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| 118-hjres-43 | 118 | hjres | 43 | Prince Jonah KÅ«hiÅ Kalanianaâole Protecting Family Legacies Act | Native Americans | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs . | House | Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] | HI | D | T000487 | 0 | Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole Protecting Family Legacies Act This joint resolution consents to the Hawaii legislature's amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. In 2017, the Hawaii legislature reduced the minimum Native Hawaiian blood quantum required for an individual to inherit a homestead lease under the act. | 2024-07-24T15:23:34Z | |
| 117-hjres-55 | 117 | hjres | 55 | Prince Jonah KÅ«hiÅ Kalanianaâole Protecting Family Legacies Act | Native Americans | 2021-07-09 | 2021-10-05 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i [D-HI-2] | HI | D | K000396 | 17 | Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole Protecting Family Legacies Act This joint resolution consents to the Hawaii legislature's amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. In 2017, the Hawaii legislature reduced the minimum Native Hawaiian blood quantum required for an individual to inherit a homestead lease under the act. | 2023-03-09T17:47:08Z | |
| 113-hjres-80 | 113 | hjres | 80 | Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 | Native Americans | 2013-10-03 | 2013-10-16 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221. | House | Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2] | ID | R | S001148 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 - Makes appropriations for FY2014 for continuing projects or activities not otherwise specifically provided for that were conducted in FY2013 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available by Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (division F of P.L. 113-6) under the headings "Department of the Interior--Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education" and "Department of Health and Human Services--Indian Health Service." Requires the rate of operations to be calculated to reflect the full amount of any reduction required in FY2013 pursuant to: (1) the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (P.L. 113-6), and (2) the presidential sequestration order dated March 1, 2013, except as attributable to budget authority made available by the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (P.L. 113-2). Makes appropriations and funds made available and authority granted under this joint resolution available until whichever of the following first occurs: (1) enactment into law of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution, (2) enactment into law of the applicable appropriations Act for FY2014 without any provision for such project or activity, or (3) December 15, 2013. Requires implementation of this joint resolution so that only the most limited funding action be taken in order to provide for continuation of projects and activities. Authorizes amounts made available for civilian personnel compensation and benefits to be apportioned up to the rate for operations necessary to avoid furloughs, consistent with the applicable appropriations Act for FY2013, except that such authority shall not be used until after the agency has taken all necessary actions to reduce or defer non-personn… | 2023-01-11T13:24:01Z | |
| 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-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-hjres-20 | 111 | hjres | 20 | Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 | Native Americans | 2009-02-10 | 2009-02-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43] | CA | D | B001234 | 0 | Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 - Encourages observing Native American Heritage Day with appropriate activities, including activities relating to the historical status of tribal governments, present day Native American status, cultures, traditions, and languages, and the Native American cultural legacy. | 2019-11-15T21:10:36Z | |
| 110-hjres-68 | 110 | hjres | 68 | 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 | 2007-12-11 | 2007-12-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2] | OK | D | B001254 | 37 | 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.Declares that nothing in this Joint Resolution authorizes or supports any claim against the United States or serves as a settlement of any claim against the United States. | 2023-01-11T20:07:45Z | |
| 110-hjres-3 | 110 | hjres | 3 | 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 | 2007-01-04 | 2007-01-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] | VA | R | D000597 | 25 | 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. Acknowledges 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 offenses and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward reconciliation. Urges the President to acknowledge the offenses 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. Declares that nothing in this Joint Resolution authorizes any claim against the United States or serves as a settlement of any claim against it. | 2021-09-29T14:59:56Z | |
| 109-hjres-3 | 109 | hjres | 3 | 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 | 2005-01-04 | 2005-01-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Resources. | House | Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] | VA | R | D000597 | 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. Acknowledges 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 offenses and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward reconciliation. Urges the President to acknowledge the offenses 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. Declares that nothing in this Joint Resolution authorizes any claim against the United States or serves as a settlement of any claim against it. | 2021-09-29T19:30:55Z | |
| 108-hjres-98 | 108 | hjres | 98 | To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States. | Native Americans | 2004-06-18 | 2004-06-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Resources. | House | Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] | VA | R | D000597 | 1 | Declares that the United States acting through Congress: (1) recognizes the special legal and political relationship the Indian tribes have with it and the solemn covenant with the land we share; (2) commends and honors the Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land; (3) acknowledges years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes; (4) apologizes on behalf of the people of the United States to all Native Peoples for the many instances of violence, maltreatment, and neglect inflicted on them by U.S. citizens; (5) expresses its regret for the ramifications of former offenses and its commitment to build on the positive relationships of the past and present to move toward a brighter future where all the people of this land live reconciled as brothers and sisters, and harmoniously steward and protect this land together; (6) urges the President to acknowledge the offenses of the United States against Indian tribes in U.S. history in order to bring healing to this land by providing a proper foundation for reconciliation between such entities; and (7) commends the State governments that have begun reconciliation efforts with recognized Indian tribes located in their boundaries and encourages all State governments similarly to do the same. Provides that nothing in this Joint Resolution authorizes any claim against the United States or serves as a settlement of any claim against it. | 2023-01-15T04:49:10Z | |
| 102-hjres-509 | 102 | hjres | 509 | To extend through September 30, 1992, the period in which there remains available for obligation certain amounts appropriated for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for the school operations costs of Bureau-funded schools. | Native Americans | 1992-06-18 | 1992-07-02 | Became Public Law No: 102-316. | House | Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9] | IL | D | Y000013 | 0 | Extends the period that certain funds for Bureau of Indian Affairs' schools shall remain available for obligation. | 2024-02-05T11:50:03Z | |
| 102-hjres-358 | 102 | hjres | 358 | Designating 1992 as the "Year of Reconciliation Between American Indians and Non-Indians". | Native Americans | 1991-10-22 | 1992-05-01 | For Further Action See S.J.Res.222. | House | Rep. Johnson, Tim [D-SD-At Large] | SD | D | J000177 | 221 | Designates 1992 as the Year of Reconciliation Between American Indians and Non-Indians. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 102-hjres-342 | 102 | hjres | 342 | To authorize and request the President to proclaim the year 1992 as the "Year of the American Indian". | Native Americans | 1991-10-03 | 1991-12-04 | For Further Action See S.J.Res.217. | House | Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] | AS | D | F000010 | 227 | Designates 1992 as The Year of the American Indian. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 102-hjres-182 | 102 | hjres | 182 | To authorize and request the President to proclaim the month of November 1991, and thereafter as "National American Indian Heritage Month". | Native Americans | 1991-03-07 | 1991-10-09 | For Further Action See S.J.Res.172. | House | Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] | AS | D | F000010 | 231 | Designates November 1991 and 1992 as National American Indian Heritage Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 101-hjres-577 | 101 | hjres | 577 | To authorize and request the President to proclaim the month of November 1990, and thereafter as "Native American Indian Heritage Month". | Native Americans | 1990-05-24 | 1990-08-03 | Became Public Law No: 101-343. | House | Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] | AS | D | F000010 | 219 | Designates November 1990 as National American Indian Heritage Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 101-hjres-287 | 101 | hjres | 287 | To establish a Presidential Commission to review the exercise of Indian treaty rights on off-reservation lands. | Native Americans | 1989-06-01 | 1989-06-01 | Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11] | MI | R | D000131 | 2 | Creates a United States Indian Treaty Rights Commission to: (1) advise and report to the President and the Secretary of the Interior on proposals to clarify the role of the U.S. Government, the States, and tribes with respect to the exercise of Indian treaty rights on off-reservation lands and on the relevancy and equity of court interpretations of those rights to resource conservation and allocation needs; and (2) report annually to the Congress on its development of such proposals and its examination of such rights. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 1992. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 101-hjres-288 | 101 | hjres | 288 | Michigan Natural Resources Equity Act of 1989 | Native Americans | 1989-06-01 | 1989-06-01 | Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11] | MI | R | D000131 | 0 | Michigan Natural Resources Equity Act of 1989 - States that no provision of a treaty between the United States and the Chippewa Nation of Indians, with respect to Michigan lakes or discrete fisheries not within reservations, shall be interpreted in a manner resulting in an Indian tribal beneficiary being allocated in excess of ten percent of the safe harvest. | 2025-08-26T17:28:36Z | |
| 101-hjres-261 | 101 | hjres | 261 | Natural Resources Equity Act of 1989 | Native Americans | 1989-05-04 | 1989-05-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] | WI | D | O000007 | 7 | Natural Resources Equity Act of 1989 - Provides for the interpretation of certain provisions of the 1837 and 1842 treaties with the Chippewa Indians in a manner which would result in an Indian tribal beneficiary of such treaties not being allocated over ten percent of the safe harvest from any lake or other discrete fishery of Wisconsin. Provides that to the extent the application of such provisions results in a reduced safe harvest allocation, it shall represent a taking of such right. Requires the cost of such right to be determined pursuant to U.S. Claims Court proceedings and borne equally between the State of Wisconsin and the U.S. Government. | 2025-08-26T17:24:54Z | |
| 98-hjres-471 | 98 | hjres | 471 | A joint resolution to designate the week beginning April 29, 1984, as "American Indian Week". | Native Americans | 1984-02-07 | 1984-02-21 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Bethune, Ed [R-AR-2] | AR | R | B000422 | 0 | Designates the week beginning April 29, 1984, as American Indian Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 98-hjres-158 | 98 | hjres | 158 | A joint resolution to make technical corrections in the Act of January 25, 1983 (Public Law 97-459). | Native Americans | 1983-02-23 | 1984-10-30 | Became Public Law No: 98-608. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Amends the Indian Land Consolidation Act to remove the guidelines for land transfers under a land consolidation plan from provisions dealing only with the devise or descent of land interests to non-Indians or non-members of a tribe. Places such guidelines with the general provision authorizing land consolidation plans. Terminates the requirement that tribal purchases of certain land tract interests need the consent of over 50 percent of the owners of such tract. (Retains the requirement of consent of the owners of over 50 percent of the undivided interests in such tract.) Grants the tribe a certain time in which to purchase property for which a petition has been filed to remove it from trust or restricted status. Authorizes any Indian tribe to adopt its own laws governing the descent and distribution of trust or restricted lands. States that, where the non-Indian or nonmember survivors of an intestate deceased Indian receive a life estate in certain trust or restricted lands, the remainder shall vest in the Indians or tribal members who would have been heirs in the absence of a qualified person taking a life estate. Limits the right to receive a life estate to spouses and children who, if eligible, would have inherited an ownership interest of ten percent or more in the tract of land. States that certain undivided interests in trust or restricted lands shall escheat to the tribe if such interest cannot earn at least $100 to the respective heirs in any one of the five years following the decedent's death. Authorizes any Indian tribe to adopt its own laws governing the disposition of escheatable interests. States that this Act does not vest a tribal governing body with authority which is not authorized by its constitution or by-laws. Provides that trust or restricted lands will retain such status if they are acquired by an Indian or Indian tribe in mortgage foreclosure circumstances unless an application is made to the Secretary to change such status. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 97-hjres-553 | 97 | hjres | 553 | Indian Claims Act of 1982 | Native Americans | 1982-07-28 | 1982-12-13 | Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 228 - 153 (Record Vote No: 442). | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 0 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 97-954) Indian Claims Act of 1982 - Amends Federal law relating to the statute of limitations on claims of the United States for money damages arising out of contract or tort ("2415 provisions") to extend such statute of limitations in the case of specified types of Indian "2415" claims. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to publish in the Federal Register a list of all Indian "2415" claims which have been identified by or submitted to the Secretary under the "Statute of Limitation Project" and which would be barred by the statute of limitations on "2415" claims, but for the provisions of this Act. Grants the Secretary discretion to exclude from such list any matter which was erroneously identified as a claim and which has no legal merit whatsoever. Sets forth information requirements for such list. Requires that such list be distributed to each Indian tribe, band or group whose rights or the rights of whose members could be affected by "2415" provisions. Grants any Indian tribe, band, group, or individual 180 days after publication of such list in the Federal Register to submit to the Secretary any additional claims which they believed to be affected by "2415" provisions and desire to have considered for litigation or legislation by the United States. Sets forth information requirements for such submissions. Directs the Secretary, within 30 days after expiration of such submission period, to publish in the Federal Register a list of the additional claims submitted. Grants the Secretary discretion to exclude from such additional list any matter which has not been sufficiently identified as a claim. Provides that Indian "2415" claims which are pre- 1966 and which are not included on either of the lists shall be barred 60 days after publication of the additional list. Requires that the Secretary's decision to reject for litigation any of the claims or groups or categories of claims contained on either of the lists … | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 97-hjres-472 | 97 | hjres | 472 | A joint resolution to designate January 28, 1983, as "Native American Day". | Native Americans | 1982-05-03 | 1982-05-03 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1] | HI | D | H000449 | 3 | Designates January 28, 1983, as Native American Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 97-hjres-459 | 97 | hjres | 459 | A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim May 13, 1983, as "American Indian Day". | Native Americans | 1982-04-20 | 1983-01-12 | Became Public Law No: 97-445. | House | Rep. Fiedler, Bobbi [R-CA-21] | CA | R | F000102 | 222 | Requests the President to designate May 13, 1982, as American Indian Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hjres-444 | 97 | hjres | 444 | A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate August 14, 1982, as "National Navajo Code Talkers Day". | Native Americans | 1982-03-18 | 1982-07-28 | Became Public Law No: 97-225. | House | Rep. Rudd, Eldon D. [R-AZ-4] | AZ | R | R000495 | 237 | Requests the President to designate August 14, 1982, as National Navajo Code Talkers Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 97-hjres-112 | 97 | hjres | 112 | A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim May 13 of each year "American Indian Day". | Native Americans | 1981-01-22 | 1981-02-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Hinson, Jon C. [R-MS-4] | MS | R | H000641 | 0 | Requests the President to designate May 13 of each year as "National American Indian Day." | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 96-hjres-613 | 96 | hjres | 613 | A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim May 13 of each year "National Indian Day". | Native Americans | 1980-09-18 | 1980-09-18 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Corman, James C. [D-CA-21] | CA | D | C000780 | 43 | Requests the President to designate May 13 of each year as "National Indian Day." | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 96-hjres-383 | 96 | hjres | 383 | A joint resolution to validate the effectiveness of certain plans for the use or distribution of funds appropriated to pay judgments awarded to Indian tribes or groups. | Native Americans | 1979-07-27 | 1979-09-20 | Referred to Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 2 | Validates certain plans for the use or distribution of funds appropriated to pay judgments awarded to specified Indian tribes or groups. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 96-hjres-246 | 96 | hjres | 246 | A joint resolution relating to the regulation by the States of certain Indian hunting and fishing rights. | Native Americans | 1979-03-08 | 1979-03-08 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11] | MI | R | D000131 | 4 | Declares that any State may enact and enforce laws of a purely regulatory nature concerning the time and manner of hunting and fishing outside or on an Indian reservation when such laws are: (1) for the purpose of conservation and (2) equally applicable to Indians and all other citizens without distinction. Declares that such State legislation is in accordance with and in furtherance of and not in derogation of any treaty with American Indians that secures to them the right to hunt and fish at on or off reservation locations, in common with other citizens. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 96-hjres-199 | 96 | hjres | 199 | A joint resolution to amend the Act of October 21, 1978 (92 Stat. 1675; P.L. 95-498). | Native Americans | 1979-02-08 | 1979-11-16 | Public Law 96-117. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 0 | Corrects the description of the location of specified lands in an Act declaring that the United States holds certain public domain lands in New Mexico, in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Ana. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 95-hjres-738 | 95 | hjres | 738 | A resolution American Indian Religious Freedom. | Native Americans | 1978-02-14 | 1978-07-18 | Measure laid on table in House, S. J. Res. 102 passed in lieu. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 1 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insurlar Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1308) Declares that it shall be the policy of the United States to protect and preserve the traditional religions of American Indians. Requires the President to direct the Federal departments and agencies to evaluate their policies and procedures in consultation with native traditional religious leaders to determine appropriate changes necessary to protect Native American religious cultural rights and practices. | 2024-08-01T19:57:18Z | |
| 95-hjres-539 | 95 | hjres | 539 | Joint resolution to amend the statute of limitations provisions in section 2415 of title 28, United States Code, relating to claims by United States on behalf of Indians. | Native Americans | 1977-06-30 | 1977-07-11 | Public Law 95-64. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 0 | Extends, for one month (to August 18, 1977), the statute of limitations governing civil actions for money damages arising prior to July 18, 1966, and brought by the United States on behalf of Indian groups and Indians whose land is held in trust by the government. | 2024-08-01T19:57:10Z | |
| 95-hjres-522 | 95 | hjres | 522 | Joint resolution relating to the regulation by the States of certain Indian hunting and fishing rights. | Native Americans | 1977-06-15 | 1977-06-15 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11] | MI | R | R000512 | 0 | Allows the States to enact laws regulating off-reservation hunting and fishing granted to Indians by treaty if the laws are (1) purely regulatory concerning the time and manner of hunting and fishing outside an Indian reservation, and (2) equally applicable to Indians and all other citizens. | 2024-08-01T19:57:13Z | |
| 95-hjres-206 | 95 | hjres | 206 | Joint resolution relating to the regulation by the States of certain Indian hunting and fishing rights. | Native Americans | 1977-01-27 | 1977-01-27 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] | MI | D | D000355 | 0 | Allows the States to enact laws regulating off-reservation hunting and fishing granted to Indians by treaty if the laws are (1) purely regulatory concerning the time and manner of hunting and fishing outside an Indian reservation, and (2) equally applicable to Indians and all other citizens. | 2024-08-01T19:57:04Z | |
| 95-hjres-1 | 95 | hjres | 1 | Joint resolution to provide for the establishment of a Commission to examine the effect of Northwest Indian Off-Reservation Treaty Fishing Rights. | Native Americans | 1977-01-04 | 1977-01-04 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2] | WA | D | M000626 | 5 | Establishes a Commission to examine the effect of Northwest Indian Off-Reservation Fishing Rights. Directs the Commission be composed of 11 members, five of whom are from the public sector and six from the private sector. Specifies from which public agencies and which private interest groups the members shall be selected. Sets forth the structure and powers of the Commission, and the procedures which it shall follow. Makes it the Commission's duty to study and assess the impact of the recent United States district court proceedings, U.S. v. Washington (commonly known as the Boldt decision), and other recent holdings which affect the commercial, sports, and recreational fishing industry in the Pacific Northwest and to make appropriate recommendations for remedial legislation. Authorizes funding for the Commission and requests a report of findings and recommendations to the Congress within one year after the date of enactment of this resolution. | 2024-08-01T19:56:51Z | |
| 94-hjres-1116 | 94 | hjres | 1116 | Joint resolution relating to the regulation by the States of certain Indian hunting and fishing rights. | Native Americans | 1976-09-30 | 1976-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] | MI | D | D000355 | 0 | Provides that States may enact and enforce laws of a purely regulatory nature which bear upon Indian off-reservation hunting and fishing rights. Declares that State legislation which deals with the time and manner of hunting or fishing activities is in furtherance of and not in derogation of treaties between the U.S. Government and the various Indian tribes. | 2024-08-01T19:22:15Z | |
| 94-hjres-1111 | 94 | hjres | 1111 | A joint resolution to provide for the establishment of a Commission to examine the effect of Northwest Indian Off-Reservation Treaty Fishing Rights. | Native Americans | 1976-09-27 | 1976-09-27 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2] | WA | D | M000626 | 6 | Establishes a Commission to examine the effect of Northwest Indian Off-Reservation Fishing Rights. Directs the Commission to be composed of 11 members, five of whom are from the public sector and six from the private sector. Specifies from which public agencies and which private interest groups the members will be selected. Sets forth the structure and powers of the Commission, and the procedures which it shall follow. Makes it the Commission's duty to study and assess the impact of the recent United States district court proceeding, U.S. v. Washington (commonly known as the Boldt decision), and other recent holdings which affect the commercial, sports, and recreational fishing industry in the Pacific Northwest. Authorizes funding for the Commission and requests a report of findings and recommendations to the Congess upon completion of the Commission's work. | 2024-08-01T19:22:15Z | |
| 94-hjres-1109 | 94 | hjres | 1109 | A joint resolution to provide for the establishment of a Commission to examine the effect of Northwest Indian Off-Reservation Treaty Fishing Rights, and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1976-09-23 | 1976-09-23 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2] | WA | D | M000626 | 0 | Establishes a Commission to examine the effect of Northwest Indian Off-Reservation Fishing Rights. Directs the Commission to be composed of 11 members, five of whom are from the public sector and six from the private sector. Specifies from which public agencies and which private interest groups the members will be selected. Sets forth the structure and powers of the Commission, and the procedures which it shall follow. Makes it the Commission's duty to study and assess the impact of the recent United States district court proceeding, U.S. v. Washington (commonly known as the Boldt decision), and other recent holdings which affect the commercial, sports, and recreational fishing industry in the Pacific Northwest. Authorizes funding for the Commission and requests a report of findings and recommendations to the Congess upon completion of the Commission's work. | 2024-08-01T19:22:15Z | |
| 94-hjres-710 | 94 | hjres | 710 | Joint resolution to authorize and direct the Indian Claims Commission to determine the amount of a claim of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and to render final judgment thereon. | Native Americans | 1975-10-29 | 1975-10-29 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Steed, Tom [D-OK-4] | OK | D | S000829 | 0 | Directs the Indian Claims Commission to determine the value of property interests of which the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma was deprived as a result of Federal legislation and to render final judgment thereon. | 2024-08-01T19:21:59Z | |
| 94-hjres-459 | 94 | hjres | 459 | Joint resolution to authorize the return of the remains of Pocahontas to the United States and the establishment of an appropriate memorial commemorating her place in American history. | Native Americans | 1975-05-14 | 1975-05-14 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 0 | Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Interior to bring the remains of Pocahontas back to the Jamestown area of Virginia. Directs the Secretary upon consultation with American Indian Organizations to establish a memorial commemorating her place in American History. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution. | 2024-08-01T19:21:50Z | |
| 94-hjres-391 | 94 | hjres | 391 | Joint resolution to authorize the return of the remains of Pocahontas to the United States and the establishment of an appropriate memorial commemorating her place in American history. | Native Americans | 1975-04-15 | 1975-04-15 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25] | NY | R | F000141 | 0 | Authorizes the return of the remains of Pocahontas to the United States and the establishment of an appropriate memorial commemorating her place in American history. Authorizes appropriations of sums necessary to carry out the purposes of this resolution. | 2024-08-01T19:21:43Z | |
| 94-hjres-394 | 94 | hjres | 394 | Joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim September 28, 1975, as National Indian Day. | Native Americans | 1975-04-15 | 1975-04-15 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Santini, James D. [D-NV-98] | NV | D | S000058 | 0 | Authorizes the President to proclaim September 28, 1975, as "National Indian Day". | 2024-08-01T19:21:48Z |
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