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| 101-hr-5967 | 101 | hr | 5967 | Three Affiliated Tribes and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act | Native Americans | 1990-10-27 | 1990-12-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources. | House | Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] | ND | D | D000432 | 0 | Three Affiliated Tribes and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act - Declares that: (1) the Three Affiliated Tribes (TAT) (the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Tribes that reside on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation) are entitled to additional financial compensation from amounts deposited to a TAT Recovery Fund for the taking of reservation lands for the site of the Garrison Dam and Reservoir; and (2) the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (SRST) (members of the Great Sioux Nation that reside on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation) is entitled to additional financial compensation from amounts deposited to a SRST Economic Recovery Fund for the taking of reservation lands for the site for the Oahe Dam and Reservoir. Establishes such Funds. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit into each Fund 25 percent of the receipts from deposits to the Treasury for the preceding fiscal year from the integrated programs of the Eastern Division of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Project administered by the Western Area Power Administration, subject to certain limitations. Authorizes appropriations to each Fund. Makes available only the interest on the moneys in each Fund for use by the Secretary of the Interior in making payments to the SRST for use for educational, social welfare, economic development, and other programs. Specifies that: (1) no payments pursuant to this Act shall result in the reduction or denial of any Federal services or programs to which the TAT or SRST, or any of their members, are otherwise entitled to because of their status as a federally recognized Indian tribe or member pursuant to Federal law; (2) no such payments shall be subject to Federal or State income tax, or affect power rates; and (3) no part of any moneys in either Fund shall be distributed to any TAT or SRST member on a per capita basis. Authorizes the Secretary to develop irrigation within the boundaries of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, subject to a finding by the Secretary of irrigability of the lands to rec… | 2025-08-26T17:26:01Z | |
| 101-s-3228 | 101 | s | 3228 | Three Affiliated Tribes and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act | Native Americans | 1990-10-22 | 1990-10-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] | ND | D | C000705 | 1 | Three Affiliated Tribes and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act - Declares that: (1) the Three Affiliated Tribes (TAT) (the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Tribes that reside on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation) are entitled to additional financial compensation from amounts deposited to a TAT Recovery Fund for the taking of reservation lands for the site of the Garrison Dam and Reservoir; and (2) the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (SRST) (members of the Great Sioux Nation that reside on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation) is entitled to additional financial compensation from amounts deposited to a SRST Economic Recovery Fund for the taking of reservation lands as the site for the Oahe Dam and Reservoir. Establishes such Funds. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit into each Fund 25 percent of the receipts from deposits to the Treasury for the preceding fiscal year from the integrated programs of the Eastern Division of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Project administered by the Western Area Power Administration, subject to certain limitations. Authorizes appropriations to each Fund. Makes available only the interest on the moneys in each Fund for use by the Secretary of the Interior in making payments to the SRST for use for educational, social welfare, economic development, and other programs. Specifies that: (1) no payments pursuant to this Act shall result in the reduction or denial of any Federal services or programs to which the TAT or SRST, or any of their members, are otherwise entitled to because of their status as a federally recognized Indian tribe or member pursuant to Federal law; (2) no such payments shall be subject to Federal or State income tax, or affect power rates; and (3) no part of any moneys in either Fund shall be distributed to any TAT or SRST member on a per capita basis. Authorizes the Secretary to develop irrigation within the boundaries of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, subject to a finding by the Secretary of irrigability of the lands to rece… | 2025-08-26T17:28:04Z | |
| 101-hconres-386 | 101 | hconres | 386 | To acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the tragedy at Wounded Knee Creek, State of South Dakota, December 29, 1890, wherein soldiers of the United States Army 7th Cavalry killed and wounded approximately 350-375 Indian men, women, children of Chief Big Foot's band of the Minneconjou Sioux, and to recognize the Year of Reconciliation declared by the State of South Dakota between the citizens of the State and the member bands of the Great Sioux Nation. | Native Americans | 1990-10-19 | 1990-10-25 | See S.Con.Res.153. | House | Rep. Johnson, Tim [D-SD-At Large] | SD | D | J000177 | 0 | Declares that the Congress, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Wounded Knee Massacre of December 29, 1890, acknowledges the historical significance of this event as the last armed conflict of the Indian wars period resulting in the tragic death and injury of approximately 350 to 375 Indian men, women, and children of Chief Big Foot's band of Minneconjou Sioux. Expresses the deep regret of the Congress on behalf of the United States to the descendants of the victims, survivors, and their respective tribal communities. Commends the efforts of reconciliation initiated by the State of South Dakota and the Wounded Knee Survivors Association. Expresses the support of the Congress for the establishment of a suitable Memorial to those slain at Wounded Knee which could inform the American public of the historic significance of the events and accurately portray the heroic and courageous campaign waged by the Sioux people to preserve and protect their lands and their way of life during this period. Expresses the commitment of the Congress to acknowledge and learn from our history, including the Wounded Knee Massacre, in order to provide a proper foundation for building an ever more humane, enlightened, and just society for the future. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 101-hr-5863 | 101 | hr | 5863 | To provide for leases by the Cahuilla Band of Indians of greater than 25 years in duration. | Native Americans | 1990-10-18 | 1990-10-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. McCandless, Alfred A. (Al) [R-CA-37] | CA | R | M000306 | 0 | Amends Federal law to allow the Cahuilla Band of Indians to lease their land for more than 25 years. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 101-s-3217 | 101 | s | 3217 | National Museum of the American Indian Amendments Act | Native Americans | 1990-10-18 | 1990-10-18 | Read twice and referred jointly to the Committees on Rules; Indian Affairs by unanimous consent. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 1 | National Museum of the American Indian Amendments Act - Amends the National Museum of the American Indian Act to require the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, with respect to the inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to identify their geographic and cultural affiliation. Establishes certain requirements for such inventories and identifications, and the required notifications of affected Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. Requires publication of such notices in the Federal Register. Requires the Secretary to provide a written summary (in lieu of an object by object inventory) of Native American unassociated funerary and sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony, based upon all available information. Makes certain information available, upon request, to Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to determine the geographic origin, cultural affiliation, and basic facts surrounding acquisition and accession of Native American objects subject to this Act. Sets forth procedures for return of Native American human remains, associated funerary objects, unassociated funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony. Releases the Federal Government and the Secretary from any claims by an aggrieved party or for claims of breach of fiduciary duty, public trust, or violations of Federal law inconsistent with the provisions of this Act for the repatriation of any item in good faith. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make grants to Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to assist them in reaching and carrying out repatriation-related agreements. Increases from two to ten the number of employees serving the Director of the National Museum of the American Indian of the Smithsonian Institution. | 2025-08-26T17:24:53Z | |
| 101-sconres-153 | 101 | sconres | 153 | A concurrent resolution to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the tragedy at Wounded Knee Creek, State of South Dakota, December 29, 1890, wherein soldiers of the United States Army 7th Cavalry killed and wounded approximately 350-375 Indian men, women and children of Chief Big Foot's band of the Minneconjou Sioux, and to recognize the Year of Reconciliation declared by the State of South Dakota between the citizens of the State and the member bands of the Great Sioux Nation. | Native Americans | 1990-10-15 | 1990-10-25 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 18 | Declares that the Congress, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Wounded Knee Massacre of December 29, 1890, acknowledges the historical significance of this event as the last armed conflict of the Indian wars period resulting in the tragic death and injury of approximately 350 to 375 Indian men, women, and children of Chief Big Foot's band of Minneconjou Sioux. Expresses the deep regret of the Congress on behalf of the United States to the descendants of the victims, survivors, and their respective tribal communities. Commends the efforts of reconciliation initiated by the State of South Dakota and the Wounded Knee Survivors Association. Expresses the support of the Congress for the establishment of a suitable Memorial to those slain at Wounded Knee which could inform the American public of the historic significance of the events and accurately portray the heroic and courageous campaign waged by the Sioux people to preserve and protect their lands and their way of life during this period. Expresses the commitment of the Congress to acknowledge and learn from our history, including the Wounded Knee Massacre, in order to provide a proper foundation for building an ever more humane, enlightened, and just society for the future. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 101-s-3157 | 101 | s | 3157 | Miami Nation of Indiana Tribal Status Confirmation Act | Native Americans | 1990-10-04 | 1990-10-04 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] | IN | R | L000504 | 0 | Miami Nation of Indiana Tribal Status Confirmation Act - Confirms Federal recognition and associated benefits to the Miami Nation of Indiana and to all of its enrolled members. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-26T17:26:18Z | |
| 101-hr-5772 | 101 | hr | 5772 | Jena Band of Choctaw Recognition Act | Native Americans | 1990-10-02 | 1990-10-02 | Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Huckaby, Thomas J. (Jerry) [D-LA-5] | LA | D | H000901 | 0 | Jena Band of Choctaw Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Jena Band of Choctaw of Louisiana. Directs that the Tribe be governed by an Interim Council until the Secretary of the Interior conducts elections to adopt a constitution for the Tribe and to elect tribal officials. | 2025-08-26T17:27:42Z | |
| 101-s-3084 | 101 | s | 3084 | Fallon Paiute Shoshone Indian Tribes Water Rights Settlement Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-09-20 | 1990-11-16 | Became Public Law No: 101-618. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 1 | Title I: Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribal Settlement Act - Fallon Paiute Shoshone Indian Tribes Water Rights Settlement Act of 1990 - Establishes the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribal Settlement Fund in the Treasury and authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 through 1997 for it. Provides that the income from such fund shall be used for: (1) tribal economic development; (2) tribal governmental services and facilities; (3) per capita distributions to tribal members; (4) rehabilitation and betterment of the irrigation system on the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Indian Reservation, except on certain lands; (5) acquisition of lands, water rights, or related property interests located outside the Reservation; and (6) acquisition of individually owned land, water rights, or related property interests on the Reservation (including those held in trust by the United States). Directs the Tribes to develop and submit a plan to the Secretary of the Treasury describing the expenditure of the funds, including a project for the rehabilitation and betterment of the existing irrigation system on the Reservation. Prohibits any disbursements to the Tribes if they do not adopt the plan. Requires that title to all lands, water rights, and related property interests acquired under this Act within certain counties in Nevada shall be held in trust by the United States for the Tribes as part of the Reservation. Allocates, under specified conditions, an annual specified total use of water rights appurtenant to the Reservation which are served by the Newlands Reclamation Project. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) reimburse, for a maximum forty-year term, non-Federal entities for costs for delivery of the Project water to serve water rights added to the Reservation under this Act; and (2) enter into renewable contracts for the payments of such costs. States that nothing in this Act is intended to affect the jurisdiction of the Tribes or Nevada, if any, over the use and transfer of water rights within or off the Reservation, or to create an… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-5680 | 101 | hr | 5680 | To settle the Black Hills claim with the Sioux Nation of Indians. | Native Americans | 1990-09-19 | 1990-09-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30] | CA | D | M000206 | 0 | Title I: Black Hills Land Restoration to the Sioux Nation - Sioux Nation Black Hills Restoration Act of 1990 - Declares a specified tract of land which was a portion of the permanent Sioux Indian reservation confirmed by the Ft. Laramie Treaty to be the reestablished area for the permanent reservation of the Sioux Nation. Designates such reservation as the Black Hills Indian Reservation. Holds such reservation in reservation status until directed by the Congress with the consent of three-fourths of the adult members of the Sioux Nation expressed in a referendum election. Declares all Federal lands, subsurface mineral estates and interest, and water rights (including all valid rights, reservations, easement, leases, permits, agreements, and memoranda of understanding affecting Federal interests) within the reestablished area to be the property of the Sioux Nation. Provides for the conveyance of such interests, with the exception of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, to the Sioux Nation. Gives the Sioux Nation first preference in bidding for the operation of all Federal concessions within the reestablished area. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Sioux Nation to adopt a comprehensive land use plan for the Reservation. Places 20 percent of lands within the reestablished area under the control of the Sioux Nation for its absolute and undisturbed use and occupation. Prohibits subsurface mining on such lands. Authorizes the Sioux National Congress to grant use permits to Sioux Nation Organizations and members. Limits such grants to one acre per organization or member and limits use permits to periods of five years. Provides that 80 percent of Federal lands granted to the Sioux Nation shall be declared as Sioux National Parks, to remain accessible to Sioux and non-Sioux persons. Makes the Secretary, through the National Park Service, responsible for the management of such lands. Declares that all lands not under direct control of the Sioux Nation shall remain a part of the Reservation, to be cal… | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 101-s-3082 | 101 | s | 3082 | A bill to expand the authority of the Secretary of the Interior in connection with the investment of Indian trust funds, and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1990-09-19 | 1990-09-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 1 | Grants authority to the Secretary of the Interior to invest the trust funds of Indian tribes and individual Indians in an open-ended diversified investment management company (mutual fund) if: (1) it is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission; (2) its portfolio contains only federally issued or guaranteed securities; and (3) the Secretary is satisfied with respect to the security and protection provided by the mutual fund against loss of the principal of such trust funds. Requires that the amount of the trust funds to be invested in public debt securities or mutual funds exceed $50,000. Authorizes the Secretary to require such tribe or individual Indian to agree to waive any liability of the United States regarding the interest payable on trust funds invested. Amends the Indian Financing Act of 1974 to allow amounts in the Indian Revolving Loan Fund to be used to supplement funds from private lenders, to contribute to the Indian Loan Guaranty and Insurance Fund, or to make interest subsidy payments authorized under that Act. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-3083 | 101 | s | 3083 | Tribal Cattle Herd Pilot Project Act | Native Americans | 1990-09-19 | 1990-09-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] | SD | D | D000064 | 5 | Tribal Cattle Herd Pilot Project Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Tribal Cattle Herd Pilot Project (TRICAPP) to enable Indian tribes to secure at low-interest loan guarantees or direct loans to purchase cattle herds for tribal members to establish, maintain, or expand their individual cattle operations. Sets forth criteria tribal members must meet to be eligible to be selected by their tribe to receive cattle under TRICAPP. Requires Indian tribes securing such loans to pledge income from tribal enterprises as collateral. Declares that all cattle purchased under TRICAPP shall remain tribal property, secured by a conditional sales contract with the Federal Government as first lienholder, until such time as the tribe has repayed the loans used to purchase such cattle. Directs the Secretary to establish the TRICAPP Consortium to assist the participating tribes in successfully implementing TRICAPP. Authorizes the Secretary, in selecting the tribes to participate in TRICAPP, to give priority to the following Northern Great Plains tribes: (1) Cheyenne River Sioux; (2) Oglala Sioux; (3) Crow Creek Sioux; (4) Northern Cheyenne; and (5) Fort Belknap Community Council. Limits to ten the number of Indian tribes that may participate in TRICAPP. Directs Indian tribes, in order to participate in TRICAPP, to: (1) develop a plan of operation to be certified by their respective Tribal Councils and an assessment which describe, respectively, how they will satisfy specified requirements in administering TRICAPP and the need for TRICAPP on their reservation; and (2) enter into an agreement with an appropriate financial institution to establish an Operator's Contingency Reserve Fund to cover certain lossess not otherwise covered of individual participating operators who have entered into a contract with their tribe in order to participate in TRICAPP. Specifies the terms and conditions of such a contract, including requiring operators to pledge personal or real property as collateral for TRICAPP catt… | 2025-08-26T17:27:45Z | |
| 101-hr-5518 | 101 | hr | 5518 | Native American Language Act | Native Americans | 1990-08-03 | 1990-09-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. | House | Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1] | HI | R | S000014 | 0 | Native American Language Act - States that it is U.S. policy to: (1) promote the rights and freedom of Native Americans to use, practice, and develop Native American languages; (2) allow exceptions to teacher certification requirements for Federal or federally funded programs for instruction in such languages when such requirements hinder employment of qualified Native American language teachers and to encourage State and territorial governments to make similar exceptions; (3) encourage and support the use of such languages as a medium of educational instruction; (4) encourage State and local education programs to work with Native American parents, educators, and governing bodies to implement programs to put this policy into effect; (5) recognize the right of such bodies to use such languages as a medium of instruction in all schools funded by the Secretary of the Interior; (6) recognize the right of such bodies, States, and U.S. territories and possessions to take action on, and give official status to, their Native American languages for purposes of conducting their own business; and (7) encourage all appropriate institutions of elementary, secondary, and higher education to include such languages in their curricula and to grant the same full academic credit for competency in such languages as for foreign languages to fulfill foreign language entrance or degree requirements. Declares that the right of Native Americans to express themselves through their languages shall not be restricted in any public proceeding, including publicly supported education programs. Requires the President to direct Federal agency heads to: (1) evaluate their policies and procedures to determine and implement changes needed to bring them into compliance with this Act; and (2) evaluate the laws they administer and make recommendations to the President on amendments needed to bring such laws into compliance with this Act. Directs the President to report such recommendations to the Congress. Provides that this Act shall not be construe… | 2025-08-26T17:25:06Z | |
| 101-hr-5539 | 101 | hr | 5539 | San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-08-03 | 1990-10-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 1 | San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to reallocate an additional specified amount of water for the San Carlos Apache Tribe (the Tribe) from the following sources under specified terms and conditions: (1) water that is not required for delivery to the Ak-Chin Indian Reservation under Federal law; and (2) Central Arizona Project (CAP) water having a municipal and industrial priority previously allocated to Phelps Dodge Corporation, and the city of Globe, Arizona. Directs the Secretary to designate for the benefit of the Tribe such active conservation capacity behind Coolidge Dam on the Gila River as the Secretary is not using to meet the obligations of the San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP) for irrigation storage. Limits any water stored by the Tribe to the dam's first spill water. Directs the Secretary to execute a specified Agreement which establishes, with specified exceptions and subject to the management plan established under this Act, the Tribe's permanent right to: (1) the on-Reservation diversion and use of all groundwater beneath its Reservation; and (2) all surface water in all tributaries within the Reservation to the mainstreams of the Black River, the Salt River below its confluence with the Black River, the San Pedro River, and the Gila River, including the right to fully regulate and store such water on the tributaries. Preserves the claims of the Tribe and the United States, as trustee for it, with respect to parties not subject to the waiver authorized by this Act. Ratifies the contract between the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District and the Roosevelt Water Conservation District dated October 24, 1924. Directs the Secretary to revise a certain subcontract of the District for agricultural water service from CAP to permit the conversion of agricultural water to municipal and industrial uses. Authorizes the Secretary, subject to Tribal approval, to: (1) renew the right-of-way permit granted to Phelps Dod… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-2995 | 101 | s | 2995 | A bill to provide that a portion of the income derived from trust or restricted land held by an individual Indian shall not be considered as a resource or income in determining eligibility for assistance under the Social Security Act or any other Federal or federally assisted program. | Native Americans | 1990-08-03 | 1990-10-05 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 945. | Senate | Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] | SD | D | D000064 | 3 | Provides that up to $4,000 per year in income derived from trust or restricted lands held by individual Indians shall not be considered as income for purposes of determining eligibility for assistance under the Social Security Act or any other Federal or federally assisted program. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-5436 | 101 | hr | 5436 | California Tribal Status Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-08-02 | 1990-08-02 | Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] | CA | D | M000725 | 10 | California Tribal Status Act of 1990 - Title I: Recognition of California Indian Tribal Groups - California Indian Recognition and Restoration Act of 1990 - Extends Federal recognition to six unidentified California Indian groups. Restores Federal recognition to specified California Indian tribal groups and their members whose relationship with the United States was terminated. Title II: Acknowledgment Procedures for California Indian Tribal Groups - California Indian Tribal Acknowledgment Procedures Act of 1990 - Authorizes any California Indian tribal group to apply for acknowledgment as an Indian tribe by submitting a petition containing specified information. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a review to determine whether the petitioner is entitled to be recognized as an Indian tribe. Grants petitioners the right to file a writ of mandamus in Federal court if the Secretary fails to take required actions concerning the petition. Requires petitions from parties to treaties to receive priority consideration. Authorizes the Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans of the Department of Health and Human Services to make grants to enable California Indian groups seeking acknowledgement to: (1) conduct the research necessary to substantiate petitions under this Act; and (2) maintain essential tribal governmental functions while a petition is under consideration. Prohibits grants from being made to a group whose petition was submitted under a different name and denied acknowledgment. Title III: Commission on Policies and Programs Affecting California Indians - Establishes the Commission on Policies and Programs Affecting California Indians to: (1) study the social and economic status of California Indians and the effectiveness of U.S. and California policies and programs that affect California Indians; (2) conduct public hearings on the subjects of such study; and (3) recommend specific action to the Congress with respect to the needs of the Indians for economic self-sufficiency… | 2025-08-26T17:26:28Z | |
| 101-s-2928 | 101 | s | 2928 | A bill to make certain technical and clarifying amendments to the Indian Self-Determination Act, and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1990-07-27 | 1990-10-01 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 893. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 0 | Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to: (1) revise the definition of "mature contract" to provide that the right of a tribal organization or the tribal organization's Indian tribe to request that its contract be considered mature applies to all contracts which meet such definition, regardless of when such contracts became effective; (2) revise the definition of "self-determination contract" to include grants and cooperative agreements utilized in lieu of a self-determination contract when mutually agreed by the appropriate Secretary and the tribal organization involved; (3) provide for exceptions to the requirement that tribes return unexpended or unused funds to the Treasury; and (4) make the Secretary of the agency through which funds were appropriated responsible for returning unused funds to the Treasury. Amends the Indian Self-Determination Act to: (1) revise provisions authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to contract with, or make grants to, tribal organizations for the acquisition of land within "reservation boundaries" to permit the acquisition of land within "Indian country" which includes dependent Indian communities and Indian allotments in addition to land within reservation boundaries; (2) make the Federal Torts Claims Act applicable to the operation of emergency motor vehicles in the administration of Federal medical programs by tribal contractors; (3) allow a mature self-determination contract to be for either a definite term or an indefinite term as requested by a tribe or tribal organization; (4) provide a mechanism for tribes to exercise calendar year contracting rights after FY 1990 and to require the Secretary to report to the Congress on or before April 1 of each fiscal year beginning in 1992 on additional funding needed for contract conversions effected after FY 1989; (5) apply to real property provisions regarding the acquisition and donation of excess or surplus Government personal property to an Indian tribe or tribal organization by the Secretary of t… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-5367 | 101 | hr | 5367 | Seneca Nation Settlement Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-07-25 | 1990-11-03 | Became Public Law No: 101-503. | House | Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-34] | NY | R | H000814 | 38 | Seneca Nation Settlement Act of 1990 - Provides for payments from the United States and New York State to settle lease payment claims of the Seneca Nation of Indians of the Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Oil Spring Reservations, provided the Nation offers new leases to the city of Salamanca, New York, in accordance with a specified agreement. Provides that such new leases shall not be subject to approval by the United States or New York State. Earmarks specified amounts of such payments for economic and community development of the Nation. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 101-s-2900 | 101 | s | 2900 | Fort McDowell Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-07-25 | 1990-09-28 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 884. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 0 | Fort McDowell Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 1990 - Ratifies the Agreement among the following parties to settle water rights claims (Agreement) involving such parties and other tribes having claims to the surface water of the Salt River and Verde River system: (1) the Fort McDowell Indian Community; (2) the State of Arizona; (3) the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP); (4) the Salt River Valley Water Users' Association; (5) the Roosevelt Water Conservation District; and (6) specified Arizona cities. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to execute and perform such agreement. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to acquire an additional specified amount of water from the following sources under specified terms and conditions for delivery to the Community pursuant to the Agreement: (1) Central Arizona Project (CAP) water permanently relinquished by the Haraquahala Valley Irrigation District; and (2) CAP Indian priority water permanently relinquished by the City of Prescott, specified tribes, the Cottonwood Water Company, and the Camp Verde Water Company. Provides that if the Secretary cannot acquire such additional water from such sources, the Secretary is authorized to acquire, from all water resources at the disposal of the United States, water in amounts necessary to provide such additional water. Authorizes the Secretary to contract with the Harquahala Valley Irrigation District for the permanent relinquishment of any portion of its rights to CAP agricultural water. Authorizes the Secretary to offset the annual repayment requirements of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District as consideration for the fair value of such relinquished water. Provides that if the Secretary first acquires a specified amount of water from one or more of the entities relinquishing CAP Indian priority water, the Secretary is authorized to acquire land and water rights in the Big Chino Valley of the Verde River watershed in an amount sufficient to replace all such water … | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-2895 | 101 | s | 2895 | Seneca Nation Settlement Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-07-24 | 1990-10-16 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 1 | Seneca Nation Settlement Act of 1990 - Provides for payments from the United States and New York State to settle lease payment claims of the Seneca Nation of Indians of the Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Oil Spring Reservations, provided the Nation offers new leases to the city of Salamanca, New York, in accordance with a specified agreement. Provides that such new leases shall not be subject to approval by the United States or New York State. Earmarks specified amounts of such payments for economic and community development of the Nation. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-2888 | 101 | s | 2888 | A bill relating to Indian health care. | Native Americans | 1990-07-23 | 1990-10-05 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 944. | Senate | Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] | SD | D | D000064 | 0 | Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide total Federal coverage of Medicaid services provided through Indian health facilities, rather than requiring that such services be provided through Indian Health Service facilities to qualify for such coverage. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-5308 | 101 | hr | 5308 | Fort Hall Indian Water Rights Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-07-18 | 1990-11-16 | Became Public Law No: 101-602. | House | Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2] | ID | D | S000785 | 2 | Fort Hall Indian Water Rights Act of 1990 - Ratifies the 1990 Fort Hall Indian Water Rights Agreement between the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, the United States, the State of Idaho, and non-Indian Snake River water users represented by the Committee of Nine to settle all water rights claims of the Tribes in the Upper Snake River Basin. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to implement the Agreement, including provisions outlined by this Act for mitigating the adverse impact on the non-Indian water users through contracts for a specified amount of storage space in the Palisades and Rire Reservoirs to protect existing uses of River water. Gives the force and effect of law to specified portions of the Agreement with respect to the rights of the Tribes to: (1) transfer and lease the Tribal water rights confirmed in a decree (the Final Decree) by a District Court in Idaho; (2) rent the water accruing to Federal storage space held in trust for the Tribes in the Palisades and American Falls Reservoirs under the Michaud Act; and (3) use such water for instream flows for river reaches on or adjacent to the Fort Hall Reservation and up to a specified amount of storage water rights for instream flows in reaches of the Blackfoot River. Amends the Michaud Act and Contract to authorize the uses of such rights. Prohibits the use of any other Tribal water rights off the Reservation. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to establish the Tribal Development Fund. Authorizes appropriations to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for the three fiscal years following enactment of this Act for payment to the Fund and disbursement by the Secretary to the Tribes upon request. Authorizes appropriations to BIA to meet the Government's share of the costs pledged under the Agreement for: (1) developing a Reservation water management system; and (2) acquiring for the Fort Hall Indian Irrigation Project lands and grazing rights to enhance the operation and management of the Project and provide collateral benefits to the Grays Lake Wildlife R… | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 101-s-2870 | 101 | s | 2870 | Fort Hall Indian Water Rights Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-07-18 | 1990-09-25 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 1 | Fort Hall Indian Water Rights Act of 1990 - Ratifies the 1990 Fort Hall Indian Water Rights Agreement (the Agreement) between the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, the United States, the State of Idaho, and non-Indian Snake River water users (represented by the Committee of Nine) to settle all water rights claims of the Tribes in the Upper Snake River Basin. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to implement the Agreement including provisions outlined by this Act for mitigating the adverse impact on the non-Indian water users through contracts for a specified amount of storage space in the Palisades and Rire Reservoirs to protect existing uses of River water. Gives the force and effect of law to specified portions of the Agreement with respect to the rights of the Tribes to: (1) transfer and lease the Tribal water rights confirmed in a decree (the Final Decree) by a District Court in Idaho; (2) rent the water accruing to Federal storage space held in trust for the Tribes in the Palisades and American Falls Reservoirs under the Michaud Act; and (3) use such water for instream flows for river reaches on or adjacent to the Fort Hall Reservation and up to a specified amount of storage water rights for instream flows in the reaches of the Blackfoot River. Amends the Michaud Act and Contract to authorize the uses of such rights. Limits the uses of all other Tribal water rights to within the Reservation. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to establish the Tribal Development Fund. Authorizes appropriations to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for the five fiscal years following enactment of this Act for payment to the Fund and disbursement by the Secretary to the Tribes upon request. Authorizes appropriations to BIA to meet the Government's share of the costs pledge under the Agreement for: (1) developing a Reservation water management system; and (2) acquiring for the Fort Hall Indian Irrigation Project lands and grazing rights to enhance the operation and management of the Project and provide collateral benefits to the… | 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z | |
| 101-s-2854 | 101 | s | 2854 | A bill to declare that certain public domain lands are held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon. | Native Americans | 1990-07-13 | 1990-07-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to declare that all rights, title, and interest of the United States in surface and mineral estates of certain public domain lands other than National Forest lands, the lands of the Oregon and California Railroad, and Yaquina Head are held in trust by the United States as part of the reservation of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon (the tribe). Authorizes the tribe to manage, harvest, remove, sell, or otherwise alienate any timber, any interest in such, or any other surface or subsurface resources on any lands held by or in trust for it. Requires that the proceeds from the sale of timber on, or the sale of any other surface or subsurface resource of, such lands be paid to the tribe. Exempts such proceeds from Federal and State income taxes. Disallows their consideration as income or resources of tribe members under the Social Security Act or any other Federal or federally assisted program. Requires certain payments to Lincoln County, Oregon, in lieu of taxes. Allows the tribe to restrict public access to such lands. Requires the tribe to offer at least 50 percent of the total annual sales volume of timber harvested from such lands for sale to U.S. firms that agree to use the timber purchased for production of wood products in the United States. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-5256 | 101 | hr | 5256 | To amend the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Culture and Art Development Act, and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1990-07-12 | 1990-09-05 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7] | MI | D | K000172 | 1 | Amends the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Culture and Art Development Act (the Act) to authorize the Board of Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development to invest annually, in order to maximize yield and liquidity, a portion of the funds appropriated to the Institute in obligations of, or guaranteed by, the United States, including short-term U.S. obligations. Provides that interest and earnings from such investments may be used by the Institute to carry out its functions. Holds the Board to a reasonable and prudent standard of care in making such investment decisions. Authorizes the Board to obtain insurance to cover all Institute activities, including property and liability insurance coverage, or make other provisions against losses. Requires the Museum of American Indian and Alaska Native Arts to be established within the Institute under the direction of the Institute's President. Holds the Institute responsible for: (1) all obligations incurred by it after June 2, 1988; and (2) actions and requirements, administrative, regulatory, or statutory in nature, for events which occurred after July 1, 1988, including submission of reports, audits, and other required information. Makes the Secretary of the Interior responsible for Institute obligations incurred on or before June 2, 1988, including those accrued before that date which became payable within two years of it. Prohibits the United States from seeking monetary damage or repayment for commission of events, or omission to comply with administrative or regulatory requirements, for any action prior to June 2, 1988. Exempts Institute funds from consideration as Federal funds for purposes of certain Federal requirements for non-Federal matching funds for other Federal assistance. Divides the Institute endowment program into a program enhancement endowment and a separate special capital improvement endowment. Allows in-kind contributions and interest from the endowments to be applied toward… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-2850 | 101 | s | 2850 | Innovative Indian Health Delivery System Demonstration Project Act | Native Americans | 1990-07-12 | 1990-10-03 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 911. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 9 | Innovative Indian Health Delivery System Demonstration Project Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish nine to 35 demonstration projects to determine the most effective and efficient means of providing health facilities and services to Indian tribes. Provides that such projects may include the construction and renovation of hospitals and other health facilities to deliver health care services which meet the health needs of Indians. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts with, or make grants to, any Indian tribe or tribal organization to carry out such a demonstration project. Sets forth requirements for applications for such demonstration projects, including an assessment of the status of Indian health services and facilities and a proposal describing the facilities to be constructed or renovated and the health care program to be carried out under the project and outlining project costs, funding sources, and staffing requirements. Directs the Secretary to establish criteria for considering and approving applications. Directs the Secretary to establish review panels to assist in such consideration that include tribal representatives and experts in rural health and Indian health facility construction and program implementation. Provides for congressional review of such criteria. Directs the Secretary to provide technical and other assistance to enable interested applicants to comply with this Act. Directs the Secretary to establish, within the Indian Health Service (IHS), a Branch of Health Facilities Demonstration within its Office of Health Programs to oversee demonstration projects under this Act and to coordinate the provision of such technical assistance to applicants and grantees. Makes certain individuals (including persons under age 19 and non-Indian spouses) who are not otherwise eligible for services provided by IHS eligible for health services under such a project. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-5251 | 101 | hr | 5251 | Indian Finance Corporation Act | Native Americans | 1990-07-11 | 1990-07-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] | NM | D | R000229 | 1 | Indian Finance Corporation Act - Title I: Establishment of Corporation - Establishes the Indian Finance Corporation. Requires the Corporation to: (1) provide technical and managerial assistance for new and existing Indian businesses; and (2) make loans to Indian businesses at the lowest reasonable cost, taking into account the Corporation's cost of money, necessary reserve, and expenses to purchase, insure, or discount obligations of such businesses if they meet specified financial conditions. Authorizes the Corporation to guarantee up to 90 percent of the principal and interest of any loan made to an Indian business by a State or federally chartered lending institution on terms permissible for Corporation loans. Sets forth administrative provisions concerning the Corporation. Title II: Financing - Authorizes the Corporation to issue a limited amount of bonds and notes. Title III: Audit; Transfer of Certain Functions - Directs the Comptroller General to audit and review outstanding loans and loans guaranteed or insured by the Secretary of the Interior in administering the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (the Act). Prohibits new loans from being made and guaranteed or insured by the Secretary under the Act after the enactment of this Act. Transfers to the Corporation: (1) all functions of the Department of the Interior currently exercised under the Act; and (2) all outstanding obligations with respect to loans guaranteed or insured under, and all liabilities incurred and assets acquired by the Secretary in the administration of, the Act. Makes available to the Corporation the Indian Revolving Loan Fund and the Indian Loan Guaranty and Insurance Fund, respectively: (1) for making loans and to carry out the functions and duties of the Corporation under this Act; and (2) as a revolving fund for fulfilling the obligations and liabilities transferred from the Secretary and the obligations with respect to loans guaranteed or insured under this Act. Limits the aggregate of such loans to $500,000,000. Title IV: Auth… | 2025-08-26T17:26:58Z | |
| 101-hr-5237 | 101 | hr | 5237 | Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act | Native Americans | 1990-07-10 | 1990-11-16 | Became Public Law No: 101-601. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 3 | Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act - Provides for the ownership or control of Native American cultural items (human remains and objects) excavated or discovered on Federal or tribal lands. Vests ownership or control of human remains and associated funerary objects: (1) in the lineal descendants of the Native American; or (2) if the lineal descendants cannot be ascertained, or the funerary objects and so forth are unassociated, in the Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization on whose land the remains or objects were located, or which has the closest cultural affiliation with the remains or objects (and makes claim for them), or, if the land was Federal, in the Indian tribe recognized as aborginally occupying the area (unless a different tribe, by preponderance of the evidence, makes a stronger claim). Provides for disposition of unclaimed Native American cultural items according to regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior. Allows the intentional removal from or excavation of Native American cultural items from Federal or tribal lands for discovery or study only with a permit and after consultation with (in the case of Federal lands), or (in the case of tribal lands) the consent of, the appropriate tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. Requires any person who knowingly discovers Native American human remains, funerary or sacred objects, or objects of inalienable communal property on Federal or tribal lands to notify the Federal entity authorized to manage such lands and the appropriate Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. Requires such person, if the discovery occurred in connection with an activity, to cease the activity in the area of discovery, make a reasonable effort to protect such items, and provide notice to the tribe or organization. Permits the activity to resume after a reasonable amount of time following such notification. Allows the governing body of an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization expressly to relinquish control over any Native Ame… | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 101-hr-5204 | 101 | hr | 5204 | Tribal Cattle Herd Pilot Project | Native Americans | 1990-06-28 | 1990-10-26 | Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Agriculture for a period ending not later than Oct. 27, 1990. | House | Rep. Johnson, Tim [D-SD-At Large] | SD | D | J000177 | 0 | Tribal Cattle Herd Pilot Project - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Tribal Cattle Herd Pilot Project (TRICAPP) to enable Indian tribes to secure low interest loan guarantees or direct loans to purchase cattle herds for tribal members to establish, maintain, or expand their individual cattle operations. Provides for grants to: (1) assist Indian tribes in applying to participate in TRICAPP; and (2) supply necessary administrative and operating funds to tribes approved for participation. Sets forth criteria tribal members must meet to be eligible to be selected by their tribe to receive cattle under TRICAPP. Requires Indian tribes securing such loans to pledge income from tribal enterprises as collateral. Declares that all cattle purchased under TRICAPP shall remain tribal property, secured by a conditional sales contract with the Federal Government as first lienholder, until such time as the tribe has repaid the loans used to purchase such cattle. Directs the Secretary to establish the TRICAPP Consortium to assist the participating tribes in successfully implementing TRICAPP. Directs the Secretary, in selecting the tribes to participate in TRICAPP, to give priority to the following Northern Great Plains tribes: (1) Cheyenne River Sioux; (2) Oglala Sioux; (3) Crow Creek Sioux; (4) Northern Cheyenne; and (5) Fort Belknap Community Council. Limits to ten the number of Indian tribes that may participate in TRICAPP. Directs Indian tribes, in order to participate in TRICAPP, to: (1) develop a plan of operation to be certified by their respective Tribal Councils and an assessment which describe, respectively, how they will satisfy specified requirements in administering TRICAPP and the need for TRICAPP on their reservation; and (2) enter into an agreement with an appropriate financial institution to establish an Operator's Contingency Reserve Fund to cover certain losses (not otherwise covered) of individual participating operators who have entered into a contract with their tribe in order … | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 101-hr-5223 | 101 | hr | 5223 | San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-06-28 | 1990-10-22 | See H.R.5539. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 1 | San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 1990 - Ratifies an agreement among the following parties to settle their water rights claims: (1) the San Carlos Apache Tribe; (2) the United States; (3) the State of Arizona; (4) the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District; (5) the Salt River Valley Water Users' Association; (6) the Roosevelt Water Conservation District; (7) the San Carlos Irrigation and Drainage District (SCIDD); (8) Phelps Dodge Corporation; (9) the Central Arizona Water Conservation District; and (10) specified Arizona cities. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make available an additional specified amount of water for the tribe from the following sources under specified terms and conditions: (1) water which is not required for delivery to the Ak-Chin Indian Reservation under Federal law reducing the amount of the permanent water supply required to be furnished to that Reservation; (2) Central Arizona Project (CAP) water with a non-Indian agriculture priority; (3) surface water acquired from SCIDD and its landowners; and (4) CAP water having a municipal and industrial priority previously allocated to Phelps Dodge Corporation. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to designate a specified amount of active conservation capacity behind Coolidge Dam to allow the tribe to store such additional water and its other water entitlements. Authorizes and directs the Secretary and the Attorney General to take all measures necessary to establish the tribe's permanent right to the use of all ground water beneath the tribe's reservation and all surface water in all tributaries within the reservation to the mainstream of Black River, Salt River below its confluence with the Black River, San Pedro River, and the Gila River, including the right to fully regulate and store such water on the tributaries. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to negotiate the resolution of all pending claims to surface water and groundwater by the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona under cer… | 2025-08-26T17:24:44Z | |
| 101-s-2770 | 101 | s | 2770 | Indian Finance Corporation Act | Native Americans | 1990-06-21 | 1990-07-25 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-1131. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 0 | Indian Finance Corporation Act - Title I: Establishment of Corporation - Establishes the Indian Finance Corporation. Requires the Corporation to: (1) provide technical and managerial assistance for new and existing Indian businesses; and (2) make loans to Indian businesses at the lowest reasonable cost, taking into account the Corporation's cost of money, necessary reserve, and expenses or to purchase, insure, or discount obligations of such businesses if they meet specified financial conditions. Authorizes the Corporation to guarantee up to 90 percent of the principal and interest of any loan made to an Indian business by a State or federally chartered lending institution on terms permissible for Corporation loans. Sets forth administrative provisions concerning the Corporation. Title II: Financing - Authorizes the Corporation to issue a limited amount of bonds and notes. Title III: Audit; Transfer of Certain Functions - Directs the Comptroller General to audit and review outstanding loans and loans guaranteed or insured by the Secretary of the Interior in administering the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (the Act). Prohibits new loans from being made and guaranteed or insured by the Secretary under the Act after the enactment of this Act. Transfers to the Corporation: (1) all functions of the Department of the Interior currently exercised under the Act; and (2) all outstanding obligations with respect to loans guaranteed or insured under, and all liabilities incurred and assets acquired by the Secretary in the administration of, the Act. Makes available to the Corporation the Indian Revolving Loan Fund and the Indian Loan Guaranty and Insurance Fund, respectively: (1) for making loans and to carry out the functions and duties of the Corporation under this Act; and (2) as a revolving fund for fulfilling the obligations and liabilities transferred from the Secretary and the obligations with respect to loans guaranteed or insured under this Act. Limits the aggregate of such loans to $500,000,000. Title IV: … | 2025-08-26T17:25:12Z | |
| 101-hr-5092 | 101 | hr | 5092 | To provide for the study of whether Alaska Native Residents in certain Alaska Communities have been afforded just and equitable treatment for the settlement of their aboriginal claims consistant with the intent, purpose, and promise of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. | Native Americans | 1990-06-20 | 1990-07-31 | Committee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a study for submission to the Congress on the history of the Native occupation and use of certain villages in Alaska that were unable to incorporate pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to determine whether such villages have an equitable claim to Native corporation status under such Act. Requires such study to identify: (1) land and other assets to convey to Native corporations organized by the Native residents of the villages accorded such status; (2) the means to fund such corporations. Directs the Secretary to submit any legislation necessary to implement such study to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 101-s-2751 | 101 | s | 2751 | Indian Programs Reform Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-06-18 | 1990-06-22 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 2 | Indian Programs Reform Act of 1990 - Transfers to the Minerals Management Service of the Department of the Interior the functions performed by: (1) the Bureau of Indian Affairs with respect to the distribution of royalty income to Indian tribes and allottees; and (2) Bureau of Land Management with respect to lease enforcement and inspection pertaining to oil and gas leases on Indian lands. Mandates that purchasers of oil or natural gas from Federal or Indian lands submit prescribed removal forms and annual reports to the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary). Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance. Directs the Secretary to establish guidelines for the maintenance and inspection of on-site meters used to gauge the production and purchase of oil and natural gas on Federal and Indian lands. Requires the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in conjunction with the Secretary to create a joint working group to provide training and coordination between the Bureau and the Department with respect to investigations of natural and resource thefts from Federal and Indian lands. Amends the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to: (1) increase civil penalties for non-compliance with its terms; and (2) authorize the Secretary to cancel a lease for failure to pay royalties within a specified deadline. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) conduct audits and impose recordkeeping requirements beyond the current six-year statutory period; and (2) compensate Indian tribes or certain organizations of Indian allottees for the costs incurred in participating in a cooperative agreement under the Act. Extends coverage of such Act to natural resources other than oil and natural gas. Requires the Minerals Management Service to print annual statistics regarding the auditing of Indian tribal and allottee leases and the frequency of underpayments. | 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z | |
| 101-hr-5063 | 101 | hr | 5063 | Fort McDowell Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-06-14 | 1990-11-02 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 1 | Title I: Fort McDowell Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 1990 - Ratifies the agreement, under specified conditions, between the United States and the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SPR) dated June 3, 1935, as amended on November 26, 1935, relating to the Verde River Storage Works and the agreement among the SRP, Phelps Dodge Corporation, and the Defense Plant Corporation dated March 1, 1944, including the rights to Verde River storage, to permit the Fort McDowell Indian Community to more fully use its water rights entitlement under the Kent Decree of 1910. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to contract with SRP for a certain period to use a specified amount of their joint entitlement to existing storage on the Verde River for a reregulation of the Community's water rights under the Kent Decree on a seasonal basis. Ratifies the contract between the SRP and the Roosevelt Water Conservation District (RWCD) dated October 24, 1924. Directs the Secretary to revise and execute a certain subcontract of the RWCD for agricultural water service from the Central Arizona Project (CAP) to permit the conversion of agricultural water to municipal and industrial uses. Directs the Secretary to acquire an additional specified amount of water from the following sources under specified terms and conditions for delivery to the Community: (1) CAP water permanently relinquished by the Haraquahala Valley Irrigation District (HVID); and (2) CAP municipal and industrial water and CAP Indian priority water permanently relinquished by the city of Prescott, specified tribes, the Cottonwood Water Company, and the Camp Verde Water Company. Authorizes the Secretary, if needed, to acquire necessary amounts of water from all resources within Arizona at the disposal of the United States, to meet the requirements of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to contract with the HVID for the permanent relinquishment of any portion of its rights to CAP agricultural water. Allows the Secretary to use suc… | 2025-08-26T17:29:24Z | |
| 101-hr-5040 | 101 | hr | 5040 | Native American Language Act | Native Americans | 1990-06-13 | 1990-09-26 | Executive Comment Requested from Education. | House | Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] | MT | D | W000520 | 1 | Amends the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978 to: (1) authorize appropriations for grants to tribally-controlled community colleges and technical assistance contracts at the current fixed level for FY 1991 and at such sums as necessary for FY 1992; (2) authorize appropriations for the renovation and construction of Bureau of Indian Affairs facilities for use by such colleges at current levels for FY 1991 and 1992; (3) authorize appropriations for the Tribally-Controlled Community College Endowment Program (the Program) at the current fixed level for FY 1991 and at twice that amount for FY 1992; (4) increase the maximum allowable Federal contribution to the Program to $750,000; and (5) double the amount contributed by the Government for each amount raised by such a college. Revises formulae for determining the amounts of such grants and for adjusting such amounts for allocation among eligible applicants because of insufficient funding to require such determination and allocation to be based upon the Indian student count of the current year. Requires payments for such grants of not less than 95 percent of the funds available for allotment by October 15 or no later than 14 days after appropriations become available, with a payment equal to the remainder of any grant to which a grantee is entitled to be made no later than January 1 of each fiscal year. Requires initial allocations equal to 95 percent of an applicant's grant payment. Prohibits grants to establish an endowment trust fund (the fund) for the Program unless such a college enters into an agreement with the Secretary of the Interior which: (1) provides for the deposit of a capital contribution by the college in an amount or of a value equal to half of each Federal contribution; and (2) provides that if the college withdraws any of its capital contributions, an amount of Federal contributions equal to twice the amount or value of such withdrawal shall be withdrawn. Authorizes real or personal property contributed to such a colleg… | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 101-hr-5005 | 101 | hr | 5005 | Urban Indian Health Act | Native Americans | 1990-06-12 | 1990-11-28 | See H.R.3703. | House | Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6] | WA | D | D000327 | 1 | Urban Indian Health Act - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Indian Health Service (IHS), to provide to urban Indians through contracts with urban Indian health organizations: (1) health promotion and disease prevention services; (2) funding for immunization and immunization services; (3) child abuse (including sexual abuse) prevention services; (4) improved facilities for the delivery of health services; and (5) mental health services. Directs the Secretary, through IHS, to report to the Congress on: (1) the health status of the urban Indians; (2) the services provided under this Act; and (3) areas of unmet need. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior to report to the Congress on their assessment of the status of Indian child welfare in urban communities with recommendations on legislation to improve Indian child protection in such communities. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-26T17:28:23Z | |
| 101-hr-4987 | 101 | hr | 4987 | Indian Development Investment Zone Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-06-07 | 1990-06-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] | ND | D | D000432 | 1 | Indian Development Investment Zone Act of 1990 - Title I: Designation of Indian Development Investment Zones - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the designation of Indian enterprise zones by the Secretary of the Interior for purposes of providing tax relief and increasing the economic stake of tribal residents in their community and its development. Sets forth eligibility requirements and required tribal commitments for such designations. Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit to the Congress every four years a report on the effects of such Indian enterprise zones' designation. Requires that any tax reduction effected by a tribal commitment under the terms of this Act be disregarded for purposes of determining the eligibility of a tribe for Federal assistance or benefits. Title II: Federal Income Tax Incentives - Subtitle A: Credits for Employers - Allows employers located in Indian enterprise zones a nonrefundable income tax credit for qualified increased employment expenditures and for certain wages paid to economically disadvantaged individuals. Subtitle B: Credits for Investment in Tangible Property in Indian Enterprise Zones - Allows businesses an additional investment tax credit for investment in certain tangible property located in Indian enterprise zones. Subtitle C: Sense of the Congress with Respect to Tax Simplification - Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of the Treasury should simplify the administration and enforcement of amendments made by this Act. Title III: Establishment of Foreign-Trade Zones in Indian Enterprise Zones - Requires the Foreign Trade Zone Board to consider on a priority basis and to expedite the processing of applications for the establishment of foreign-trade zones within Indian enterprise zones. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to give priority to, and expedite the processing of applications for the establishment of foreign-trade zones within Indian enterprise zones. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to give priority to, … | 2025-08-26T17:27:44Z | |
| 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-hr-4886 | 101 | hr | 4886 | United Houma Nation Recognition Act | Native Americans | 1990-05-23 | 1990-05-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3] | LA | D | T000058 | 0 | United Houma Nation Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition and associated benefits to the United Houma Nation (the Tribe) of Louisiana. Provides for the Tribe to be governed by an interim government until the Secretary of the Interior conducts elections to adopt a constitution and elect tribal officials. | 2025-08-26T17:27:16Z | |
| 101-s-2645 | 101 | s | 2645 | Urban Indian Health Equity Act | Native Americans | 1990-05-16 | 1990-10-26 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1024. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 5 | Urban Indian Health Equity Act - States that it is the intent of the Congress that the priority for the expenditure of funds made available under this Act shall be in accordance with the intent of specified provisions of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (the Act) with respect to access to existing resources and the provisions of direct care. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Indian Health Service (IHS), to provide health promotion and disease prevention services to urban Indians through contracts with urban Indian health organizations funded under the Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1994. Directs the Secretary, acting through IHS, to provide funding for immunization services and initiatives to urban Indian populations through such contracts. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1994. Directs the Secretary, acting through IHS, to make grants available to urban Indian organizations contracted with under the Act for the provision of mental health services to urban Indian populations. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1994. Directs the Secretary, acting through IHS, to provide contracts to urban Indian organizations contracting under the Act for the provision of services to prevent or treat child abuse (including sexual abuse) in urban Indian communities. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1994. Directs the Secretary to: (1) survey all facilities used by a contractor under this Act; and (2) make funds available for minor renovations to facilities, including leased facilities, to assist them in meeting or maintaining Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations standards. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1994. Directs the Secretary, acting through IHS, to evaluate and report to the Congress in March of 1992, 1993, and 1994 on: (1) the health status of urban Indians; (2) the services provided to Indians through this Act;and (3) areas of unmet need (including unserviced urban areas). Direc… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-sjres-311 | 101 | sjres | 311 | A joint resolution to designate the month of November, 1990 as "National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month". | Native Americans | 1990-05-09 | 1990-05-09 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 39 | Designates the month of November 1990 as National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 101-s-2531 | 101 | s | 2531 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a contract with the Navajo Academy, Inc. | Native Americans | 1990-04-26 | 1990-04-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] | NM | D | B000468 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a self-determination contract with the Navajo Academy Inc., in New Mexico, to construct facilities for a high school for gifted Native Americans on the Navajo Reservation. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-4614 | 101 | hr | 4614 | Indian Housing Improvement Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-04-25 | 1990-06-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development. | House | Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] | NE | R | B000403 | 0 | Indian Housing Improvement Act of 1990 - Title I: Indian Public Housing - Increases budget authority for Indian public housing grants under the United States Housing Act of 1937. Reserves specified community development block grant amounts for an Indian public housing child care demonstration program. Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to make Indian self-help housing eligible for comprehensive improvement assistance. Title II: Section 8 Voucher Program Eligibility for Indian Housing Authorities - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to make Indian housing authorities eligible for the section 8 housing voucher program. Title III: Inclusion of Indian Tribes Under McKinney Homeless Assistance Act Programs - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to add the National Congress of American Indians to the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board. Makes Indian tribes eligible for: (1) comprehensive homeless assistance; (2) emergency shelter grants; (3) the supportive housing demonstration program; (4) section 8 assistance for single room occupancy dwellings; and (5) grants for education for homeless children and youth. Amends the Public Health Service Act to make Indian tribes eligible for: (1) community mental health services block grants; and (2) community mental health services demonstration projects for chronically ill homeless individuals. Title IV: Miscellaneous Indian Housing Program Provisions - Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to require the Secretary of Agriculture, in the event of a Farmers Home Administration loan default on Indian public land, to: (1) pursue liquidation only after offering to transfer the account to an eligible tribal member, the tribe, or the Indian housing authority; and (2) dispose of the property only to one of such entities. Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of neighborhood development opportunities on Indian trust lands. Authorizes: (1) the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to waive Indian h… | 2025-08-26T17:28:02Z | |
| 101-s-2512 | 101 | s | 2512 | New Federalism for American Indians Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-04-25 | 1990-04-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 2 | New Federalism for American Indians Act of 1990 - Title I: Office of Federal-Tribal Relations - Establishes the Office of Federal-Tribal Relations within the Executive Office of the President to be headed by a Director of Federal-Tribal Relations. Requires the Director to: (1) represent the President in negotiating New Federalism Agreements with Indian tribes; (2) oversee implementation of such Agreements; (3) transfer or reprogram funds appropriated for Federal Indian programs to provide funds for Tribal Self-Governance Grants; (4) collect and disseminate comparative data regarding such Agreements and the Indian tribes that enter into them; and (5) establish reporting and audit requirements for such Indian tribes. Prohibits the Director from negotiating with: (1) individual Indians, except as necessary to protect and advance their interests and rights in land held in trust by the United States or subject to restrictions against alienation under Federal law; or (2) an Indian tribe that is not eligible to negotiate such an Agreement with the United States, except as the Director deems necessary to carry out provisions regarding the transfer of Federal Indian program assets from the U.S. Government to the tribe. Requires the Director, in fulfilling the United States' obligation toward the Indians, to always act to protect and advance the interests of all Indian tribes and their members. Directs Federal department and agency heads administering funds appropriated for Federal Indian programs to provide information to the Director, upon request and subject to disclosure laws, necessary for carrying out the Director's duties under this Act. Requires the Director to require such officials to assist Indian tribes in transferring the control and operation of programs, services, and assets to them upon request and before the fifth year of a New Federalism Agreement. Requires the Administrator of General Services to provide administrative services to the Director on a reimbursable basis upon request. Requires the Di… | 2025-08-26T17:24:55Z | |
| 101-hr-4593 | 101 | hr | 4593 | San Carlos Mineral Strip Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-04-24 | 1990-10-22 | Became Public Law No: 101-447. | House | Rep. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ-4] | AZ | R | K000352 | 1 | San Carlos Mineral Strip Act of 1990 - Defines the San Carlos Apache Mineral Strip as that portion of the San Carlos Apache Reservation which was conditionally ceded to the United States by an Agreement dated February 25, 1896. Affirms that the San Carlos Appache Reservation as established by specified Executive Orders of 1871 and 1872, includes all lands within such Mineral Strip presently managed by the Forest Service as part of the Coronado National Forest. Modifies the boundaries of such Forest to exclude such lands. Declares that such lands shall be deemed to have been held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the San Carlos Apache Tribe since December 14, 1872. Transfers administration over such lands to the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary to acquire permanent improvements on the grazing allotment on such trust lands if offered to the Secretary within 180 days after enactment of this Act. Specifies the purchase price. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 101-s-2423 | 101 | s | 2423 | United Houma Nation Recognition Act | Native Americans | 1990-04-05 | 1990-08-07 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-1079. | Senate | Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] | LA | D | J000189 | 1 | United Houma Nation Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition and associated benefits to the United Houma Nation (the Tribe) of Louisiana. Provides for the Tribe to be governed by an Interim Government until the Secretary of the Interior conducts elections to adopt a constitution and elect tribal officials. | 2025-08-26T17:25:37Z | |
| 101-s-2451 | 101 | s | 2451 | A bill to establish in the Department of the Interior a Trust Counsel for Indian Assets. | Native Americans | 1990-04-05 | 1990-08-01 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 10 | Establishes within the Department of the Interior a Trust Counsel for Indian Assets to: (1) assist Federal departments and agencies in developing and implementing standards to administer their trust responsibilities with respect to Indian trust assets; (2) review proposed legislation and regulations that relate to, or that may have an adverse impact on, Indian trust assets and the responsibility of the United States to protect, maintain, and manage such assets; (3) investigate allegations of Federal violations of such responsibility; and (4) report violations to the Congress and to the head of the department or agency involved. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-4459 | 101 | hr | 4459 | To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a contract for the construction of facilities at the Navajo Academy on the Navajo Reservation. | Native Americans | 1990-04-03 | 1990-04-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. | House | Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] | NM | D | R000229 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a self-determination contract with the Navajo Academy, Inc., in New Mexico, to construct facilities for a high school for gifted Native Americans on the Navajo Reservation. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 101-s-2354 | 101 | s | 2354 | A bill to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to make technical corrections for grants to Indian tribes, and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1990-03-28 | 1990-06-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 6 | Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to reserve a specified amount of community development block grant funds for Indian tribes. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-2340 | 101 | s | 2340 | Indian Child Protective Services and Family Violence Prevention Act | Native Americans | 1990-03-27 | 1990-10-25 | Provisions Included In H.R.3703. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 4 | Indian Child Protective Services and Family Violence Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish an Indian Child Resource and Family Services Center within each area office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to: (1) provide advice, technical assistance, and consultation to Indian tribes, Indian organizations, and inter-tribal consortia; (2) provide training to Indian tribes and organizations, BIA personnel, and the Indian Health Service (IHS) on identifying and investigating cases of family violence and child abuse and neglect and to coordinate with institutions of higher education to offer college level credit to interested trainees; (3) develop training materials on the prevention, identification, investigation, and treatment of family violence and child abuse and neglect for distribution to Indian tribes and organizations; (4) develop recommendations to assist Federal and tribal personnel to respond to cases of family violence and child abuse and neglect; and (5) develop policies and procedures for each agency office of BIA and IHS service unit within the area which, to the extent feasible, comply with tribal laws pertaining to cases of family violence and child abuse and neglect, including any criminal laws, and which provide for maximum cooperation with the enforcement of such laws. Subjects such Centers to the provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Directs the Secretary to establish an advisory board for each such Center to assist it in carrying out its activities under this Act. Directs the Secretary to establish within BIA an Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Program to provide financial assistance to such tribes, organizations, and consortia to develop programs to: (1) investigate reported cases of child abuse and neglect; and (2) treat and prevent incidents of family violence and to provide immediate shelter and related assistance for victims of family violence and their dependents. Authorizes the Secretary to enter int… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-4354 | 101 | hr | 4354 | To amend the Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1986 (25 U.S.C. 2401 et seq). | Native Americans | 1990-03-21 | 1990-05-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 9 | Amends the Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1986 to authorize appropriations through FY 1994 for: (1) grants to Indian tribes to establish Tribal Action Plans; (2) publication of an alcohol and substance abuse newsletter; (3) pilot programs for Indian youth relating to alcohol and substance abuse prevention and treatment; (4) emergency shelters and halfway houses for Indian youth who are alcohol or drug abusers; (5) investigation and control of illegal narcotics traffic on the Tohono O'Odham and St. Regis Reservations in Arizona and New York, respectively; (6) eradication of marijuana cultivated within Indian country; (7) Bureau of Indian Affairs law enforcement and judicial training; (8) construction and renovation of juvenile detention centers and regional treatment centers for detoxification and rehabilitation of Indian youth who are alcohol and substance abusers; (9) Indian Health Service programs, including rehabilitation and aftercare services, and local residential or regional alcohol and substance abuse treatment centers in federally owned structures for such Indian youth; (10) training and community education; (11) grants to the Navajo tribe to establish a demonstration program in Gallup, New Mexico, to rehabilitate adult Navajo Indians suffering from alcoholism or alcohol abuse; and (12) grants to urban Indian organizations for the treatment and prevention of alcohol and substance abuse. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance to the Makah Indian Tribe of Washington for the investigation and control of illegal narcotic traffic on the Makah Indian Reservation. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 through 1994 for such assistance. Directs the Secretary, in carrying out the Indian Health Service program, to provide assistance to Indian tribes to develop criteria for the certification of alcohol and substance abuse service providers and accreditation of service facilities which meet the minimum standards. Authorizes the Secretary to make funds availabl… | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 101-s-2297 | 101 | s | 2297 | Indian Anti-Drug Abuse Amendments of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-03-20 | 1990-10-08 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 947. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 3 | Indian Anti-Drug Abuse Amendments of 1990 - Amends the Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1986 to authorize appropriations through FY 1994 for: (1) grants to Indian tribes to establish Tribal Action Plans; (2) publication of an alcohol and substance abuse newsletter; (3) pilot programs for Indian youth relating to alcohol and substance abuse prevention and treatment; (4) emergency shelters and halfway houses for Indian youth who are alcohol or drug abusers; (5) investigation and control of illegal narcotics traffic on the Tohono O'Odham Reservation in Arizona along the border with Mexico and the St. Regis Reservation in New York along the border with Canada; (6) eradication of marijuana cultivated within Indian country; (7) Bureau of Indian Affairs law enforcement and judicial training; (8) construction and renovation of juvenile detention centers and regional treatment centers for detoxification and rehabilitation of Indian youth who are alcohol and substance abusers; (9) Indian Health Service (IHS) programs, including rehabilitation and aftercare services, and local residential or regional alcohol and substance abuse treatment centers in federally owned structures for such Indian youth; (10) training and community education; and (11) grants to urban Indian organizations for the treatment and prevention of alcohol and substance abuse. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish and implement programs for the interdiction, investigation, and control of illegal narcotics trafficking in Indian country. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance to the Makah Indian Tribe of Washington for the investigation and control of illegal narcotic traffic on the Makah Indian Reservation. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1994 for such assistance. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) in carrying out the IHS program, to provide assistance to Indian tribes to develop criteria for the certification of alcohol and substance abuse servi… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-2213 | 101 | s | 2213 | A bill to increase the Federal contribution to the Tribally Controlled Community College Endowment Program. | Native Americans | 1990-03-01 | 1990-06-21 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 2167 ordered to be reported. | Senate | Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] | ND | D | C000705 | 5 | Amends the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978 to: (1) increase the maximum allowable Federal contribution to the Tribally Controlled Community College Endowment Program to $750,000; (2) double the amount contributed by the Government for each amount raised by a tribally-controlled community college; and (3) authorize appropriations through FY 1994. Prohibits grants to establish an endowment trust fund for the Program unless such a college enters into an agreement with the Secretary of the Interior which: (1) provides for the deposit of a capital contribution by the college equal to half of each Federal contribution; and (2) provides that if the college withdraws any of its capital contributions, an amount of Federal contributions equal to twice the amount of such withdrawal shall be withdrawn. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-4143 | 101 | hr | 4143 | Zuni Land Conservation Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-02-28 | 1990-10-10 | Laid on the table. See S. 2203 for further action. | House | Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] | NM | D | R000229 | 3 | Zuni Land Conservation Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Zuni Indian Tribe of New Mexico to jointly formulate a resource development plan for the Zuni Indian Reservation, including plans for: (1) sustained development of renewable resources; (2) a program of watershed rehabilitation; (3) a computerized system of resource management and monitoring; (4) the funding and training for Zuni professional positions to implement the overall plan; (5) cooperative programs with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other private or public agencies to provide technical assistance; and (6) the identification and acquisition of lands necessary for sustained resource development. Establishes the Zuni Indian Resource Development Trust Fund within the Treasury. Makes the Secretary the trustee of such Fund. Permits Trust Fund expenditures only for: (1) any loans, debts, or expenses incurred by the Tribe for the purchase of land or for obtaining or defending rights of access to a specified area; (2) the formulation of a Zuni resource development plan; (3) all costs, attorneys fees, and expenses incurred by the Tribe in the prosecution of certain civil actions; and (4) all invoices submitted to the Tribe for which proper vouchers have been received prior to September 30, 1990, and subsequently approved by the Secretary. States that all sums paid under this Act shall be offset against any judgment entered in favor of the Tribe in docket numbers 327-81L and 224-84L, but not against any judgment entered in docket number 161-79L, of the U.S. Court of Claims. Authorizes appropriations to establish the Trust Fund. Amends Federal law declaring specified lands in Arizona part of the Zuni Indian Reservation to make specific tracts of additional private lands in an area known as Zuni Heaven available for acquisition by the Secretary or the Tribe for inclusion as part of the Reservation. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 101-hr-4148 | 101 | hr | 4148 | To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain water rights for the settlement of Indian water rights claims in the State of Arizona. | Native Americans | 1990-02-28 | 1990-10-28 | See H.R.5063. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 4 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to contract with the Harquahala Valley Irrigation District for the permanent relinquishment of any portion of its rights to Central Arizona Project (CAP) agricultural water. Allows the Secretary to use such water with its original CAP agricultural priority or to convert it to a specified maximum acre-feet amount of CAP Indian priority water. Requires the Secretary to use such water in Maricopa, Pinal, and Pima Counties to settle water rights claims involving the United States, Indian communities, and appropriate third parties with priority to the Fort McDowell Indian Community and other tribes having claims to the surface water of the Salt and Verde River system. Authorizes the Secretary to provide credit and offset repayment requirements for the Harquahala District and the Central Arizona Water Conservation District as consideration for the fair market value of such water rights. | 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z | |
| 101-s-2203 | 101 | s | 2203 | Zuni Land Conservation Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-02-28 | 1990-10-31 | Became Public Law No: 101-486. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 3 | Zuni Land Conservation Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Zuni Indian Tribe of New Mexico to jointly formulate a resource development plan for the Zuni Indian Reservation, including plans for: (1) sustained development of renewable resources; (2) a program of watershed rehabilitation; (3) a computerized system of resource management and monitoring; (4) the funding and training for Zuni professional positions to implement the overall plan; (5) cooperative programs with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other private or public agencies to provide technical assistance; and (6) the identification and acquisition of lands necessary for sustained resource development. Establishes the Zuni Indian Resource Development Trust Fund within the Treasury. Makes the Secretary the trustee of such Fund. Permits Trust Fund expenditures only for: (1) any loans, debts, or expenses incurred by the Tribe for the purchase of land or for obtaining or defending rights of access to a specified area; (2) the formulation of a Zuni resource development plan; (3) all costs, attorneys fees, and expenses incurred by the Tribe in the prosecution of certain civil actions; and (4) all invoices submitted to the Tribe for which proper vouchers have been received prior to September 30, 1990, and subsequently approved by the Secretary. States that all sums paid under this Act shall be offset against any judgment entered in favor of the tribe in docket numbers 327-81L and 224-84L, but not against any judgment entered in docket number 161-79L, of the U.S. Court of Claims. Authorizes appropriations to establish the Trust Fund. Amends Federal law declaring specified lands in Arizona part of the Zuni Indian Reservation to make specific tracts of additional private lands in an area known as Zuni Heaven available for acquisition by the Secretary or the Tribe for inclusion as part of the Reservation. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-4117 | 101 | hr | 4117 | San Carlos Indian Irrigation Project Divestiture Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-02-27 | 1990-07-23 | Committee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-5] | AZ | R | K000306 | 4 | San Carlos Indian Irrigation Project Divestiture Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer U.S. interests in the electrical system of the San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP) in Arizona to: (1) the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) and the San Carlos Apache Tribe (SCAT) for the portions of the system on their reservations; and (2) the San Carlos Irrigation and Drainage District (SCIDD) for remaining portions. Directs the Secretary to negotiate an agreement with GRIC, SCAT, and SCIDD for the transfer of project assets and to distribute those assets in a manner that reflects the proportionate number of miles of distribution line to be transferred to GRIC, SCAT, and SCIDD. Requires the Secretary to retain ownership of the electric generating and maintenance facilities located in the power house and switchyard at Coolidge Dam. Directs the Secretary to establish the Environmental Protection Account, to be administered by SCIP in consultation with GRIC and SCAT to supplement existing sources of funding for disposal of hazardous waste materials associated with the SCIP electrical system. Directs the Secretary to study repairing, replacing, or upgrading the electric power generators in the powerhouse at Coolidge Dam. Authorizes appropriations for such study. Directs the Secretary of Energy, upon the request of the Secretary of the Interior, to enter into agreements to reallocate SCIP's allocation of Federal preference power capacity and energy. Directs the Secretary of Energy to treat GRIC, SCIDD, and SCAT as successors in interest to SCIP in reallocating SCIP's allocation of capacity and energy from the Parker Davis Project and the Colorado River Storage Project, including capacity and energy available pursuant to any agreement to provide preference power to SCIP prior to July 1, 1991. Assigns SCIP allocations of winter and summer capacity and energy to GRIC, SCIDD, and SCAT. Requires SCIP to assign its allocation of the capacity and energy from the Boulder Canyon Project accordingly. Require… | 2025-08-26T17:26:18Z | |
| 101-s-2196 | 101 | s | 2196 | Indian Treaty Conflict Resolution Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-02-27 | 1990-02-27 | Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] | WI | D | K000305 | 1 | Indian Treaty Conflict Resolution Act of 1990 - Establishes the Office of Indian Treaty Conflict Resolution to provide mediation and conciliation services between Indian tribes and other entities arising out of the exercise by a tribe or its members of rights to use natural resources determined by a Federal court to be reserved by such tribe in a treaty with the United States. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-26T17:29:00Z | |
| 101-s-2167 | 101 | s | 2167 | Native American Languages Act | Native Americans | 1990-02-22 | 1990-10-30 | Became Public Law No: 101-477. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 7 | Amends the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978 to: (1) authorize appropriations for grants to tribally-controlled community colleges and technical assistance contracts at the current fixed level for FY 1991 and at such sums as necessary for FY 1992; (2) authorize appropriations for the renovation and construction of Bureau of Indian Affairs facilities for use by such colleges at current levels for FY 1991 and 1992; (3) authorize appropriations for the Tribally-Controlled Community College Endowment Program (the Program) at the current fixed level for FY 1991 and at twice that amount for FY 1992; (4) increase the maximum allowable Federal contribution to the Program to $750,000; and (5) double the amount contributed by the Government for each amount raised by such a college. Revises formulae for determining the amounts of such grants and for adjusting such amounts for allocation among eligible applicants because of insufficient funding to require such determination and allocation to be based upon the Indian student count of the current year. Requires payments for such grants of not less than 95 percent of the funds available for allotment by October 15 or no later than 14 days after appropriations become available, with a payment equal to the remainder of any grant to which a grantee is entitled to be made no later than January 1 of each fiscal year. Requires initial allocations equal to 95 percent of an applicant's grant payment. Prohibits grants to establish an endowment trust fund for the Program unless such a college enters into an agreement with the Secretary of the Interior which: (1) provides for the deposit of a capital contribution by the college in an amount or of a value equal to half of each Federal contribution; and (2) provides that if the college withdraws any of its capital contributions, an amount of Federal contributions equal to twice the amount or value of such withdrawal shall be withdrawn. Authorizes real or personal property contributed to such a college to quali… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-4033 | 101 | hr | 4033 | Indian Treaty Conflict Resolution Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-02-21 | 1990-03-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. | House | Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] | WI | D | O000007 | 6 | Indian Treaty Conflict Resolution Act of 1990 - Establishes the Office of Indian Treaty Conflict Resolution to provide mediation and conciliation services between Indian tribes and other entities arising out of the exercise by a tribe or its members of rights to use natural resources determined by a Federal court to be reserved by such tribe in a treaty with the United States. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-26T17:26:25Z | |
| 101-s-2075 | 101 | s | 2075 | Indian Environmental Regulatory Enhancement Act of 1990 | Native Americans | 1990-02-06 | 1990-10-04 | Became Public Law No: 101-408. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 3 | Indian Environmental Regulatory Enhancement Act of 1990 - Amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to Indian tribes to fund 80 percent of the costs of planning, developing, and implementing tribal programs to regulate environmental quality pursuant to Federal and tribal environmental laws. Permits funds to be used for the development of tribal laws on environmental quality and the enforcement and monitoring of environmental quality laws. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-1979 | 101 | s | 1979 | A bill to remove certain barriers to the free exercise of, and to ensure equal respect for, and treatment of, traditional religious practices by Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. | Native Americans | 1989-11-21 | 1989-11-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 0 | Amends the Native American Religious Freedom Act of 1978 to require Federal agencies to manage lands under their jurisdiction in a manner that does not violate such Act. Directs the President to prescribe rules and regulations with respect to the actions of all Federal agencies which may alter or disturb the integrity of Native American religious places or adversely affect the exercise of Native American religions. Requires such agencies to provide to the potentially affected Native American traditional and governmental leaders timely and complete information regarding determinations or plans made with respect to site-specified activities or applications for such activities. Requires Federal agencies to respond to requests by such leaders for information regarding such activities by providing such information or the reasons why it cannot be provided. Requires Federal agencies to suspend, or refrain from taking, the activities that are subject to such request and not to renew such activities until such leaders receive such a written response if the President or Federal agency fails to respond to such a request after the President receives a formal written objection for such a failure. Requires Federal agencies to begin negotiations within 60 days after the agency receives a request from Native American traditional leaders to enter into a binding written consultation and cooperation agreement specifying certain procedures regarding such activities. Prohibits such negotiations from extending for more than 180 days unless extended by such leaders. Prohibits the Federal agency from engaging in such activities until such an agreement is entered into after receiving such a request. Requires a full record to be made of such consultations, with particular emphasis on Native American views of the impact of any proposed Federal activity on the integrity of the Native American religion. Requires such record to form part of the administrative record of the Federal agency in the event of an appeal of a decision to a U.S.… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-1980 | 101 | s | 1980 | Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act | Native Americans | 1989-11-21 | 1990-09-26 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 842. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 1 | Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act - Deems ownership, control, or right of possession of Native American human remains and funerary objects excavated or discovered on Federal or tribal lands after enactment of this Act to be in the Native American's lineal descendants. Provides that if lineal descendants cannot be ascertained for such items, and with respect to sacred and Native American cultural patrimony objects, such ownership, control, or right of possession shall be in: (1) the Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization on whose land the items were discovered; (2) the Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization which has the closest cultural affiliation with the items, and states a claim for them; or (3) if such items were discovered on Federal land and their cultural affiliation cannot be reasonably ascertained, the Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization which aboriginally occupied the area where the items were discovered and which states a claim. Requires disposal of such items in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior. Sets forth specified requirements for the excavation or removal of the items from Federal or tribal lands. Requires any person who discovers such items on Federal or tribal lands to notify the Secretary of the department, or the head of any Federal agency or instrumentality, having primary management authority with respect to the Federal lands and the appropriate Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with respect to tribal lands, if known or readily ascertainable. Requires cessation of any activities within the discovery area and requires such person to: (1) make all reasonable efforts to protect the remains or objects discovered before resuming such activity; and (2) provide the appropriate notice under this Act. Allows the individual to resume such activity within 30 days after certification of receipt of such notice. Gives the appropriate tribe or Native Hawaiian organization the right to determine the disposition o… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-3784 | 101 | hr | 3784 | To ensure that funds provided under section 4213 of the Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1986 may be used to acquire land for emergency shelters. | Native Americans | 1989-11-20 | 1990-03-21 | For Further Action See S.1813. | House | Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2] | WA | D | S001115 | 0 | Amends the Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1986 to permit Indian tribes and tribal organizations to purchase or lease land or facilities after entering into an agreement with the Secretary of the Interior requiring that such land or facilities be used for emergency shelters and halfway houses for Indian youth who are alcohol or drug abusers, if the Secretary determines that no suitable Federal lands or facilities are available. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 101-hr-3703 | 101 | hr | 3703 | To authorize the Rumsey Indian Rancheria to convey a certain parcel of land. | Native Americans | 1989-11-17 | 1990-11-28 | Became Public Law No: 101-630. | House | Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4] | CA | D | F000053 | 0 | Title I: Rumsey Indian Rancheria - Authorizes the Rumsey Indian Rancheria in California to convey certain land in Sparks, Nevada, to any bona fide purchaser for value. Declares that proceeds from the conveyance of such land may be used only for the economic development and social welfare of the Rumsey Indian Rancheria. Title II: Mille Lacs Indian Reservation Lease - Authorizes the lease of land on the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation by an entity established by the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians to the Minnesota Historical Society for not to exceed 99 years. Title III: Indian Forest and Woodlands - National Indian Forest Resources Management Act - Sets forth congressional findings, purposes, and definitions. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to undertake forest management activities on Indian forest land to achieve the following objectives: (1) the development and enhancement of Indian forest land in a perpetually productive state by applying sound silvicultural and economic principles; (2) the regulation of such lands through the implementation of plans supported by tribal objective and forest marketing programs; (3) the regulation of such lands to ensure continuous productivity and a perpetual forest business; (4) the development of such lands and associated value-added industries by Indians to promote self-sustaining communities; (5) the retention of such land in its natural state when an Indian tribe determines that the recreational, cultural, aesthetic, or traditional values of the land represent the best use of the land; (6) the protection of forest resources by regulating water run-off and soil erosion; and (7) the improvement of timber productivity, grazing, wildlife, fisheries, and specified traditional values. Requires the Secretary to withhold a deduction from the gross proceeds of sales of forest products harvested from Indian forest land to cover the costs of managing such land. Limits such deductions to ten percent or the percentage of the gross sale proceeds currently collected as fore… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-1918 | 101 | s | 1918 | Jena Band of Choctaw Recognition Act | Native Americans | 1989-11-17 | 1990-10-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] | LA | D | J000189 | 1 | Jena Band of Choctaw Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Jena Band of Choctaw of Louisiana. Directs that the Tribe be governed by an Interim Council until the Secretary of the Interior conducts elections to adopt a constitution for the Tribe and to elect tribal officials. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-3618 | 101 | hr | 3618 | To authorize the lease of lands on the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation for a term not to exceed 99 years. | Native Americans | 1989-11-08 | 1990-11-02 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] | MN | D | O000006 | 0 | Title I: Indian Arts and Crafts - Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 - Amends Federal law to revise the powers of the Indian Arts and Crafts Board to include power to: (1) register in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office without charge Government-owned trademarks and assign them and their associated goodwill to Indian individuals or tribes, again without charge; and (2) pursue or defend in the courts any appeal or proceeding with respect to any final determination of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Authorizes the Board to refer complaints of violations relating to misrepresentation of Indian produced goods and products to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for investigation and to recommend that the: (1) Attorney General institute criminal proceedings; and (2) Secretary of the Interior refer the matter to the Attorney General for civil action. Revises Federal criminal code provisions prohibiting misrepresentation of Indian products to increase the penalties for violations. Authorizes civil actions for injunctive relief and treble or liquidated damages along with the possible awarding of punitive damages, court costs, and attorney fees to enforce such prohibition. Allows such actions by the Attorney General of the United States or an Indian tribe in any court of competent jurisdiction. Increases the penalties for counterfeiting the Board's trademark. Prohibits an Indian tribe from imposing a fee in certifying an individual as an Indian artisan. Title II: Technical and Clarifying Amendments - Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act Amendments of 1990 - Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act and the Indian Self-Determination Act with respect to: (1) tribal contracts; (2) exemption of tribal organizations from liability for under- and over-recoveries of indirect costs; (3) application of the Federal Tort Claims Act to the actual operation of emergency medical motor vehicles; and (4) land transfers. Title III: Amendments to Other Acts - Amends the Indian Lands Con… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-1846 | 101 | s | 1846 | A bill to make miscellaneous amendments to Indian laws, and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1989-11-07 | 1990-05-24 | Became Public Law No: 101-301. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 0 | Amends various Indian laws to correct technical errors. Amends the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 to apply the restrictions on alienation of Indian lands and provisions regarding incorporation of Indian tribes to all such lands held in trust by the United States for Indians and all lands owned by Indians that are subject to such restrictions even though a tribe may have voted not to have such restrictions apply. Revises provisions regarding the incorporation of Indian tribes to: (1) authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a charter of incorporation to an Indian tribe upon petition by any tribe; (2) prohibit such charter from becoming operative until ratified by the governing body of such tribe; and (3) prohibit such charter from granting authority to the incorporated tribe to sell, mortgage, or lease for a period exceeding 25 years any trust or restricted lands. Amends the Indian Education Act of 1988 to repeal provisions concerning penalization of local educational agencies subject to administrative or judicial proceedings for providing false information during audits. Amends the Augustus F. Hawkins-Robert T. Stafford Elementary and Secondary School Improvement Amendments of 1988 to require the Executive Director of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) to serve on the White House Conference on Indian Education Task Force and the Chairman of NACIE to serve on the Advisory Committee of the Conference. Provides that salaries for employees of the Departments of the Interior and Education who are assigned as staff to the Task Force will be paid out of departmental funds and not from funds appropriated for the Conference. Extends the authorization of appropriations for the Conference through FY 1992. Amends the Education Amendments of 1978 to: (1) repeal provisions concerning equal allowances for national school board training and activities; and (2) increase funding for such training and activities. Requires the Secretary, when applying provisions of such Act regarding the admini… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-1813 | 101 | s | 1813 | A bill to ensure that funds provided under section 4213 of the Indian Alcohol and Substances Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1986 may be used to acquire land for emergency shelters. | Native Americans | 1989-10-31 | 1990-04-18 | Became Public Law No: 101-272. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 5 | Amends the Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1986 to permit Indian tribes and tribal organizations to purchase or lease land or facilities after entering into an agreement with the Secretary of the Interior requiring that such land or facilities be used for emergency shelters and halfway houses for Indian youth who are alcohol or drug abusers, if the Secretary determines that no suitable Federal land or facilities are available. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-1821 | 101 | s | 1821 | A bill to increase housing opportunities for Indians. | Native Americans | 1989-10-31 | 1989-10-31 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 7 | Title I: General Provisions and Policies - Indian Housing Opportunity Act of 1989 - Sets forth congressional findings and purposes of this Act. Title II: National Commission on American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Housing - Establishes the National Commission on American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Housing to evaluate the factors impeding the development of safe and affordable housing and strategies for such development as well as for management and modernization of housing for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Requires the Commission to establish an action plan for American Indian and Alaska Native housing based upon such evaluations that: (1) specifies objectives that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) could achieve in cooperation with Indian housing authorities, Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and other interested parties; (2) provide a schedule by which such objectives could be achieved; and (3) recommend legislative, regulatory, or administrative action necessary to achieve such objectives. Directs the Commission to submit a final report to the Secretary of HUD and the Congress on its evaluations and plan within two years after appointing its members. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 and 1992. Title III: Housing Grants - American Indian and Alaska Native Housing Grant Program - Directs the Secretary of HUD, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Indian and Public Housing, to award grants to Indian tribes or Indian housing authorities to pay 80 percent of the cost of planning, developing, and implementing innovative housing programs or alternative delivery methods for meeting low- and moderate-income housing needs. Allows the use of such grants to demonstrate programs or methods for meeting the housing needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives on Indian reservations and other Indian areas. Sets forth grant recipient reporting requirements. Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance to recipients… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-1783 | 101 | s | 1783 | Indian Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act | Native Americans | 1989-10-24 | 1990-10-25 | Provisions Included In H.R.3703. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 10 | Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to impose a fine or jail sentence or both on: (1) any health care practitioner, teacher, bus driver, day care worker, counselor, or law enforcement officer who knows of or suspects child abuse in Indian country and fails to report it immediately to the local child protective services or law enforcement agency; or (2) any person who supervises, or has authority over, such an individual and inhibits or prevents that report. Makes anyone reporting such abuse immune from civil and criminal liability provided such report is based upon reasonable belief and is made in good faith. Requires the local law enforcement or child protective services agency which initially receives a report of child abuse: (1) to immediately notify and report to the other agency; (2) to report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation if such report involves an Indian child or the alleged abuser is an Indian and a preliminary inquiry indicates a criminal violation; (3) within 36 hours, to prepare a report on the allegations of abuse or neglect; (4) to investigate such allegations immediately and take appropriate steps to secure the safety and well-being of the child or children involved; and (5) to prepare a final written report on such allegations after completing the investigation. Prohibits disclosure of the identity of any person reporting child abuse or neglect, without that individual's consent, to any person other than a court of competent jurisdiction or an employee of an Indian tribe, a State, or the Federal Government, who needs to know the information in performance of his or her duties. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a written study on the feasibility of, and need for, the establishment of a Central Register for reports or information on the abuse of children in Indian country. Requires the Secretary to submit such study to the Congress, together with recommendations and draft implementing legislation, within 180 days afte… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-1781 | 101 | s | 1781 | Native American Language Act | Native Americans | 1989-10-23 | 1990-05-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 9 | Native American Language Act - States that it is U.S. policy to: (1) promote the rights and freedom of Native Americans to use, practice, and develop Native American languages; (2) allow exceptions to teacher certification requirements for Federal or federally funded programs for instruction in such languages when such requirements hinder employment of qualified Native American language teachers and to encourage State and territorial governments to make similar exceptions; (3) encourage and support the use of such languages as a medium of educational instruction; (4) encourage State and local education programs to work with Native American parents, educators, and governing bodies to implement programs to put this policy into effect; (5) recognize the right of such bodies to use such languages as a medium of instruction in all schools funded by the Secretary of the Interior; (6) recognize the right of such bodies, States, and U.S. territories and possessions to take action on, and give official status to, their Native American languages for purposes of conducting their own business; and (7) encourage all appropriate institutions of elementary, secondary, and higher education to include such languages in their curricula and to grant the same full academic credit for competency in such languages as for foreign languages to fulfill foreign language entrance or degree requirements. Declares that the right of Native Americans to express themselves through their languages shall not be restricted in any public proceeding, including publicly supported education programs. Requires the President to direct Federal agency heads to: (1) evaluate their policies and procedures to determine and implement changes needed to bring them into compliance with this Act; and (2) evaluate the laws they administer and make recommendations to the President on amendments needed to bring such laws into compliance with this Act. Directs the President to report such recommendations to the Congress. Provides that this Act shall not be constru… | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 101-sjres-218 | 101 | sjres | 218 | A joint resolution to designate the week of December 3, 1989, through December 9, 1989, as "National American Indian Heritage Week". | Native Americans | 1989-10-20 | 1989-11-28 | Became Public Law No: 101-188. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 51 | Designates the period of December 3 through December 9, 1989, as National American Indian Heritage Week. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 101-s-1747 | 101 | s | 1747 | Ponca Restoration Act | Native Americans | 1989-10-11 | 1990-10-31 | Became Public Law No: 101-484. | Senate | Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE] | NE | D | E000284 | 1 | Ponca Restoration Act - Extends Federal recognition and associated benefits to the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. Deems members of the Tribe in certain counties in Nebraska and South Dakota as residing on or near a reservation for purposes of receiving the benefits available to members of federally recognized tribes residing on or near a reservation. Provides for the Tribe to be governed by an Interim Council until the Secretary of the Interior conducts elections to adopt a constitution and elect tribal officials. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-3384 | 101 | hr | 3384 | Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act | Native Americans | 1989-09-28 | 1990-04-26 | Committee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2] | NV | R | V000124 | 5 | Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to apportion and distribute certain funds awarded to the Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada on a per capita basis among persons enrolled as members of certain tribes and their descendants who are members of the Western Shoshone Judgment Distribution Association (the distributees). Sets forth procedures to establish a judgment roll for apportioning the award. Directs the Secretary to pay such funds directly to the distributees or their beneficiaries. Directs the Secretary to retain the funds of persons who are on the judgment roll but who are not distributees in an invested account until the Congress determines the disposition of the remaining funds. Exempts such funds from Federal and State income tax. Prohibits discrimination by tribes and bands against distributees who participate in the distribution of such funds by denying such distributees the benefits and opportunities available to other persons not receiving a share of such funds. Prohibits the receipt of such funds as construing a waiver of existing treaty or State compact rights or as a sale of ancestral lands. Declares that such funds are compensation for past damages. Prohibits executive order reservations set aside for the Western Shoshone Indians from being diminished by this Act and confirms them effective with their respective dates. | 2025-08-26T17:25:02Z | |
| 101-hr-3353 | 101 | hr | 3353 | Florida Tribe of Eastern Creek Indians Recognition Act | Native Americans | 1989-09-27 | 1989-09-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1] | FL | D | H001018 | 0 | Florida Tribe of Eastern Creek Indians Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Florida Tribe of Eastern Creek Indians. Provides that if the Tribe offers all its interest in and to lands held by the Tribe to the Secretary of the Interior, the United States shall accept such lands to be held in trust for the benefit of the Tribe. Authorizes the Tribe to transfer to the United States interests in lands acquired after enactment of this Act. Provides that such lands shall constitute the Tribe's reservation. Authorizes the Tribe to adopt a constitution. Limits membership in the Tribe to every individual who: (1) is named in the tribal membership roll in effect on the enactment of this Act; or (2) is a descendant of any such individual. Provides that membership will be determined according to the Tribe's constitution. Directs Florida to exercise civil and criminal jurisdiction within the Tribe's reservation. Permits gaming on the Tribe's reservation. | 2025-08-26T17:28:23Z | |
| 101-s-1526 | 101 | s | 1526 | A bill to authorize the State of Oklahoma and the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes to enter into an agreement regarding the exercise of State jurisdiction over a portion of Indian country located in Comanche County, Oklahoma. | Native Americans | 1989-08-03 | 1989-11-20 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK] | OK | D | B000639 | 1 | Authorizes the State of Oklahoma and the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Intertribal Land Use Committee to enter into a lease under which the Fort Still Indian School located in Comanche County, Oklahoma, is leased by the State for the purpose of operating a minimum security correctional facility. Provides that such lease shall require the appropriate approvals of such Indian tribes and the Secretary of the Interior. Authorizes the State to exercise jurisdiction over the School lands during the term of such lease. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-3049 | 101 | hr | 3049 | Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act | Native Americans | 1989-07-28 | 1990-10-10 | See S.1413. | House | Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2] | ME | R | S000663 | 1 | Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act - Establishes within the United States Treasury the Aroostook Band of Micmacs Land Acquisition and Tax Funds into which shall be deposited specified amounts. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to manage the Band Tax Fund and to use such Fund to pay certain claims for which the Band is liable and which have been certified by the Commissioner of Finance in the State of Maine as valid claims. Provides that if there are insufficient funds in the Band Tax Fund to pay all claims in full, the deficiency shall be paid only from income-producing property owned by the Band which is not held in trust by the United States. Directs the Secretary to prescribe procedures governing the filing and payment of such claims. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to expend funds in the Land Acquisition Fund to acquire land or natural resources for the Band. Declares that land or natural resources acquired within the State of Maine with such funds shall be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Band. Extends Federal recognition to the Aroostook Band of Micmacs. Makes the Band eligible to receive financial benefits available to other federally recognized tribes and eligible for special programs and services regardless of the residence of the members of the Band on or near a reservation. Declares that the Band and its lands shall have the same status as other tribes and their lands accorded Federal recognition under the terms of the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980. Authorizes the State of Maine and the Band to execute agreements regarding the jurisdiction of Maine over lands owned by, or held in trust for the benefit of, the Band or any member of the Band. Allows the Band to organize for its common welfare and to adopt an appropriate governing document, consistent with the terms of this Act, to be filed with the Secretary. Provides for the classification of the Band as an Indian tribe within the meaning of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. Authorizes appropria… | 2025-08-26T17:29:32Z | |
| 101-s-1413 | 101 | s | 1413 | Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act | Native Americans | 1989-07-26 | 1990-10-10 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] | ME | R | C000598 | 1 | Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act - Establishes within the Treasury the Aroostook Band of Micmacs Land Acquisition and Tax Funds into which shall be deposited specified amounts. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to manage the Band Tax Fund and to use it to pay certain claims for which the Band is liable and which have been certified by the Maine Commissioner of Finance as valid claims. Provides that if there are insufficient funds in the Band Tax Fund to pay all claims in full, the deficiency shall be paid only from income-producing property owned by the Band which is not held in trust by the United States. Directs the Secretary to prescribe procedures governing the filing and payment of such claims. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to expend funds in the Land Acquisition Fund to acquire land or natural resources for the Band. Declares that land or natural resources acquired in Maine with such funds shall be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Band. Extends Federal recognition to the Aroostook Band of Micmacs. Makes the Band eligible to receive financial benefits available to other federally recognized tribes and eligible for special programs and services regardless of the residence of the members of the Band on or near a reservation. Declares that the Band and its lands shall have the same status as other tribes and their lands accorded Federal recognition under the terms of the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980. Authorizes Maine and the Band to execute agreements regarding State jurisdiction over lands owned by, or held in trust for the benefit of, the Band or any member of the Band. Allows the Band to organize for its common welfare and to adopt an appropriate governing document, consistent with the terms of this Act, to be filed with the Secretary. Provides for the classification of the Band as an Indian tribe within the meaning of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 for transfer to the Aroostook Band of Micmacs Land Acqu… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-2960 | 101 | hr | 2960 | To establish a Joint Federal-State Commission on Policies and Programs Affecting Alaska Natives. | Native Americans | 1989-07-20 | 1989-10-10 | Committee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 1 | Establishes the Joint Federal-State Commission on Policies and Programs Affecting Alaska Natives to: (1) conduct a study of the social and economic status of Alaska Natives and the effectiveness of State and Federal policies and programs that affect Alaska Natives; (2) conduct hearings on the subjects of such study; and (3) recommend specific actions to the Congress and Alaska that address the opportunities and the economic, educational, and health needs of Alaska Natives. Directs the Commission to report on the study and recommendations to the President, the Congress, and the Governor and legislature of Alaska. Terminates the Commission 180 days after submitting such report. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 101-s-1364 | 101 | s | 1364 | A bill to establish a Joint Federal Commission on Policies and Programs Affecting Alaska Natives. | Native Americans | 1989-07-20 | 1989-10-10 | For Further Action See H.R.2960. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] | AK | R | M001085 | 3 | Establishes the Joint Federal-State Commission on Policies and Programs Affecting Alaska Natives to: (1) conduct a study of the social and economic status of Alaska Natives and the effectiveness of State and Federal policies and programs that affect Alaska Natives; (2) conduct hearings on the subjects of such study; and (3) recommend specific actions to the Congress and the State of Alaska that address the opportunities and the economic, educational, and health needs of Alaska Natives. Directs the Commission to report on the study and recommendations to the President, the Congress, and the Governor and legislature of Alaska and to make such report available to Alaska Native villages and organizations and to the public. Terminates the Commission 180 days after the submission of such report. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-1336 | 101 | s | 1336 | Florida Seminole Indian Act of 1989 | Native Americans | 1989-07-17 | 1989-09-15 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-321. | Senate | Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] | FL | D | G000352 | 1 | Florida Seminole Indian Act of 1989 - Provides for the allocation of funds awarded to the Seminole Indians in certain dockets of the Indian Claims Commission to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, the independent Seminoles of Florida, and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. Declares the funds allocated to each Indian tribe under this Act to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such tribe. Sets forth guidelines for the investment of such funds. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to compile a roll of independent Seminoles of Florida. Requires that the funds allocated to such Indians, including all accrued interest and investment income, be distributed on a per capita basis to those enrolled. | 2025-08-26T17:27:58Z | |
| 101-hr-2854 | 101 | hr | 2854 | To authorize the exercise of State jurisdiction over a portion of Indian country located in Comanche County, Oklahoma, for certain purposes. | Native Americans | 1989-07-11 | 1989-10-30 | Mr. Udall asked unanimous consent that the bill H.R. 2854 be stricken from the Consent Calendar. Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4] | OK | D | M000398 | 0 | Authorizes the State of Oklahoma and the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Intertribal Land Use Committee to enter into a lease under which the Fort Still Indian School located in Comanche County, Oklahoma, is leased by the State for the purpose of operating a minimum security correctional facility. Provides that such lease shall require the appropriate approvals of such Indian tribes and the Secretary of the Interior. Authorizes the State to exercise jurisdiction over the School lands during the term of such lease. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 101-s-1289 | 101 | s | 1289 | National Indian Forest Resources Management Act | Native Americans | 1989-07-11 | 1990-10-25 | Provisions Included In H.R.3703. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 4 | Title I: General Provisions - National Indian Forest Resources Management Act - Sets forth congressional findings, purposes, and definitions. Title II: Forest Management and Administration - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to undertake forest management activities on Indian forest land to achieve the following objectives: (1) the development and enhancement of Indian forest land in a perpetually productive state by applying sound silvicultural and economic principles; (2) the regulation of such lands through the implementation of plans supported by tribal objectives and forest marketing programs; (3) the regulation of such lands to ensure continuous productivity and a perpetual forest business; (4) the development of such lands and associated value-added industries by Indians to promote self-sustaining communities; (5) the retention of such land in its natural state when an Indian tribe determines that the recreational, cultural, aesthetic, or traditional values of the land represent its best use; (6) the protection of forest resources by regulating water run-off and soil erosion; and (7) the improvement of timber productivity, grazing, wildlife, fisheries, and specified traditional values. Requires the Secretary to withhold a deduction from the gross proceeds of sales of forest products harvested from Indian forest land to cover the costs of managing such land. Limits such deductions to the lesser of ten percent or the percentage of the gross sale proceeds currently collected as forest management deductions unless the Indian tribe consents to an increase in deductions. Prohibits such deductions from being used to: (1) cover the costs that are paid from funds appropriated for fire suppression or pest control; or (2) offset Federal appropriations for meeting the Federal trust responsibility for management of Indian forest lands. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish civil penalties for the commission of forest trespass; (2) designate responsibility in the Department of the Interior for the detection… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-2838 | 101 | hr | 2838 | Florida Seminole Indian Act of 1989 | Native Americans | 1989-06-29 | 1990-04-30 | See S.1096. | House | Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] | FL | D | S000586 | 15 | Florida Seminole Indian Act of 1989 - Provides for the allocation of funds awarded to the Seminole Indians in certain dockets of the Indian Claims Commission, according to specified percentages, to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, the independent Seminoles of Florida, and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. Declares the funds allocated to each Indian tribe under this Act to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such tribe. Sets forth guidelines for the investment of such funds. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to compile a roll of independent Seminoles of Florida. Requires that the funds allocated to such Indians, including all accrued interest and investment income, be distributed on a per capita basis to those enrolled. | 2025-08-26T17:25:53Z | |
| 101-s-1270 | 101 | s | 1270 | A bill to provide an Indian mental health demonstration grant program. | Native Americans | 1989-06-23 | 1990-10-25 | Provisions Included In H.R.3703. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 7 | Indian Health Care Amendments of 1990 - Title I: Mental Health Services - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) to develop a National Plan for Indian Mental Health Services to include: (1) an assessment of the scope of the problem of mental illness and dysfunctional and self-destructive behavior, including child abuse and family violence, among Indian people; (2) an assessment of the existing and additional resources necessary to adequately support a program for the prevention and treatment of such illness and behavior; and (3) an estimate of the funding necessary to adequately support such program. Requires the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a memorandum of agreement on how to implement such Plan. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to Indian tribes which adopt a resolution for the establishment of a Community Mental Health Plan to identify and coordinate available resources and programs to identify, prevent, or treat mental illness or dysfunctional and self-destructive behavior. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 and 1992. Requires the Secretaries to compile a list of staff positions maintained by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service and similar positions maintained by Indian tribes the qualifications of which should include training relating to mental health problems. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 and 1992. Directs the Secretary to develop a plan to increase the staff of the Service devoted to mental health care. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for FY 1992 for recruitment and retention of mental health care personnel through bonuses, loan repayment, and postgraduate rotations. Directs the Secretary to establish and maintain a Mental Health Technician program for the training and employment of Indians to provide community services as mental health technicians, including the utilization of traditional mental health care practices. Authorizes appropriations for F… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-hr-2668 | 101 | hr | 2668 | National Museum of the American Indian Act | Native Americans | 1989-06-15 | 1989-11-13 | Laid on the table. See S. 978 for further action. | House | Rep. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO-3] | CO | D | C000077 | 51 | National Museum of the American Indian Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution a memorial to Native Americans to be known as the National Museum of the American Indian, to provide for the study and research of Native Americans and their culture and the collection and exhibition of Native American objects. Authorizes the Smithsonian to provide for the transfer of certain assets of the Heye Foundation for the use of the Museum. Establishes the Board of Trustees of the Museum which shall: (1) recommend annual budgets for the Museum; (2) assist the Board of Regents on matters relating to the Museum; and (3) report annually to the Regents on the acquisition, disposition, and display of Native American objects and artifacts and on other appropriate matters. Grants the Trustees sole authority to: (1) dispose of and acquire Museum property; and (2) specify criteria for appropriate use of Museum collections. Grants the Trustees authority to: (1) provide for the restoration, preservation, and maintenance of Museum collections; (2) solicit funds for the Museum; and (3) approve expenditures from the Museum's endowment. Requires the Secretary of the Smithsonian to appoint a Director to manage the Museum and employees to serve under the Director. Requires Foundation employees serving the day before the transfer to be offered employment by the Smithsonian. Directs the Regents to plan, design, and construct a facility for the Museum in specified areas of the District of Columbia. Prohibits the Regents from paying more than two-thirds of the facility's total costs from appropriated funds with the remainder of such costs to be paid from non-Federal sources. Authorizes the Administrator of the General Services Administration to lease space in the Old United States Custom House in New York City at a nominal charge to the Smithsonian for a period of not less than 99 years to house a portion of the Museum collections. Authorizes the Administrator to reimburse the Federal Buildings Fund for the difference between the … | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 101-hr-2650 | 101 | hr | 2650 | To provide for the use and distribution of funds awarded the Seminole Indians in dockets 73, 151, and 73-A of the Indian Claims Commission. | Native Americans | 1989-06-14 | 1990-01-31 | For Further Action See S.1096. | House | Rep. Watkins, Wes [D-OK-3] | OK | D | W000194 | 3 | Provides for the allocation of funds awarded to the Seminole Indians in certain dockets of the Indian Claims Commission, according to a specified formula, to the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, and the unaffiliated Seminoles of Florida. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with each Indian tribe, to prepare and submit plans to the Congress for the use and distribution of such funds within 180 days of this Act's enactment. Provides that such funds may not be used or distributed until a membership roll of Seminole Indians has been certified by the Secretary. Specifies that any plans for the investment, use, or distribution of such funds shall account for common tribal needs, educational requirements, and long-term economic and social interests of the affected tribe. Directs the Secretary to implement such plans 60 days after their submission unless the Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving such plan. Requires that tribal investment decisions under such plans be subject to the Secretary's approval. Declares that the funds allocated to each Indian tribe under this Act are to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such tribe. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 101-s-1124 | 101 | s | 1124 | American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments of 1989 | Native Americans | 1989-06-06 | 1989-09-28 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-514. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 0 | American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments of 1989 - Amends the American Indian Religious Freedom Act to prohibit the management of Federal lands that have historically been considered sacred and indispensable by a traditional Native American religion and that are necessary for the conduct of a Native American religious practice, in a manner that would threaten such religion or religious practice. Exempts management decisions which are necessary to carry out the legal responsibilities of the Federal Government, protect a compelling governmental interest, or protect a vested property right. Requires Federal agencies making such decisions to attempt to accommodate competing interests and select the course of action that is least intrusive on such religions or religious practices. | 2025-08-26T17:28:44Z | |
| 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-s-1096 | 101 | s | 1096 | A bill to provide for the use and distribution of funds awarded the Seminole Indians in dockets 73, 151, and 73-A of the Indians Claims Commission. | Native Americans | 1989-06-01 | 1990-04-30 | Became Public Law No: 101-277. | Senate | Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] | OK | R | N000102 | 1 | Provides for the allocation of funds awarded to the Seminole Indians in certain dockets of the Indian Claims Commission according to a specified formula to the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, and the independent Seminoles of Florida. Authorizes the governing body of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma to prepare a plan for the use and distribution of its funds within 180 days of this Act's enactment. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit such a plan to the Congress for approval or, if the Seminole Nation has not prepared such a plan, to prepare and submit such a plan. Specifies that any such plan shall provide that not less than 80 percent of the funds allocated to the Seminole Nation shall be set aside and programmed to serve common tribal needs, educational requirements, and such other purposes as the circumstances of the Seminole Nation may determine. Restricts per capita distributions and allows such a distribution only after a membership roll of Seminole Indians has been certified by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to implement such a plan 60 days after its submission unless the Congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving it. Subjects tribal investment decisions under such plans to the approval of the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to pay the governing body of the Seminole Tribe of Florida its portion of allocated funds within 60 days after submission of an appropriate resolution by the tribal governing body. Prohibits the preparation or implementation of a distribution plan or the distribution of allocated funds to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida unless authorized by the General Council of the Miccosukee Tribe or by a referendum vote of tribal members called by the General Council. Provides for the investment of funds allocated to the independent Seminole Indians of Florida until such funds are distributed. Directs the Secretary to compile a roll of independent Seminole Indians of Florida. Requires that the… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 101-s-1021 | 101 | s | 1021 | Native American Grave and Burial Protection Act | Native Americans | 1989-05-17 | 1990-05-14 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 0 | Native American Grave and Burial Protection Act - Prohibits the sale, use for profit, or interstate transport of Native American skeletal remains, grave goods, or sacred ceremonial objects without the written consent of the Native American's heirs or the governing body of the Indian tribe of which the Native American was a member. Prescribes penalties for violations. Provides that any such items which are excavated or discovered after the enactment of this Act shall be disposed of according to the wishes of the Native American's heirs or the governing body of the Indian tribe of which the Native American was a member. Deems any skeletal remains and grave goods of a Native American for whom the heirs cannot be ascertained and any sacred ceremonial objects found on Federal or tribal land to be owned by the tribe: (1) which has jurisdiction over the reservation on which such items were discovered; (2) which aboriginally occupied the land on which such items were discovered; (3) of which the Native American was a member or from which such grave goods or objects originated; or (4) which can show a cultural affiliation with such items. Requires Federal agencies which possess or control any such items to: (1) inventory such items and identify such items as to tribal origin; and (2) notify each tribe's governing body of the possession of such items. Directs tribes to decide which such items they agree to accept and to notify the appropriate Federal agency. Requires Federal agencies and museums receiving Federal funds to return items to the tribe unless such items: (1) were acquired with the consent of the tribe or the legitimate Native American owners; or (2) are indispensable for the completion of a specific scientific study. Requires that such items not returned to the tribe by reason of a scientific study be returned to the tribe within 90 days after the scientific study is completed. Makes ineligible for further Federal funding museums not in compliance with this Act. | 2025-08-26T17:27:28Z | |
| 101-hr-2375 | 101 | hr | 2375 | Indian Development Finance Corporation Act | Native Americans | 1989-05-16 | 1989-05-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] | NM | D | R000229 | 2 | Indian Development Finance Corporation Act - Title I: Establishment of Corporation - Establishes the Indian Development Finance Corporation. Requires the Corporation to provide development capital and technical and managerial assistance for new and existing Indian businesses and to encourage Indian tribes to participate in the Corporation by owning its equity securities. Authorizes the Corporation to make loans to or purchase, insure, or discount obligations of Indian businesses if they meet specified financial conditions. Directs the Corporation to provide the credit needed by Indian businesses at the lowest reasonable cost, taking into account the Corporation's cost of money, necessary reserve, and expenses. Authorizes the Corporation to guarantee up to 90 percent of the principal and interest of any loan made to an Indian business by a State or federally chartered lending institution on terms permissible for Corporation loans. Authorizes the Corporation to purchase up to 30 percent of the ownership interest in an Indian business and to supervise or participate in the management of such business. Sets forth administrative provisions concerning the Corporation. Requires the Corporation's Board of Directors to submit annual reports to the Congress on its capital, operations, and financial condition, the first of which shall include a five-year organizational development plan. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit to the Congress a report and recommendations on actions concerning any duplication of services between the credit and financial activities of the Corporation and those of the Secretary. Establishes the Advisory Council to the Indian Development Finance Corporation to provide advice on the policies and operations of the Corporation. Title II: Capitalization - Authorizes the Corporation to issue stock. Allows shares of stock in the Corporation to be issued to and held by Indian Tribes and the United States only. Sets forth provisions governing the sale of Corporation stock and the purchase … | 2025-08-26T17:26:01Z | |
| 101-hr-2335 | 101 | hr | 2335 | Lumbee Recognition Act | Native Americans | 1989-05-11 | 1990-09-10 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 427. | House | Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7] | NC | D | R000436 | 11 | Eliminates a legal impediment to the consideration by the Secretary of the Interior of any petition by an organization representing the Lumbee Indians or other Indians residing in certain North Carolina counties for acknowledgement as an Indian tribe. Makes such impediment inapplicable to any group or organization whose petition for acknowledgement as an Indian tribe has been approved by the Secretary. Requires the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs to publish a proposed finding with respect to the petition for acknowledgement as an Indian tribe submitted by the Lumbee Regional Development Association on December 17, 1987, not later than 18 months after the petitioner notifies the Assistant Secretary that he or she has fully responded to the notice of obvious deficiencies regarding that petition. Allows the petitioner to treat the failure of the Assistant Secretary to publish such findings within such period as a final agency action denying acknowledgement. Provides for judicial review if the Assistant Secretary publishes a final decision refusing to acknowledge the Indians petitioning for recognition. Provides that the number of persons on the membership roll in the petition submitted by the Lumbee Regional Development Association may not be taken into account in considering such petition, except that the Assistant Secretary may review the eligibility of such persons in accordance with Federal regulations. Requires the State of North Carolina to exercise jurisdiction over all criminal offenses committed, and all civil actions that arise, on specified lands in North Carolina of an Indian tribe acknowledged pursuant to the Lumbee Regional Development Association petition. Expresses the sense of the Congress that review of the Lumbee Regional Development Association petition should not delay the review of other petitions for acknowledgement awaiting active consideration as of February 1, 1990. | 2025-08-26T17:24:30Z | |
| 101-s-978 | 101 | s | 978 | National Museum of the American Indian Act | Native Americans | 1989-05-11 | 1989-11-28 | Became Public Law No: 101-185. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 42 | National Museum of the American Indian Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution a memorial to Native Americans to be known as the National Museum of the American Indian, to provide for the study and research of Native Americans and their culture and the collection and exhibition of Native American objects. Authorizes the Smithsonian to provide for the transfer of certain assets of the Heye Foundation for the use of the Museum. Establishes the Board of Trustees of the Museum which shall: (1) recommend annual budgets for the Museum; (2) assist the Board of Regents on matters relating to the Museum; and (3) report annually to the Regents on the acquisition, disposition, and display of Native American objects and artifacts and on other appropriate matters. Grants the trustees sole authority to: (1) dispose of and acquire Museum property; and (2) specify criteria for appropriate use of Museum collections. Grants the Trustees authority to: (1) provide for the restoration, preservation, and maintenance of Museum collections; (2) solicit funds for the Museum; and (3) approve expenditures from the Museum's endowment. Requires the Secretary of the Smithsonian to appoint a Director to manage the Museum and employees to serve under the Director. Requires Foundation employees serving the day before the transfer to be offered employment by the Smithsonian. Directs the Regents to plan, design, and construct a facility for the Museum in specified areas of the District of Columbia. Prohibits the Regents from paying more than two-thirds of the facility's total costs from appropriated funds with the remainder of such costs to be paid from non-Federal sources. Authorizes the Administrator of the General Services Administration to lease space in the Old United States Custom House in New York City at a nominal charge to the Smithsonian for a period of not less than 99 years to house a portion of the Museum collections. Authorizes the Administrator to reimburse the Federal Buildings Fund for the difference between the … | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 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 | |
| 101-sjres-119 | 101 | sjres | 119 | Natural Resources Equity Act of 1989 | Native Americans | 1989-05-04 | 1989-05-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] | WI | R | K000019 | 1 | 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. | 2025-08-26T17:28:00Z | |
| 101-s-901 | 101 | s | 901 | Lumbee Recognition Act | Native Americans | 1989-05-03 | 1989-05-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC] | NC | D | S000055 | 0 | Lumbee Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of Cheraw Indians of North Carolina. Makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided to Indians because of their status as federally recognized Indians except that members of the Tribe shall not be entitled to such services until funds have been appropriated for such purposes. Deems members of the Tribe residing in Robeson and adjoining counties to be resident on or near an Indian reservation for purposes of the delivery of such services. Directs the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) and the Secretary of Health and Human Services: (1) upon verification of a tribal roll, to develop a determination of needs and a budget required to provide services to eligible members of the Tribe; and (2) to submit a written statement of such needs and budget with the first budget request submitted to the Congress after the fiscal year in which the tribal roll is verified. Authorizes the Tribe to plan and administer programs under Federal provisions pursuant to an annual written funding agreement between the Tribe and the Secretary (in lieu of authority provided under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act) specifying: (1) the services to be provided, and procedures for modifying budget allocations, within any fiscal year; and (2) the responsibility of the Secretary for, and procedure to be used in, auditing the expenditures of the Tribe. Directs the Lumbee Tribe to organize for its common welfare and to adopt a constitution and bylaws. Directs the Secretary to assist the Tribe in the drafting of a constitution and bylaws, the conduct of an election with respect to such constitution, and the reorganization of the Government of the Tribe under any such constitution and bylaws. Declares that, until the Tribe adopts a constitution, the membership of the Tribe shall consist (subject to review by the Secretary) of every individual who is named in the tribal membership roll that is in effect on the dat… | 2025-08-26T17:28:47Z | |
| 101-s-912 | 101 | s | 912 | A bill to establish administrative procedures to extend Federal recognition to certain Indian groups. | Native Americans | 1989-05-03 | 1989-05-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 0 | Authorizes any Indian group that is indigenous and ethnically and culturally identifiable to petition the Secretary of the Interior for recognition as an Indian tribe. Requires a petition to contain: (1) a statement of facts establishing that the petitioner has been identified as Indian or aboriginal and maintained tribal political influence over its members as an autonomous entity throughout history until the present; (2) evidence that a substantial portion of the membership of the petitioner lives in a community viewed as Indian and distinct from other populations and is descendant from an Indian group which historically inhabited a specific area; (3) a copy of the present governing document or a statement describing membership criteria and the procedures governing affairs and members; and (4) a list of current and former members who have established descendency from historic Indian groups which combined and functioned as a single autonomous entity. Directs the Assistant Secretary to: (1) send an acknowledgement of receipt to the petitioner; and (2) publish a notice of receipt and a notice of opportunity for other parties to submit arguments in support of, or in opposition to, a petition. Provides the petitioner with an opportunity to respond to such submissions prior to a determination on a petition by the Assistant Secretary. Sets forth review and appeal procedures. Provides for expedited review for petitions submitted by Indian groups whose relationship with the Federal Government was terminated by statute. Establishes a time limit for action by the Interior Department. Makes recognized Indian tribes eligible for Federal services and benefits that are available to other tribes. Directs the Secretary to publish in the Federal Register a current list of recognized Indian tribes receiving Bureau of Indian Affairs services within 90 days of this Act's enactment and annually thereafter. Directs the Secretary to make available petition format guidelines and to provide advice to petitioners for their histori… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z |
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