS grant program as applied in Indian country.  (Sec. 404) Amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to require the Attorney General to reserve funds authorized for offender incarceration programs in FY2010-FY2014 to provide grants to Indian tribes: (1) for the construction and maintenance of jails on Indian land, to increase the efficiency of the construction of tribal jails, and to develop and implement alternatives to incarceration in tribal jails; (2) for the construction of tribal justice centers that combine courts, police, and correction services; and (3) for constructing and operating regional detention centers on Indian land for long-term incarceration of offenders. Directs the Attorney General, in consultation with the BIA and tribal entities, to submit to Congress a long-term plan to address incarceration in Indian country. (Sec. 405) Amends the Indian Tribal Justice Technical and Legal Assistance Act of 2000 to require the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to appoint Indian country residents to serve as assistant probation officers to monitor and provide service for federal prisoners residing in Indian country and to provide substance abuse, mental health, and related services to offenders residing on Indian land. (Sec. 406) Amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to: (1) authorize the Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to include Indian tribes in the local juvenile delinquency incentive grant program; (2) require the Administrator to make grants to Indian tribes to support and enhance tribal juvenile delinquency prevention services and the ability of Indian tribes to respond to, and care for, juvenile offenders, and to encourage accountability of Indian tribes in preventing juvenile delinquency; and (3) require one member of the Coordinating Council of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to be appointed by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.  Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2014 for the incentive grant program for local juvenile delinquency prevention programs.  (Sec. 407) Allows the state of Alaska and any Indian tribe or tribal organization that employs a village public safety officer to apply for a grant under the COPS program and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program. Allows an Alaska village public safety officer or tribal law enforcement officer to participate in training programs offered at the Indian Police Academy of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015 to provide grants to Alaskan Indian tribes and tribal organizations for the training of village public safety officers and law enforcement officers under the tribal resources grant program. Title V: Indian Country Crime Data Collection and Information Sharing - (Sec. 501) Amends the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 to include the BIA Office of Justice Services as an agency reporting gang activity information to the FBI National Gang Intelligence Center.  Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Bureau of Justice Statistics to collect and analyze crime data and drug control activities in tribal areas. Requires the Director of the Bureau to report to Congress annually on the data collected relating to crimes in Indian country. (Sec. 502) Amends the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to award grants to Indian tribes for activities to ensure uniformity in the collection and analysis of data relating to crime in Indian country.  (Sec. 503) Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize BJA to include tribal criminal justice agencies in the grant program for inter-jurisdictional sharing of information on criminal and terrorist offenses and conspiracies. Title VI: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prosecution and Prevention - (Sec. 601) Amends the federal criminal code to require the Bureau of Prisons to provide to tribal governments: (1) technical assistance for the improvement of their correctional systems; and (2) written notice of the release or change of residence of a prisoner in federal custody who was convicted of a drug trafficking crime or a crime of violence; and (3) notice of the release of a convicted sex offender. Expands the authority of the National Institute of Corrections to include tribal governments and communities in its grant programs and activities. (Sec. 602) Amends the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act to: (1) expand training of tribal law enforcement officers in interviewing victims of domestic and sexual violence and collecting evidence in such cases to increase the conviction rate; (2) require the Director of the Office of Justice Services or the Director of the Indian Health Service to approve or disapprove, in writing, any request or subpoena from a tribal or state court for a law enforcement officer, sexual assault nurse examiner, or other employee to testify in a deposition, trial, or other criminal proceeding; and (3) require the Secretary of the Interior to develop appropriate victim services and victim advocate training programs to improve domestic violence or sexual abuse responses, improve forensic examinations and collection, and identify problems in the prosecution of domestic violence or sexual abuse. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to report the the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, within two years after the enactment of this Act, on domestic violence or sexual abuse in Indian country, including recommendations on preventing sex trafficking of Indian women.  (Sec. 605) Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to require the Director of the Indian Health Service to develop standardized sexual assault policies and protocol for tribal health facilities based on similar protocol established by DOJ. (Sec. 606) Establishes in the Office of Justice Programs of DOJ the Alaska Native Village Community Safety Demonstration Project.  Directs the Attorney General to (1) provide five-year grants to not less than 18, and not more than 30, Indian tribes in Alaska for innovative approaches to improve public safety in Alaska Native villages; and (2) promulgate regulations by June 1, 2010, to implement such grant program.  Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015. Limits the administrative expenses of the demonstration project to 10% of appropriated funds.  Repeals restrictions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004, on the use of funds for courts or law enforcement officers in certain Alaska Native villages. (Sec. 607) Directs the Comptroller General to: (1) conduct a study of the capability of Indian Health Service facilities in remote Indian reservations and Alaska Native villages to collect, maintain, and secure evidence of sexual assaults and domestic violence incidents required for criminal prosecution; (2) develop recommendations for improving such capabilities; and (3) report on such study to the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs within one year of the enactment of this Act.",2023-01-11T13:17:22Z,
111-hr-1762,111,hr,1762,"To repeal section 10(f) of Public Law 93-531, commonly known as the ""Bennett Freeze"".",Native Americans,2009-03-26,2009-03-26,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-1]",AZ,D,K000368,3,Amends federal law to repeal the requirement regarding the freeze on the development of lands in litigation under the Navajo-Hopi Settlement Act of 1974.,2022-02-03T06:08:41Z,
111-hr-1711,111,hr,1711,"To express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians, to provide a process for the reorganization of a Native Hawaiian government and the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian government, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,2009-03-25,2009-03-25,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]",HI,D,A000014,7,"Establishes the U.S. Office for Native Hawaiian Affairs (Office) within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Attorney General to designate a Department of Justice official to assist the Office in the implementation and protection of the rights of Native Hawaiians and their political, legal, and trust relationship with the United States.  Establishes the Native Hawaiian Interagency Task Force to: (1) coordinate federal policies or actions that may significantly or uniquely affect Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; (2) assure that each federal agency develops a policy on consultation with Native Hawaiians; and (3) assure the participation of such agencies in the development of an annual report on the Task Force.  Establishes a process for development of a membership roll for organizing a Native Hawaiian Interim Governing Council and for election of a Native Hawaiian government. Recognizes the right of the Native Hawaiian people to adopt organic governing documents.  Extends federal recognition to the government as the representative governing body of the Native Hawaiian people upon election of officers and certification by the Secretary.  Permits the United States, upon federal recognition of the Native Hawaiian government, to enter into an agreement with the state of Hawaii and such government regarding the transfer of lands, resources, and assets dedicated to Native Hawaiian use. Prohibits the Native Hawaiian governing entity and Native Hawaiians from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under any federal law, regardless of where the gaming is located.",2022-02-03T06:05:49Z,
111-s-708,111,s,708,"A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians, to provide a process for the reorganization of a Native Hawaiian government and the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian government, and for other purposes.",Native Americans,2009-03-25,2009-03-25,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3798-3801),Senate,"Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,A000069,4,"Establishes the U.S. Office for Native Hawaiian Affairs (Office) within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Attorney General to designate a Department of Justice official to assist the Office in the implementation and protection of the rights of Native Hawaiians and their political, legal, and trust relationship with the United States. Establishes the Native Hawaiian Interagency Task Force to: (1) coordinate federal policies or actions that may significantly or uniquely affect Native Hawaiian resources, rights, or lands; (2) assure that each federal agency develops a policy on consultation with Native Hawaiians; and (3) assure the participation of such agencies in the development of an annual report on the Task Force. Establishes a process for development of a membership roll for organizing a Native Hawaiian Interim Governing Council and for election of a Native Hawaiian government. Recognizes the right of the Native Hawaiian people to adopt organic governing documents. Extends federal recognition to the government as the representative governing body of the Native Hawaiian people upon election of officers and certification by the Secretary. Permits the United States, upon federal recognition of the Native Hawaiian government, to enter into an agreement with the state of Hawaii and such government regarding the transfer of lands, resources, and assets dedicated to Native Hawaiian use.  Prohibits the Native Hawaiian government and Native Hawaiians from conducting gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of any federal law.",2023-01-11T13:19:41Z,
111-hr-1697,111,hr,1697,Tribal Government Homeland Security Coordination and Integration Act,Native Americans,2009-03-24,2009-03-30,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.",House,"Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]",NJ,D,P000034,2,"Tribal Government Homeland Security Coordination and Integration Act - Establishes the Office of Tribal Government Homeland Security (Office) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to appoint a Director to head the Office.Prescribes the Secretary's and the Director's duties of coordination, infrastructure and equipment readiness, training, and inclusion of Indian tribes in homeland security preparedness.Requires the Secretary to treat Indian tribes as states, as appropriate, for the purpose of homeland security. Authorizes the Secretary to delegate to Indian tribes primary responsibility for homeland security activities within their respective jurisdictions. Requires the Secretary to integrate the roles of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Services with regard to homeland security.Requires the Secretary to provide assistance to enhance information technology capabilities of tribes and ensure the participation of Indian tribes in the coordination with governments and the private sector as related to homeland security activities. Makes Indian tribes eligible to apply for, receive, direct, and supervise any homeland security-related federal grant program. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to Indian tribes for specified homeland security purposes.Requires the Secretary to: (1) provide Indian tribes with technical assistance in developing, implementing, and managing emergency response plans; (2) ensure that DHS expertise and legal, financial, or technical assistance programs are made available to Indian tribes; and (3) facilitate cooperation with the heads of appropriate federal agencies working on homeland security initiatives.",2021-09-28T20:38:54Z,
111-hr-1607,111,hr,1607,Indian Development Finance Corporation Act,Native Americans,2009-03-19,2009-03-19,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]",AS,D,F000010,1,"Indian Development Finance Corporation Act - Establishes the Indian Development Finance Corporation to provide development capital for new and existing Indian businesses and to strengthen tribal economies.  Authorizes the Corporation to make loans to or purchase, insure, or discount obligations of Indian businesses if they meet specified financial conditions.  Directs the Corporation to provide the credit needed by Indian businesses at the lowest reasonable cost.  Authorizes the Corporation to guarantee all or any part of the principal and interest of any loan made to an Indian business by a state or federally chartered lending institution, provided the loan was made on terms permissible for Corporation loans. Authorizes the Corporation to purchase all or any part of the ownership interest in an Indian business and to supervise or participate in the management of such business.  Establishes the Advisory Council to the Indian Development Finance Corporation to provide advice on the policies and operations of the Corporation. Authorizes the Corporation to issue stock. Allows shares of stock in the Corporation to be issued to and held by Indian Tribes and the United States only.  Authorizes the Corporation to issue a limited amount of bonds and notes.  Authorizes appropriations for general operating expenses and for the purchase of Corporation stock by the Secretary.",2023-01-11T13:15:56Z,
111-s-633,111,s,633,Tribal Health Promotion and Tribal Colleges and Universities Advancement Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-03-18,2009-12-03,Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.,Senate,"Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]",MT,D,T000464,7,"Tribal Health Promotion and Tribal Colleges and Universities Advancement Act of 2009 - Through Higher Education: Promoting the Advancement of Tribal Health Act or THE PATH Act - Defines "tribal college or university" as having the meaning given the term by specified provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the American Indian Higher Education Consortium for equitable Native American participation in HHS programs, services, and resources and to provide technical assistance to tribal colleges and universities.  Requires grants to, or cooperative agreements with, tribal colleges and universities for: (1) health and wellness fairs, health promotion and disease prevention programs, and programs to reduce tribal community health disparities; (2) developing and strengthening public health professional degree programs; (3) research, grant management, and coordination of tribal college and university activities; and (4) research on health promotion and disease prevention. Establishes the Tribal College and University Rural Health Equity Endowment Fund to endow a tribal health professions workforce development program.  Advancing Tribes Through Tribal Colleges and Universities Act or the AT TCUs Act - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to require the Secretary of Labor to establish the TCU Native Prosperity Program of grants to, or cooperative agreements with, tribal colleges and universities for economic development, entrepreneurship, community development, and sound fiscal leadership in Indian communities.",2023-01-11T13:19:43Z,
111-hr-1562,111,hr,1562,Lower Brule and Crow Creek Tribal Compensation Act,Native Americans,2009-03-17,2009-03-17,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large]",SD,D,H001037,0,Lower Brule and Crow Creek Tribal Compensation Act - Amends the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act to increase 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 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. Considers this Act to be full and final compensation to the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe for damages caused by the construction of the Fort Randall Dam and the Big Bend Dam under the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program.,2019-11-15T21:26:26Z,
111-hres-253,111,hres,253,Honoring Ms. Lois Burton for setting an example for all women through her influence and dedication to the Choctaw Nation and to improved health care and education in honor of Women's History Month.,Native Americans,2009-03-17,2009-03-17,Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.,House,"Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2]",OK,D,B001254,0,"Honors Lois Burton, in recognition of Women's History Month, as an extraordinary example for all women.  Commends her for her dedication to the Choctaw Nation and praises her for her advocacy of improved health care and education in Oklahoma.",2022-02-03T06:04:52Z,
111-s-617,111,s,617,Lower Brule and Crow Creek Tribal Compensation Act,Native Americans,2009-03-17,2009-03-17,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]",SD,D,J000177,1,Lower Brule and Crow Creek Tribal Compensation Act - Amends the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Development Trust Fund Act to increase 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 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. States that this Act shall be considered to be full and final compensation to the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe for damages caused by the construction of the Fort Randall Dam and the Big Bend Dam under the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program.,2023-01-11T13:19:43Z,
111-hjres-40,111,hjres,40,Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-03-12,2009-06-26,Became Public Law No: 111-33.,House,"Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]",CA,D,B001234,0,"(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 2, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 - Makes specified findings, including that the Friday immediately succeeding Thanksgiving Day of each year would be an appropriate day to designate as Native American Heritage Day.  Encourages the people of the United States, as well as federal, state, and local governments and interested groups and organizations, to honor Native Americans with appropriate activities to observe Native American Heritage Day, including regarding: (1) the historical status of Native American tribal governments and the present day status of Native Americans; (2) Native American cultures, traditions, and languages; and (3) the rich Native American cultural legacy that all Americans enjoy today.",2023-03-22T18:07:14Z,
111-hr-1385,111,hr,1385,Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-03-09,2009-06-04,Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,House,"Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]",VA,D,M000933,8,"Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2009 - Extends federal recognition to the following Indian tribes (the tribes) in the Commonwealth of Virginia and establishes their relationship with the federal government as described below: (1) the Chickahominy Tribe; (2) the Chickahominy Indian Tribe--Eastern Division; (3) the Upper Mattaponi Tribe; (4) the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc.; (5) the Monacan Indian Nation; and (6) the Nansemond Indian Tribe.  Makes the tribes and their members eligible for all services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized Indian tribes. Establishes the service area of each tribe and requirements for each tribe regarding its membership roll, governing documents, and governing body.  Requires the Secretary of the Interior, on request of any of the tribes, to take specified lands into trust for the benefit of that tribe, to be considered part of that tribe's reservation.  Prohibits the tribes from conducting gaming activities. Prohibits this Act from affecting the hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, and water rights of the tribes and their members.   Requires Virginia to exercise jurisdiction over all criminal offenses committed, and all civil actions arising, on lands in Virginia owned by, or held in trust by the United States for, the tribes. Authorizes the Secretary to accept all or any portion of Virginia's jurisdiction over such offenses and actions on verification by the Secretary of a tribe's certification that the tribe possesses the capacity to reassume such jurisdiction. Prohibits the use of eminent domain to acquire lands in fee or in trust for an Indian tribe recognized under this Act.",2023-01-11T13:18:56Z,
111-hr-1395,111,hr,1395,Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2009,Native Americans,2009-03-09,2009-04-29,"Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.",House,"Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2]",MN,R,K000363,8,Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2009 - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to provide that any enterprise or institution owned and operated by an Indian tribe and located on its Indian lands is not considered an employer for purposes of such Act.,2020-02-10T16:51:50Z,
111-hr-1358,111,hr,1358,Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Reaffirmation Act,Native Americans,2009-03-05,2009-07-15,Committee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]",MI,D,S001045,1,"Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Reaffirmation Act - Reaffirms federal recognition and the rights and privileges of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians in Cheboygan County, Michigan. Extends to the Band eligibility for all federal services and benefits available to other federally recognized Indian tribes. Designates the service area for the delivery of federal services to the Band and to other Indians in the area of Cheboygan County, Michigan.Directs the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land in Cheboygan County, Michigan, and in other geographic areas and to hold such lands in trust for the benefit of the Band.Sets forth criteria and evidentiary requirements for determining the initial membership of the Band. Requires the Band to provide a copy of its base roll to the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs within one year after the enactment of this Act.Provides that the initial constitution of the Band shall be the constitution submitted by the Band to the Office of Federal Acknowledgment on May 2, 2005.",2022-02-03T06:08:41Z,
111-s-530,111,s,530,Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition Act,Native Americans,2009-03-05,2009-03-05,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]",FL,D,N000032,1,"Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition Act - Extends federal recognition to the Muscogee Nation of Florida (the Nation). Makes the Nation and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized Indian tribes. Considers, for the purpose of the delivery of federal services to members, the service area of the Nation to be: (1) the community of Bruce in Walton County, Florida; and (2) an area in Florida in which members reside that is bordered on the west by the Escambia River and on the east by the St. Marks River.  Requires that the constitution and bylaws of the Nation be the constitution and bylaws of the Nation's Tribal Council dated January 21, 2001 (including amendments). Instructs the Secretary of the Interior, upon receipt of a written request of the Tribal Council, to hold a referendum for members to adopt a new constitution and bylaws. Specifies the role and duties of the Tribal Council.  Requires that the membership roll of the Nation be determined in accordance with the membership criteria established by the ordinance of the Nation numbered 04-01-100 and dated February 7, 2004.",2019-06-21T11:06:05Z,