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bill_id	congress	bill_type	bill_number	title	policy_area	introduced_date ▲	latest_action_date	latest_action_text	origin_chamber	sponsor_name	sponsor_state	sponsor_party	sponsor_bioguide_id	cosponsor_count	summary_text	update_date
103-hr-5262	103	hr	5262	To amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to provide for community approval before Indian class III gaming operations may take effect.	Native Americans	1994-10-07	1994-11-21	Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.	House	Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2]	AL	R	E000268	1	Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to require community approval of Tribal-State class III gaming compacts.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-hr-5277	103	hr	5277	To address the need for private financing of home ownership and economic development on and near reservation lands, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1994-10-07	1994-11-08	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Growth and Credit Formation.	House	Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]	NM	D	R000229	1	Native American Financial Services Organization Act of 1994 - Establishes the Native American Financial Services Organization (Organization) to assist in improving Native American housing and economic situations including the creation of Native American Financial Institutions. Authorizes a Native American lending services grant. Sets forth Organization regulation capitalization provisions. Sets forth Organization regulation, examination, and reporting provisions. Provides for the formation of a new Organization under the laws of any Tribe, State, or the District of Columbia. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) Native American Financial Institutions; and (2) the Organization.	2024-02-06T19:38:08Z
103-s-2539	103	s	2539	Landless Native Land Allocation Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-10-07	1994-10-07	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Senate	Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]	AK	R	M001085	1	Landless Native Land Allocation Act of 1994 - Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to settle certain claims for five Alaska Native communities.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
103-hr-5200	103	hr	5200	Crow Boundary Settlement Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-10-06	1994-11-02	Became Public Law No: 103-444.	House	Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1]	MT	D	W000520	0	Crow Boundary Settlement Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement (Settlement Agreement) to resolve all claims held by the Crow Tribe arising from the 107th meridian boundary dispute. Sets forth land and mineral agreement terms concerning the Crow Tribe, the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, Montana, and the United States. Establishes in the Treasury the Crow Tribal Trust Fund. Authorizes appropriations.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-s-2487	103	s	2487	Native American Financial Services Organization Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-09-30	1994-09-30	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO]	CO	D	C000077	2	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Statement of Policy; Definitions Title II: Native American Financial Services Organization Title III: Capitalization of Organization Title IV: Regulation, Examination, and Reports Title V: Formation of New Corporation Title VI: Authorizations of Appropriations Native American Financial Services Organization Act of 1994 - Title I: Statement of Policy; Definitions - Sets forth a statement of policy and purposes and definitions with respect to this Act. Title II: Native American Financial Services Organization - Establishes the Native American Financial Services Organization (Organization) to assist in improving Native American housing and economic situations including the creation of Native American Financial Institutions. Authorizes a Native American lending services grant. Title III: Capitalization of the Organization - Sets forth Organization capitalization provisions. Title IV: Regulation, Examination, and Reports - Sets forth Organization regulation, examination, and reporting provisions. Title V: Formation of New Corporation - Provides for the formation of a new Organization under the laws of any tribe, State, or the District of Columbia. Title VI: Authorizations of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations for: (1) Native American Financial Institutions; and (2) the Organization.	2025-08-26T13:51:10Z
103-hr-5098	103	hr	5098	Fort Peck Tribes-Montana Compact Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-09-23	1994-11-21	Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.	House	Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1]	MT	D	W000520	0	Fort Peck Tribes-Montana Compact Act of 1994 - Ratifies the Fort Peck Indian Tribes-Montana Compact. Authorizes the Tribes (the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation) to enter into a Water Agreement. Establishes in the Treasury the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes Economic Recovery Fund.	2025-08-26T13:50:36Z
103-hres-539	103	hres	539	To encourage the President to establish an advisory commission on tribally controlled institutions of higher learning.	Native Americans	1994-09-21	1994-10-05	Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training.	House	Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2]	NM	R	S000463	20	Urges the President to issue an Executive order: (1) fostering the advancement of the National Education Goals for American Indians; (2) promoting Federal assistance for tribally controlled and operated post-secondary institutions; and (3) establishing an advisory commission on tribally controlled institutions of higher learning.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
103-sres-264	103	sres	264	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should issue an Executive order to promote and expand Federal assistance for Indian institutions of higher education and foster the advancement of the National Education Goals for Indians.	Native Americans	1994-09-21	1994-10-07	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14672)	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	24	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should issue an Executive order to promote and expand Federal assistance to Indian institutions of higher education and foster advancement of the National Education Goals in the Goals 2000: Educate America Act for Indians.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-hr-5050	103	hr	5050	Paskenta Band Restoration Act	Native Americans	1994-09-19	1994-10-03	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.	House	Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3]	CA	D	F000053	2	Paskenta Band Restoration Act - Extends Federal recognition and restores rights and privileges of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of the Paskenta Rancheria of California.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-hr-4992	103	hr	4992	To accept redesignation by the Yakama Tribal Council of the name Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakima Indian Nation to the "Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Indian Nation" to conform to wording of the Treaty with the Yakamas.	Native Americans	1994-08-18	1994-11-21	Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.	House	Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-4]	WA	D	I000026	0	Redesignates the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakima Indian Nation as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Indian Nation.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-s-2390	103	s	2390	A bill entitled the "Mentorship for American Indian Small Enterprise Act".	Native Americans	1994-08-15	1994-08-15	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD]	SD	R	P000513	0	Amends the Small Business Act to set aside ten percent of microloan assistance for qualifying Indian small business concerns. Provides technical assistance grants to institutions of higher education for Indian mentor education programs.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-s-2361	103	s	2361	Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-08-04	1994-08-04	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI]	MI	D	R000249	1	Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Act of 1994 - Reaffirms Federal recognition and rights of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (in the State of Michigan), including Federal services, benefits, and tribal lands.	2025-08-26T13:52:02Z
103-hr-4895	103	hr	4895	To provide for the tax treatment of income and transactions relating to the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.	Native Americans	1994-08-03	1994-08-03	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	House	Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5]	SC	D	S000749	0	Amends the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 to provide for the tax treatment of: (1) private funds received as part of the settlement; (2) land conveyances; (3) per capita payments; (4) income from the sale of artifacts; and (5) estate taxes.	2024-02-07T16:32:33Z
103-hr-4870	103	hr	4870	To amend the San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 1992 to extend the deadline for completing certain actions described therein.	Native Americans	1994-08-01	1994-11-21	Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.	House	Rep. English, Karan [D-AZ-6]	AZ	D	E000186	0	Amends the San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 1992 to extend the completion deadline for certain actions described therein.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-hr-4842	103	hr	4842	Indian Self-Determination Act Amendments of 1994	Native Americans	1994-07-27	1994-10-25	Became Public Law No: 103-413.	House	Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]	NM	D	R000229	1	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Indian Self-Determination Act Contracts Title II: Self-Governance Indian Self-Determination Act Amendments of 1994 - Title I: Indian Self-Determination Act Contracts - Indian Self-Determination Contract Reform Act of 1994 - Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to add a definition of the term "construction contract," excluding planning services contracts, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) roads maintenance contracts, Housing Improvement Program contracts, and Health and Human Services health facility maintenance and improvement contracts. Requires single-agency audit reports on contract activities. Requires approval of severable portions of contract proposals that do not support a declination finding. Establishes parameters covering burdens of proof in contract hearings and appeals, application of Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act provisions, retrocession of contracts, redesign of certain contract programs, facility leasing, precontract negotiations, and other specified matters. Requires total amounts awarded in construction contracts to reflect an overall fair and reasonable price to the parties. Provides rules for determining the rental rates for housing provided to an employee by the Federal Government in Alaska pursuant to a self-determination contract. Provides for support costs, use of savings, start-up costs, cost adjustments, and other cost principles applicable to self- determination contracts. Requires annual consultation with Indian tribes and organizations in the development of the budget for Indian Health Service and the BIA. (Sec. 103) Sets forth model contract language for self- determination contracts, including provisions relating to payment options, reporting requirements, and property rights. (Sec. 104) Amends existing law relating to partial contract rescissions, burdens of proof, and other matters. (Sec. 105) Limits the authority of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Health and Human Services in promulgati…	2024-12-20T17:27:31Z
103-s-2329	103	s	2329	Mohegan Nation of Connecticut Land Claims Settlement Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-07-27	1994-10-03	Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.	Senate	Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]	CT	D	D000388	1	Mohegan Nation of Connecticut Land Claims Settlement Act of 1994 - Provides for the settlement of land claims between the Mohegan Tribe and the State of Connecticut and its subdivisions. Ratifies the Agreement between the Tribe and the Town of Montville. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to take and hold certain lands in trust for the Mohegan Tribe as its initial reservation upon satisfaction of certain environmental requirements. Extends Connecticut criminal jurisdiction over the Mohegan Reservation.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-hr-4833	103	hr	4833	American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-07-26	1994-10-25	Became Public Law No: 103-412.	House	Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]	NM	D	R000229	1	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Recognition of Trust Responsibility Title II: Indian Trust Fund Management Program Title III: Special Trustee for American Indians Title IV: Authorization of Appropriations American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 - Title I: Recognition of Trust Responsibility - Amends Federal law to require the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to take specified actions to properly discharge U.S. trust responsibilities with regard to Indian funds investment (Sec. 102) Requires the Secretary to: (1) account for daily and annual balances of Indian trust funds; and (2) provide periodic performance statements. (Sec. 103) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to invest individual Indian funds held in trust by the United States. (Sec. 104) Directs the Secretary to pay Indian claims for interest owed. Title II: Indian Trust Fund Management Program - Authorizes an Indian tribe to submit to the Secretary a plan to directly manage tribal funds held in trust by the United States. Authorizes grants to assist tribes in implementing such plans. Title III: Special Trustee for American Indians - Establishes in the Department of the Interior the Office of Special Trustee for American Indians which shall develop a comprehensive reform plan of the Secretary's trust responsibilities to Indian tribes, including oversight of reform efforts within the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Minerals Management Service. Requires the Special Trustee to appoint an advisory board, which shall terminate upon termination of the Office of Special Trustee. Title IV: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-sjres-213	103	sjres	213	A joint resolution to provide for the payment of fair and equitable consideration in satisfaction of the claims of certain Kaw Indians.	Native Americans	1994-07-22	1994-07-22	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK]	OK	R	N000102	1	Provides for the payment of consideration in satisfaction of the claims of certain Kaw Indians (Kaw Half-Breeds).	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-hr-4806	103	hr	4806	Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-07-20	1994-08-04	Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training.	House	Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1]	MT	D	W000520	19	Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 - Provides land-grant status for certain Indian colleges and institutions (1994 Institutions). Authorizes appropriations to establish an endowment for such Institutions in lieu of their extension. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a 1994 Institutions Endowment Fund. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the 1994 Institutions; and (2) related cooperative agreements. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make capacity building grants to such Institutions. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-26T13:50:34Z
103-hr-4783	103	hr	4783	National Indian Research Institute Act	Native Americans	1994-07-19	1994-10-04	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held and Forwarded to Full Committee by the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs Prior to Referral (Amended) by Voice Vote.	House	Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31]	CA	D	M000206	0	National Indian Research Institute Act - Establishes as a federally chartered corporation the National Indian Research Institute (Institute). Directs the Institute to: (1) conduct research and analysis and provide public information relating to Indian public policy; (2) develop a data base and act as an information clearinghouse; (3) conduct public forums and symposia; and (4) make public information available. Establishes in the Institute a Resource Advisory Council. States that the Institute shall be nonprofit and nonpolitical in nature. Transfers to the Institute the functions of the National Center for Native American Studies and Indian Policy Development. Authorizes the Institute to enter into agreements with and provide grants to specified tribal colleges. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-26T13:50:24Z
103-hr-4787	103	hr	4787	Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Amendments of 1994	Native Americans	1994-07-19	1994-07-28	Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.	House	Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34]	CA	D	T000316	2	Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Amendments of 1994 - Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to include manufacturing and assembly of gaming devices within the definition of "class III gaming." Defines "Compact" as the class III gaming regulatory regime. Directs the Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission (Commission) to consult with an affected tribe before taking action authorized by such Act. Authorizes the Commission to monitor class III gaming where a Compact so provides. Authorizes class II tribal gaming ordinances to regulate non-Indian gaming activities on Indian lands to the same level as class III regulations permit. Sets forth Compact provisions. Applies the Federal tax exemption given to State gaming activities to Indian gaming activities. Applies Federal laws to class III gaming activities.	2025-08-26T13:51:38Z
103-hconres-266	103	hconres	266	Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the need to preserve the traditional lifeways in certain Alaska native villages.	Native Americans	1994-07-14	1994-11-30	Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.	House	Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]	AK	R	Y000033	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress in favor of permitting a Federal charitable income tax deduction for certain Alaskan Native subsistence whaling hunt contributions.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-hr-4757	103	hr	4757	Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Settlement Act	Native Americans	1994-07-14	1994-11-02	Became Public Law No: 103-436.	House	Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]	CA	D	M000725	4	Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Settlement Act - Provides for the settlement of claims by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation against the United States with regard to compensation for electric power generated by the Grand Coulee Dam.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-s-2269	103	s	2269	Native American Cultural Protection and Free Exercise of Religion Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-07-01	1994-10-08	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 722.	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	0	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Protection of Native American Sacred Sites Title II: Prisoners' Rights Title III: Religious Use of Eagles and Other Animals and Plants Title IV: Jurisdiction and Remedies Title V: Miscellaneous Native American Cultural Protection and Free Exercise of Religion Act of 1994 - Title I: Protection of Native American Sacred Sites - Grants access to cultural, ceremonial, or religious sites on Federal lands to Native American practitioners. Authorizes Federal agencies to take reasonable measures to ensure that such access and use of natural products does not significantly endanger national security, environmental interest, or personal safety. Authorizes the temporary closure of such areas to general public use in order to protect the privacy of religious or cultural activities. (Sec. 103) Requires Federal agencies to manage their lands in ways that are consistent with the provisions of this Act. Provides for Federal, Indian, and Native Hawaiian cooperation and consultation in the identification, planning, and land management of areas with religious or cultural sites, including provisions for site confidentiality where appropriate. (Provides a special rule for Indian pueblos of New Mexico.) (Sec. 106) States that Indian tribes may regulate and protect sacred sites located on Indian lands within their jurisdiction. (Sec. 109) Imposes criminal sanctions upon a person or an organization damaging sacred sites on tribal lands. Title II: Prisoners' Rights - Grants Native American prisoners access to traditional religious leaders, ceremonial materials, and religious facilities. Directs the Attorney General to investigate the conditions of Native American prisoners with respect to their ability to engage in traditional cultural and religious practices. Title III: Religious Use of Eagles and Other Animals and Plants - Requires the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, in consultation with tribal and traditional leaders, to develop a plan…	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-s-2270	103	s	2270	A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer 40 acres of land on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, Montana, to Lame Deer High School District No. 6, Rosebud County, Montana, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1994-07-01	1994-07-01	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]	MT	D	B000243	1	Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain lands on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, Montana, to the Lame Deer High School District No. 6, Rosebud County, Montana, for construction of a high school and related facilities. Stipulates that such lands shall revert to the Secretary (to held in trust for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe) if the high school is not operating within a specified time or ceases operations.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-hr-4709	103	hr	4709	To make certain technical corrections, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1994-06-30	1994-11-02	Became Public Law No: 103-435.	House	Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]	NM	D	R000229	1	Grants the Indian Pueblo Federal Development Corporation authority to lease Indian lands for up to 50 years. (Sec. 2) Amends Federal law to make certain land corrections and claims settlements with respect to the Grand Ronde Reservation in Oregon. (Sec. 3) Amends Federal law to direct the Secretary of the Interior to accept specified lands in trust for the Confederated Tribe of Siletz Indians in Oregon. (Sec. 4) Ratifies a specified land transfer by the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo. (Sec. 5) Amends Federal law to provide a 99-year lease for the Viejas Indian Reservation. (Sec. 6) Makes Wind River Indian Irrigation Project funds available on a nonreimbursable basis. (Sec. 7) Authorizes the Secretary to reimburse the Gila River Indian Community for certain construction costs. (Sec. 8) Amends the Indian Law Technical Amendments of 1987 to: (1) recognize the Frank's Landing Indian Community in Washington State as a self-governing dependent Indian community (but not a federally recognized Indian tribe); and (2) prohibit such Community from engaging in class III gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. (Sec. 9) Provides for the reconveyance of certain excess lands by the tSac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma to the original Indian grantors or their heirs. (Sec. 10) Amends Federal law with respect to the Devils Lake Sioux Tribe. (Sec. 11) Directs the Secretary to transfer certain land held in trust for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe to Lame Deer High School District No. 6, Rosebud County, Montana, for the purpose of building a public high school. Retains mineral rights for the Tribe. (Sec. 12) Amends the American Indian Agriculture Resources Management Act to provide that the Secretary shall approve tribally-owned agricultural land leases at rates determined by the tribal governing body. (Sec. 13) Amends the San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 1992 to make the Act effective December 31, 1995 (rather than December 31, 1994). (Sec. 14) Amends the Buy Indian Act to make participants in the Mentor-Protege …	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-s-2259	103	s	2259	Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Settlement Act	Native Americans	1994-06-30	1994-11-30	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15171)	Senate	Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]	WA	D	M001111	4	Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Settlement Act - Provides for the settlement of claims by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation against the United States with regard to compensation for electric power generated by the Grand Coulee Dam.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
103-s-2249	103	s	2249	A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1994-06-29	1994-11-30	By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 103-424.	Senate	Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]	AK	R	M001085	1	Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to authorize the Cook Inlet Regional Corporation (Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated) to purchase its shareholder-held common stock.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
103-hr-4665	103	hr	4665	To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1994-06-28	1994-10-03	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 444.	House	Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]	AK	R	Y000033	0	Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to authorize the Cook Inlet Regional Corporation (Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated) to purchase its shareholder-held common stock.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-hr-4653	103	hr	4653	Mohegan Nation of Connecticut Land Claims Settlement Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-06-27	1994-10-19	Became Public Law No: 103-377.	House	Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2]	CT	D	G000120	0	Mohegan Nation of Connecticut Land Claims Settlement Act of 1994 - Provides for the settlement of land claims between the Mohegan Tribe and the State of Connecticut and its subdivisions. Ratifies the Agreement between the Tribe and the Town of Montville. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to take and hold certain lands in trust for the Mohegan Tribe as its initial reservation upon satisfaction of certain environmental requirements. Extends Connecticut criminal jurisdiction over the Mohegan Reservation.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-s-2230	103	s	2230	Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Amendments Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-06-23	1994-10-07	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14728-14729)	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	1	Indian Gaming Regulatory Act Amendments Act of 1994 - Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to expand the authority of the National Indian Gaming Commission and remove it from the Department of the Interior. Revises requirements and procedures for applicants and licensees. Revises requirements for class I, II, and III gaming on Indian lands. Revises contract and existing compact provisions. Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth provisions concerning gaming on lands acquired after enactment of this Act.	2025-08-26T13:49:27Z
103-hr-4462	103	hr	4462	Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-05-19	1994-10-08	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.	House	Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]	NM	D	R000229	1	Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 1994 - Establishes the Commission on Indian Recognition which shall assume the Department of the Interior's authority to recognize a petitioning Indian group's tribal status. Sets forth operating and petitioning procedures. Requires the Commission to publish an annual list of recognized Indian tribes. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award petition assistance grants. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-hr-4436	103	hr	4436	To transfer certain Coast Guard property.	Native Americans	1994-05-17	1994-06-29	Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.4422.	House	Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]	AK	R	Y000033	0	Directs the Secretary of Transportation to convey to the Ketchikan Indian Corporation in Ketchikan, Alaska, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to specified Coast Guard property for use by such corporation as a Native health clinic.	2021-06-02T20:00:16Z
103-hr-4397	103	hr	4397	To permit refunding of certain bonds.	Native Americans	1994-05-11	1994-05-11	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	House	Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11]	NC	R	T000067	0	Amends the Revenue Act of 1987, title X of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, with respect to bonds issued by Indian tribal governments to declare that, if certain conditions are met, its provisions do not apply to any bond whose proceeds are used exclusively to refund a bond that was part of a specified issue of a Special Obligation Revenue Bonds Series 1986, issued by a recognized tribe of Indians.	2024-02-07T16:32:33Z
103-s-2075	103	s	2075	Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Amendments of 1994	Native Americans	1994-05-04	1994-12-06	Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	1	Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Amendments of 1994 - Amends the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program for tribal child abuse registry systems. Authorizes appropriations. Requires Federal law enforcement agencies that investigate child abuse in Indian country to provide appropriate Indian tribal law enforcement agencies with such information. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish medical examination use guidelines in connection with child abuse reports; and (2) issue character investigation standards. Authorizes FY 1995 through 2005 appropriations for character investigation and related activities. Extends the authorization of appropriations through FY 2005 for Indian child abuse treatment grants. Eliminates grant ceilings. Establishes an Indian Family Violence Grant program. Authorizes FY 1995 through 2005 appropriations. Extends the authorization of appropriations through FY 2005 for: (1) Indian child resource and family service centers; and (2) the Indian child protection and family violence prevention program.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-s-2067	103	s	2067	A bill to elevate the position of Director of Indian Health Service to Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services, to provide for the organizational independence of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1994-05-03	1994-11-21	Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	4	Reorganizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) position of Director of Indian Health Service as the Assistant Secretary for Indian Health. Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to reorganize the Indian Health Service (IHS) as an agency of HHS, moving it from the Public Health Service. Directs the Secretary of HHS to ensure that IHS is able to use Public Health Service personnel.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-s-2036	103	s	2036	Indian Self-Determination Contract Reform Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-04-20	1994-12-06	Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	1	Indian Self-Determination Contract Reform Act of 1994 - Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Act) with respect to self-determination contracts to define "construction contract" for purposes of such Act. Reduces tribal contractor reporting requirements. Recognizes tribal preference contract terms. Provides for approval of any severable portion of a contract proposal which does not support a declination funding. Permits tribal access to Federal court review of a decision to decline a contract proposal in lieu of first pursuing an administrative remedy. Specifies that certain Federal procurement policy law and Federal acquisitions regulations shall not apply to contract, grants, and cooperative agreements under the Act except to the extent that they apply expressly to Indian tribes. Authorizes a tribe or an authorized tribal organization to request contract retrocession. Provides that: (1) title to property and equipment furnished with funds under any self-determination contract or grant agreement shall vest in the appropriate tribe or tribal organization; and (2) upon retrocession, rescission, or termination of such contract or grant title to such property having a value in excess of a specified amount, and remaining in use in support of the contracted program, shall revert to the appropriate Department. Provides that when a self-determination contract divides a program that previously served more tribes than it will now serve, the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) shall provide for the continuation of services to tribes not served by the contract. Authorizes tribal organizations which are carrying out self- determination contracts to redesign programs and services to best meet local needs. Allows tribal organizations and employees access to Federal executive agency travel rates. Sets forth procedures for: (1) construction contracts; and (2) employee housing rental rates for Alaska. Includes certain previously incurred or one-time start-up costs as part of the contract or of sup…	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-hr-4228	103	hr	4228	Auburn Indian Restoration Act	Native Americans	1994-04-14	1994-10-03	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]	CA	D	M000725	2	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Auburn Indian Restoration Title II: Choctaw Indians Recognition Title I: Auburn Indian Restoration - Auburn Indian Restoration Act - Extends Federal recognition and restores rights and privileges to the United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria of California (Tribe). Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish an economic development plan for the Tribe; (2) compile a tribal membership roll; (3) conduct elections for adoption of a tribal constitution and for tribal officials; and (4) accept and hold land in trust for the Tribe. Title II: Choctaw Indians Recognition - Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians of Alabama. Restores Federal rights and privileges abrogated by earlier statutes. Approves and ratifies the cession to the United States of all historical tribal lands of the Band. Extinguishes all specified claims against the United States, a State or local government, or any other person or entity, by the Band arising subsequent to such cession, and based upon any interest in or right involving the land. Prohibits the Band from using its Federal recognition to assert any historical land claim. Transfers all interests in lands held by the Band to the United States, to be held in trust for the benefit of the Band.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-hr-4230	103	hr	4230	American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments of 1994	Native Americans	1994-04-14	1994-10-06	Became Public Law No: 103-344.	House	Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]	NM	D	R000229	2	American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments of 1994 - Amends the American Indian Religious Freedom Act to permit the traditional use of peyote for Indian religious purposes. States that this Act shall not prohibit: (1) the Drug Enforcement Agency from reasonably regulating persons who cultivate, harvest, or distribute peyote; and (2) a Federal agency from reasonably limiting peyote use in circumstances of public safety.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-hr-4231	103	hr	4231	To prohibit regulations that classify, enhance, or diminish the privileges and immunities of an Indian tribe relative to other federally recognized Indian tribes, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1994-04-14	1994-05-19	Text of Measure Incorporated into S.1654.	House	Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]	NM	D	R000229	1	Prohibits new regulations and gives no effect to existing regulations that classify, enhance, or diminish the privileges and immunities of a federally recognized Indian tribe relative to other such tribes.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-hr-4232	103	hr	4232	Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Act	Native Americans	1994-04-14	1994-07-11	Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.	House	Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]	MI	D	S001045	4	Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Act - Reaffirms Federal recognition and rights of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (in the State of Michigan), including Federal services, benefits, and tribal lands.	2025-08-26T13:50:58Z
103-s-2017	103	s	2017	A bill to prohibit regulations that classify, enhance, or diminish the privileges and immunities of an Indian tribe relative to other federally recognized Indian tribes, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1994-04-14	1994-04-14	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	1	Prohibits new regulations and gives no effect to existing regulations that classify, enhance, or diminish the privileges and immunities of a federally recognized Indian tribe relative to other such tribes.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-hr-4180	103	hr	4180	An Act to clarify the status of the Tlingit and Haida, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1994-04-12	1994-11-02	Became Public Law No: 103-454.	House	Rep. Thomas, Craig [R-WY-At Large]	WY	R	T000162	3	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Withdrawal of Acknowledgement of Recognition Title II: Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska Title III: Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California Title I: Withdrawal of Acknowledgement of Recognition - Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to publish an annual list of federally recognized Indian tribes. Title II: Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska - Tlingit and Haida Status Clarification Act - States that the Congress reaffirms and acknowledges that the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska is a federally recognized Indian tribe. Title III: Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of California - Paskenta Band Restoration Act - Extends Federal recognition and restores rights and privileges of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians of the Paskenta Rancheria of California.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-hr-4155	103	hr	4155	American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments of 1994	Native Americans	1994-03-24	1994-07-11	Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.	House	Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]	NM	D	R000229	2	American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments of 1994 - Requires Federal agencies to plan and manage their lands in ways that do not undermine or frustrate a traditional Native American religion or religious practice.	2025-08-26T13:50:14Z
103-hr-4119	103	hr	4119	To declare that certain public domain lands are held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1994-03-23	1994-08-04	See H.R.4709.	House	Rep. Kopetski, Mike [D-OR-5]	OR	D	K000312	0	States that certain public lands in Lincoln County, Oregon, are held in trust for, and shall be part of the reservation of, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-s-1960	103	s	1960	Indian Housing Development and Reform Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-03-22	1994-03-22	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	0	Indian Housing Development and Reform Act of 1994 - Transfers the Housing Improvement Program from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Authorizes appropriations. Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to: (1) obligate assistance for additional Indian housing units; and (2) limit, with exceptions, low-inome housing operated by an Indian housing authority to Indian low-income families. Authorizes the Secretary of HUD to make housing-related technical assistance grants to Indian tribes. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-26T13:49:32Z
103-s-1936	103	s	1936	Indian Integrated Resources Management Planning Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-03-16	1994-07-18	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 524.	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	2	Indian Integrated Resources Management Planning Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to assist Indian tribes to develop and implement integrated natural resource management plans. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-s-1903	103	s	1903	Fort Peck Indian Tribes-Montana Compact Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-03-08	1994-03-08	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]	MT	D	B000243	2	Fort Peck Indian Tribes-Montana Compact Act of 1994 - Ratifies the Fort Peck Indian Tribes-Montana Compact. Authorizes the Tribes (the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation) to enter into a Water Agreement.	2025-08-26T13:49:30Z
103-s-1876	103	s	1876	A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to grant State status to Indian tribes for purposes of the enforcement of such Act, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1994-02-25	1994-02-25	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	1	Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to: (1) treat Indian tribes as States under such Act; (2) delegate primary enforcement authority for programs under such Act to Indian tribes; and (3) provide grant and contract assistance to tribes to carry out such Act. Sets forth conditions under which Indian tribes may be treated as States. Directs the Administrator to report to the Congress on: (1) recommendations for addressing hazardous and solid wastes and underground storage tanks (USTs) within Indian country; (2) methods to maximize Indian participation in, and administration of, programs under such Act; and (3) an estimate of the amount of assistance required and a discussion of proposals by the Administrator concerning the provision of assistance to Indian tribes for the administration of such programs. Requires the Administrator to establish an inventory of sites within Indian country at which hazardous waste has been stored or disposed. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to reserve at least three percent of the amounts made available to States from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund for Indian tribes to carry out response actions for petroleum USTs.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-s-1844	103	s	1844	Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 1994	Native Americans	1994-02-10	1994-02-10	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	2	Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 1994 - Establishes the Commission on Indian Recognition, which shall determine tribal recognition petitions. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to publish an annual list of recognized Indian tribes. Authorizes appropriations for the Commission and the Administration for Native Americans of the Department of Health and Human Services.	2025-08-26T13:52:39Z
103-s-1784	103	s	1784	To restore the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska to the Department of the Interior list of Indian entities recognized and eligible to receive Services from the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs.	Native Americans	1993-11-24	1994-10-03	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 446.	Senate	Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]	AK	R	M001085	1	Tlingit and Haida Status Clarification Act - States that the Congress reaffirms and acknowledges that the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tribes) is a federally recognized tribe. States that other federally recognized tribes in Southeast Alaska shall have Federal grant or assistance preference over the Tribes to the extent their populations overlap.	2025-01-02T17:31:31Z
103-hr-3605	103	hr	3605	Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act	Native Americans	1993-11-21	1994-09-30	Provisions of Measure Included in H.R.4228.	House	Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7]	AL	D	H000621	1	Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act - Extends Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians of Alabama. Restores Federal rights and privileges abrogated by earlier statutes. Approves and ratifies the cession to the United States of all historical tribal lands of the Band. Extinguishes all specified claims against the United States, a State or local government, or any other person or entity, by the Band arising subsequent to such cession, and based upon any interest in or right involving the land. Prohibits the Band from using its Federal recognition to assert any historical land claim. Transfers all interests in lands held by the Band to the United States, to be held in trust for the benefit of the Band.	2025-08-26T13:49:55Z
103-hr-3612	103	hr	3612	To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1993-11-21	1994-10-08	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	House	Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]	AK	R	Y000033	0	Ratifies certain land conveyances by Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to the Montana Creek Native Association, Inc., and to the Caswell Native Association, Inc. (Sec. 2) Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (Act) with respect to requirements, administration, and revenues of mining claims patented to a Regional Corporation. (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to report to the Congress concerning hazardous substances on lands conveyed to Native Corporations. (Sec. 4) Authorizes appropriations to Village Corporations for reconveyance activities. (Sec. 5) Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act with respect to specified oil and gas reserve conveyances allotted to the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. (Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress concerning Native Alaskan Vietnam era veterans who did not receive specified allotments, and a related assessment of any additional allotments. (Sec. 7) Authorizes Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to transfer Wrangell Institute in Wrangell, Alaska, to the General Services Administration in exchange for the restoration of specified property credits. (Sec. 8) States that: (1) the Shishmaref Airport, Alaska, is subject to reversion to the United States for nonuse as an airport; and (2) the Secretary shall reacquire the conveyed interests and transfer such lands to the Shismaref Native Corporation. (Sec. 9) Amends the Act to authorize the Cook Inlet Regional Corporation (Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated) to purchase its shareholder-held common stock.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
103-hr-3613	103	hr	3613	Kenai Natives Association Equity Act of 1994	Native Americans	1993-11-21	1994-10-08	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	House	Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]	AK	R	Y000033	0	Kenai Natives Association Equity Act of 1994 - Provides for the exchange and acquisition of specified lands in Alaska between the United States and the Kenai Natives Association, Inc. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to nominate the Stephanka Tract to the National Register of Historic Places upon completion of such exchange. States that certain of such lands shall be added to the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and the Kenai Wilderness. Authorizes appropriations.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
103-s-1768	103	s	1768	A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1993-11-20	1993-11-20	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Senate	Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]	AK	R	M001085	0	Treats certain lands (Kageet Point) as acreage allotted to the Chugach Alaska Corporation for the purpose of making selections under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Ratifies specified conveyances to the Caswell and Montana Creek Native Associations as full entitlements under such Act. Amends the Act with respect to requirements, administration, and revenues of mining claims patented to a Regional Corporation. Authorizes appropriations for technical assistance to Village Corporations to implement conveyances under the Act. Provides a one-year land allotment period for certain Native Alaskan veterans of the Korean conflict or the Vietnam era. Authorizes Cook Inlet Region, Incorporated, to transfer Wrangell Institute in Wrangell, Alaska, to the General Services Administration in exchange for the restoration of specified bidding credits to the corporation's property account. Makes technical corrections to provisions concerning lapsed mining claims located with the boundaries of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
103-s-1686	103	s	1686	ANCSA Land Transfer Equity Act of 1993	Native Americans	1993-11-19	1994-09-21	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Senate	Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK]	AK	R	M001085	0	ANCSA Land Transfer Equity Act of 1993 - Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide for the settlement of claims arising from the contamination of transferred lands by either contaminant removal or land replacement. States that the United States shall assume all liabilities and obligations arising from such contaminated land transfers.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
103-hr-3508	103	hr	3508	Tribal Self-Governance Act of 1994	Native Americans	1993-11-15	1994-09-13	Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 607.	House	Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]	NM	D	R000229	5	Tribal Self-Governance Act of 1994 - Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to establish within the Department of the Interior a program of Tribal Self-Governance. Authorizes up to 20 additional tribal participants each year. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enter into annual funding agreements with the governing body of each participating tribe. Authorizes appropriations.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-s-1654	103	s	1654	A bill to make certain technical corrections.	Native Americans	1993-11-10	1994-05-31	Became Public Law No: 103-263.	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	0	Amends the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reserve Water Rights Settlement Act of 1992 to state that: (1) all environmental costs associated with the Tongue River Dam Project (Project) mandated by Federal law and fish and wildlife measures are the sole responsibility of the United States; (2) such funds (limited to $625,000) shall be in addition to Project funds provided for by such Act; (3) the Secretary of the Interior shall reimburse Montana for certain Project environmental compliance costs incurred prior to enactment of this Act (costs incurred subsequent to enactment reimbursable only with prior approval); and (4) authorization of appropriations, with specified exceptions, shall not be effective until the Montana water court enters and approves a settlement decree. Amends the San Carlos Apache Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 1992 to change "reimbursable" to "nonreimbursable" with respect to certain Central Arizona Water Conservation District water costs. Makes a technical correction to the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1994. Amends the White Earth Reservation Land Settlement Act of 1985 to permit a one-time deletion of certain erroneous land parcel determinations printed in the Federal Register. Provides a limited time in which to challenge such determinations. Prohibits new regulations and gives no effect to existing regulations that classify, enhance, or diminish the privileges and immunities of a federally recognized Indian tribe relative to other such tribes.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
103-hr-3469	103	hr	3469	To provide for the consideration of a petition for Federal Recognition of the Lumbee Indians of Robeson and adjoining counties, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1993-11-08	1994-01-21	Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.	House	Rep. Thomas, Craig [R-WY-At Large]	WY	R	T000162	2	Provides for the consideration of a petition for Federal recognition as an Indian tribe by the Lumbee Indians of Robeson and adjoining counties of North Carolina. Expresses the sense of the Congress that review of such petition should not unnecessarily delay review of petitions awaiting active consideration.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-s-1618	103	s	1618	Tribal Self-Governance Act of 1993	Native Americans	1993-11-04	1994-09-13	See also H.R. 3508.	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	8	Tribal Self-Governance Act of 1993 - Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to establish within the Department of the Interior a program of Tribal Self-Governance. Authorizes up to 20 additional tribal participants each year. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enter into annual funding agreements with the governing body of each participating tribe. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-hr-3437	103	hr	3437	To prohibit agreements negotiated between Indian tribes and States to settle disputes involving lands or water rights which require the appropriation of funds by the United States Congress from taking effect unless representatives of the Secretary of the Interior participate in the negotiations and the United States is represented.	Native Americans	1993-11-03	1994-06-30	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.	House	Rep. Thomas, Craig [R-WY-At Large]	WY	R	T000162	5	Prohibits land or water rights agreements between States and Indian tribes which require the appropriation of Federal funds from taking effect unless representatives of both the Secretary of the Interior and the United States participate in the appropriations portion of the negotiations.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-s-1613	103	s	1613	A bill to amend the Three Affiliated Tribes and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act.	Native Americans	1993-11-02	1994-02-03	Provisions of Measure Included in H.R.3759.	Senate	Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND]	ND	D	C000705	1	Amends the Three Affiliated Tribes and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Equitable Compensation Act to extend the right of first refusal deadline with respect to specified lands offered to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-hr-3384	103	hr	3384	To repeal certain provisions of law relating to trading with Indians.	Native Americans	1993-10-27	1993-11-18	Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.	House	Rep. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ-4]	AZ	R	K000352	1	Repeals Federal criminal sanctions against personnel of either the Bureau of Indian Affairs or the Indian Health Service who engage in contractual or sales transactions with Indians in which such personnel have a financial interest.	2021-06-02T19:50:16Z
103-s-1526	103	s	1526	Indian Fish and Wildlife Resources Management Act of 1994	Native Americans	1993-10-07	1994-08-10	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 550.	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	0	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: General Provisions Title II: Indian Fish and Wildlife Programs Title III: Indian Bison Conservation and Management Title IV: Native Hawaiian Community-Based Fisheries Demonstration Projects Title V: Authorization of Appropriations Title VI: Miscellaneous Provisions Indian Fish and Wildlife Resources Management Act of 1994 - Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth findings, purposes, and definitions. Title II: Indian Fish and Wildlife Programs - Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to establish the Indian Fish and Wildlife Resource Management Program which shall seek to promote tribal management and self-governance with respect to fish and wildlife resources and activities. Directs the Secretary to provide for an independent assessment of Indian fish and wildlife management programs. Authorizes tribal governments to develop fish and wildlife management plans. Authorizes the Secretary to provide financial and technical assistance to enable tribes to: (1) review and update tribal fish and wildlife codes; and (2) train and employ tribal personnel. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to Native Alaska entities for fish and wildlife management activities. (Sec. 202) Authorizes the Secretary to grant fish and wildlife management scholarships. Directs the Secretary to establish a Fish and Wildlife Resources Intern Program and related outreach, postgraduate, and recruitment programs. (Sec. 203) Directs the Secretary to establish an Indian Fish Hatchery Assistance Program. (Sec. 204) Amends Federal criminal law to revise and increase specified penalties for unlawfully hunting, trapping, or fishing on Indian land. Title III: Indian Bison Conservation and Management - Authorizes the Secretary to establish an Indian Bison Conservation Program. Directs the Secretary to establish Indian Bison Demonstration Projects. Title IV: Native Hawaiian Community-Based Fisheries Demonstration Projects - Directs the Secretary to make a grant to t…	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-s-1501	103	s	1501	A bill to repeal certain provisions of law relating to trading with Indians.	Native Americans	1993-09-29	1993-12-08	Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	2	Amends Federal law to repeal specified provisions relating to Federal employees contracting or trading with Indians.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-s-1410	103	s	1410	Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act Amendments Act of 1993	Native Americans	1993-08-06	1993-08-06	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	0	Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act Amendments Act of 1993 - Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (the Act) revise requirements relating to review procedures and approval criteria for proposed self-determination contracts and amendments. Provides for approval of any severable portion of a contract proposal which does not support a declination finding. Authorizes an Alaskan tribal organization permitted to contract programs under the Act to redelegate that authority with advance notice to all tribes served by the organization. Specifies that certain Federal procurement policy law and Federal acquisitions regulations shall not apply to contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements under the Act except to the extent that they apply expressly to Indian tribes. Provides that: (1) title to property and equipment furnished with funds under any self-determination contract or grant agreement shall vest in the appropriate tribe or tribal organization; and (2) upon retrocession, rescission, or termination of such contract or grant title to such property having a value in excess of a specified amount, and remaining in use in support of the contracted program, shall revert to the appropriate Secretary, upon that Secretary's option. Authorizes tribal organizations which are carrying out self-determination contracts to redesign programs and services under such contracts to best meet various needs of the Indian people and tribe served. Includes certain previously incurred or one-time start-up costs as part of the contract or of support costs, if the Secretary has been notified in advance. Requires every Federal agency and State to pay their full proportionate share of the indirect costs associated with federally funded contracts or grants awarded to tribes or tribal organizations under any other law. Directs the appropriate Secretary, subject to availability of appropriations, to fund shortfalls and report unfunded shortfalls to the Congress, if appropriations are insufficient fo…	2025-08-26T13:51:31Z
103-hr-2874	103	hr	2874	Indian Fish and Wildlife Resource Enhancement Act of 1993	Native Americans	1993-08-04	1993-10-08	Subcommittee Hearings Held.	House	Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]	NM	D	R000229	2	Indian Fish and Wildlife Resource Enhancement Act of 1993 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to establish the Indian Fish and Wildlife Resource Management Program. Authorizes the Secretray to provide financial and technical assistance to enable Indian tribes to: (1) review and update tribal codes governing fish and wildlife management; (2) train personnel; and (3) assess fish and wildlife resources. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish an Indian Fish Hatchery Program within the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and (2) enter into contracts with or grants to Indian tribes for an Indian Bison Conservation Program. Directs the Secretary to establish a Fish and Wildlife Resources Intern Program and related outreach postgraduate, scholarship, and recruitment programs. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-26T13:48:49Z
103-s-1357	103	s	1357	Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Act	Native Americans	1993-08-04	1994-09-21	Became Public Law No: 103-324.	Senate	Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]	MI	D	L000261	1	Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Act - Reaffirms and extends Federal recognition and associated benefits to the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians (Tribes) of Michigan. Provides for the Tribes to be governed by current interim documents and officials until the Secretary of the Interior conducts elections to adopt a constitution and elect new tribal officials. Provides for the transfer of specified land for the benefit of the Bands.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-s-1345	103	s	1345	Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1993	Native Americans	1993-08-03	1993-11-19	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 321.	Senate	Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]	NM	D	B000468	13	Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1993 - Provides land-grant status for specified tribally controlled community colleges and postsecondary vocational institutions, Bureau of Indian Affairs postsecondary institutions, and the Institute of American Indian Arts (Institutions). Authorizes appropriations, in lieu of public land or land scrip donations, for such Institutions. Amends the Act of August 30, 1890, to include such Institutions in the annual appropriation for food and agricultural sciences instruction. Amends the Act of May 8, 1914, to authorize annual appropriations for agricultural extension services at such Institutions. States that no matching funds shall be required. Amends the Research Facilities Act to authorize FY 1995 through 1999 appropriations for research facility construction at such Institutions.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-hr-2768	103	hr	2768	To ratify the transfer of a parcel of land by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo of Texas.	Native Americans	1993-07-28	1994-10-07	For Further Action See H.R.4709.	House	Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16]	TX	D	C000621	0	Ratifies the transfer of specified land in El Paso County, Texas, by the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo on July 12, 1991. Deems such transfer to have been made in accordance with the Constitution and all Federal laws that are specifically applicable to transfers of land from, by, or on behalf of any Indian, Indian nation, or tribe or band of Indians as if the Congress had given its consent prior to the transfer.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-hr-2678	103	hr	2678	To restrict the implementation of proposals of the Task Force on Bureau of Indian Affairs Reorganization.	Native Americans	1993-07-20	1993-09-16	Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.	House	Rep. Thomas, Craig [R-WY-At Large]	WY	R	T000162	3	Prohibits, with an exception, the implementation of any reorganization proposal of the Task Force on Bureau of Indian Affairs Reorganization until submitted to the Secretary of the Interior, and submitted to and approved by specified congressional committees.	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-s-1216	103	s	1216	Crow Boundary Settlement Act of 1994	Native Americans	1993-07-13	1994-10-07	Returned to Senate pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H11211-11212)	Senate	Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]	MT	D	B000243	1	Crow Boundary Settlement Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enter into the Settlement Agreement with the Crow Tribe for the resolution of the 107th meridian boundary dispute. Ratifies the Settlement Agreement. Sets forth the terms and conditions of the Agreement, including: (1) surface land boundaries and coal, oil, and other mineral rights; (2) lands and mineral rights to be part of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation; (3) land exchanges with Montana and private owners; and (4) compensation. Establishes in the Treasury the Crow Tribe Trust Fund. Divides the existing 107th meridian escrow fund evenly between the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Tribes. Authorizes appropriations.	2026-03-24T12:48:03Z
103-hr-2549	103	hr	2549	To establish administrative procedures to extend Federal recognition to certain Indian groups.	Native Americans	1993-06-29	1994-09-28	For Further Action See H.R.4462.	House	Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]	AS	D	F000010	1	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 (including the specific territory); (2) evidence that a substantial portion of the membership of the petitioner lives in a community viewed as Indian and distinct from other populations, is a descendant from an Indian group which historically inhabited a specific area, and is composed of persons who are not members of any other Indian tribe; (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 descendancy 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 annually in the Federal Register a current list of recognized Indian tribes receiving Bureau of Indian Affairs services. Directs the: (1) Secretary to make available suggested format guid…	2024-02-07T13:32:55Z
103-s-1156	103	s	1156	Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993	Native Americans	1993-06-24	1993-09-08	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	Senate	Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]	SC	D	H000725	1	Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 - Restores and extends Federal recognition, rights, and services to the Catawba Nation (Tribe). Repeals the Termination Act (of 1959). (Sec. 5) Authorizes settlement appropriations. Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to collect on behalf of the Tribe the additional Settlement Agreement funds from Federal, State, local, and private sources. (Sec. 6 through 11) Provides for: (1) ratification of prior transfers and extinguishment of aboriginal title, rights, and claims; (2) tribal membership; (3) transitional and provisional government; and (4) tribal and reservation governance (including discretionary organization under the Indian Reorganization Act), jurisdiction, and trust funds. Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) a Catawba Land Acquisition Trust Fund; (2) a Catawba Economic Development Trust Fund; (3) a Catawba Education Trust Fund; (4) a Catawba Social Services and Elderly Assistance Trust Fund; and (5) a Catawba Per Capita Payment Trust Fund. (Sec. 12) Provides for: (1) the conveyance of the Catawba Reservation by South Carolina to the United States as trustee; and (2) the expansion of the Reservation as prescribed by the Settlement Agreement. (Sec. 13) Authorizes the Tribe to acquire and dispose of non-Reservation properties. (Sec. 14) Makes the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act inapplicable to the Tribe. Permits games of chance as provided for in the Settlement Agreement and State legislation. (Sec. 15) Makes the Tribe eligible to operate an enterprise zone or general purpose foreign trade zone. (Sec. 16) States that any income or transaction otherwise taxable shall remain taxable under the Internal Revenue Code.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-hr-2514	103	hr	2514	Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 1993	Native Americans	1993-06-23	1994-09-28	For Further Action See S.1146.	House	Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3]	AZ	R	S001044	0	Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 1993 - Ratifies the Settlement Agreement entered into by the city of Prescott, Arizona, the Chino Valley Irrigation District (District), the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe (Tribe), the State of Arizona, and the United States providing for the settlement of all water claims between and among the parties. Grants such water rights to the Tribe in perpetuity. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to acquire the Central Arizona Project (CAP) contract from the Tribe and its subcontract from Prescott in exchange for funds appropriated to the Verde River Basin Water Fund (established by this Act). Allows assignment of water to the Fort McDowell Indian Community. Directs the Secretary to establish the Verde River Basin Water Fund to be used to develop replacement water for the CAP water relinquished under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) establish a groundwater plan for the Yavapai-Prescott reservation; and (2) undertake a water study with respect to the U.S. trust responsibility to the Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Geological Survey, to establish and maintain a specified gauging station to assist the Tribe and the District to allocate certain surface water.	2025-08-26T13:49:49Z
103-s-1146	103	s	1146	Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 1994	Native Americans	1993-06-23	1994-10-31	Became Public Law No: 103-434.	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	0	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Title II: Auburn Indian Restoration Title III: Central Utah Project Title IV: Mountain Park Project Title V: San Angelo Federal Reclamation Project Title VI: Shoshone Federal Reclamation Project Title VII: Lake Powell Title VIII: Mni Wiconi Rural Water Supply Project Title IX: Belle Fourche Irrigation Project Title X: Upper Yampa Water Conservancy Project Title XI: Mancos Project Title XII: Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Title XIII: Limitation on Application of Requirement for Acquisitions by United States Under Migratory Bird Conservation Act Title I: Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement - Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 1994 - Ratifies the Settlement Agreement entered into by the city of Prescott, Arizona, the Chino Valley Irrigation District, the Yavapai- Prescott Indian Tribe, the State of Arizona, and the United States providing for the settlement of all water claims between and among the parties. Grants such water rights to the Tribe in perpetuity. (Sec. 105) Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to acquire the Central Arizona Project (CAP) contract from the Tribe and its subcontract from Prescott in exchange for funds appropriated to the Verde River Basin Water Fund (established by this Act). (Sec. 106) Directs the Secretary to establish the Verde River Basin Water Fund to be used to develop replacement water for the CAP water relinquished under this Act. Requires the Tribe and Prescott to establish trust accounts. (Sec. 108) Requires environmental compliance in developing alternative water sources. (Sec. 109) Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the Tribe's settlement costs; and (2) operating the gauging station required by this Act. Requires Arizona to contribute $200,000 to the Tribe's trust account. (Sec. 111) Directs the Tribe to est…	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-s-1149	103	s	1149	Office of Indian Women and Families Act of 1993	Native Americans	1993-06-23	1993-06-23	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]	NM	R	D000407	5	Office of Indian Women and Families Act of 1993 - Establishes: (1) in the Department of the Interior the Office of Indian Women and Families; and (2) a temporary policy task force on Indian women and families.	2025-08-26T13:49:40Z
103-s-1121	103	s	1121	National Indian Research Institute Act	Native Americans	1993-06-16	1993-08-24	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	5	National Indian Research Institute Act - Establishes as a federally chartered corporation the National Indian Research Institute (Institute) which shall be located in the George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Directs the Institute to: (1) conduct research and analysis and provide public information relating to Indian public policy; (2) develop a data base and act as an information clearinghouse; (3) conduct public forums and symposia; and (4) make public information available. Establishes in the Institute a Resource Advisory Council. States that the Institute shall: (1) be nonprofit and nonpolitical in nature; and (2) have tax-exempt status. Transfers to the Institute the functions of the National Center for Native American Studies and Indian Policy Development. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award a grant to the George Washington University for Institute activities. Authorizes the Institute to enter into agreements with and provide grants to specified tribal colleges and other research institutions which have successfully carried out cooperative research activities with American Indian tribal governments and organizations. Authorizes FY 1994 through 1996 appropriations.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-hr-2366	103	hr	2366	Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana Confirmation Act	Native Americans	1993-06-10	1993-11-08	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.	House	Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6]	LA	R	B000072	5	Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana Confirmation Act - Confirms and 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, upon the written request of the Council, conducts an election to adopt a constitution for the Tribe, and for the election of tribal officials. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate an economic development plan with the Tribe.	2025-08-26T13:49:14Z
103-hr-2376	103	hr	2376	Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Act	Native Americans	1993-06-10	1994-06-29	For Further Action See S.1357.	House	Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-9]	MI	D	K000172	5	Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Act - Reaffirms and extends Federal recognition and associated benefits to the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians (Tribes) of Michigan. Provides for the Tribes to be governed by current interim documents and officials until the Secretary of the Interior conducts elections to adopt a constitution and elect new tribal officials. Provides for the transfer of specified land for the benefit of the Bands.	2025-08-26T13:48:58Z
103-hr-2399	103	hr	2399	Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina land Claims Settlement Act of 1993	Native Americans	1993-06-10	1993-10-27	Became Public Law No: 103-116.	House	Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3]	SC	D	D000267	1	Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 - Restores and extends Federal recognition, rights, and services to the Catawba Nation (Tribe). Repeals the Termination Act (of 1959). (Sec. 5) Authorizes settlement appropriations. Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to collect on behalf of the Tribe the additional Settlement Agreement funds from Federal, State, local, and private sources. (Sec. 6 through 11) Provides for: (1) ratification of prior transfers and extinguishment of aboriginal title, rights, and claims; (2) tribal membership; (3) transitional and provisional government; and (4) tribal and reservation governance (including discretionary organization under the Indian Reorganization Act), jurisdiction, and trust funds. Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) a Catawba Land Acquisition Trust Fund; (2) a Catawba Economic Development Trust Fund; (3) a Catawba Education Trust Fund; (4) a Catawba Social Services and Elderly Assistance Trust Fund; and (5) a Catawba Per Capita Payment Trust Fund. (Sec. 12) Provides for: (1) the conveyance of the Catawba Reservation by South Carolina to the United States as trustee; and (2) the expansion of the Reservation as prescribed by the Settlement Agreement. (Sec. 13) Authorizes the Tribe to acquire and dispose of non-Reservation properties. (Sec. 14) Makes the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act inapplicable to the Tribe. Permits games of chance as provided for in the Settlement Agreement and State legislation. (Sec. 15) Makes the Tribe eligible to operate an enterprise zone or general purpose foreign trade zone. States that any subsequent Federal law relating to Indians shall not apply unless specifically made applicable within South Carolina. (Sec. 16) States that nothing in this Act, the Settlement Agreement, or a State Act shall alter tax treatment under the Internal Revenue Code, except by reason of the restoration of the trust relationship between the United States and the Tribe.	2024-02-07T16:32:33Z
103-s-1078	103	s	1078	Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana Confirmation Act	Native Americans	1993-06-07	1993-11-08	For Further Action See H.R.2366.	Senate	Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA]	LA	D	J000189	1	Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana Confirmation Act - Confirms and 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, upon the written request of the Council, conducts an election to adopt a constitution for the Tribe, and for the election of tribal officials. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate an economic development plan with the Tribe.	2025-08-26T13:52:23Z
103-s-1059	103	s	1059	Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Act	Native Americans	1993-05-28	1993-12-22	Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.	Senate	Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]	AK	R	S000888	1	Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Act - Amends the Higher Education Amendments of 1986 to include Alaska Natives in a program for native culture and arts development.	2026-03-23T12:41:21Z
103-s-1066	103	s	1066	A bill to restore Federal services to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.	Native Americans	1993-05-28	1994-09-21	Became Public Law No: 103-323.	Senate	Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI]	MI	D	R000249	1	Affirms Federal recognition of, and makes eligible for Federal services, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. States that the Band's service area shall consist of specified counties in Michigan and Indiana.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-hr-2323	103	hr	2323	To amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1993-05-27	1993-07-06	Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.	House	Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22]	NY	R	S000675	0	Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to revise conditions for regulation of certain types of gaming activities on Indian lands. Revises such conditions with respect to the regulation of Class II and Class III gaming activities to specify that these shall be limited to the specific forms of, and methods of play for, those gaming activities expressly authorized by the law of the State. Excludes video bingo from the definition of class II gaming. Includes video bingo, and any other forms of electronic video games or devices, as well as slot machines, within the definition of class III gaming. Shifts the burden of proof from a State to an Indian tribe in a compact negotiation-related action initiated by a tribe. Increases the membership of the National Indian Gaming Commission. Includes, under provisions for determining whether gaming activities on newly acquired Indian lands are to be allowed, consideration of communities across State borders that would be seriously affected, as well as consultation with officials of such communities.	2025-01-02T17:24:56Z
103-hr-2287	103	hr	2287	Gaming Integrity and State Law Enforcement Act of 1993	Native Americans	1993-05-26	1993-07-06	Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.	House	Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9]	NJ	D	T000317	18	Gaming Integrity and State Law Enforcement Act of 1993 - Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to increase the membership of the National Indian Gaming Commission. Grants the Commission the authority to approve certain tribal gaming regulations. Revises conditions for regulation of Class II and Class III gaming activities on Indian lands. Limits gaming to the specific forms of, and methods of play for, those gaming activities expressly authorized by the law of the State. Revises provisions with respect to Class II licensing of persons other than Indian tribes. Places a moratorium on Tribal-State gaming compacts. Excludes video bingo from the definition of Class II gaming. Includes video bingo, and any other forms of electronic video games or devices, as well as slot machines, within the definition of Class III gaming. Shifts the burden of proof from a State to the United States in a compact negotiation action initiated by the United States on behalf of a tribe. Sets forth restrictions with respect to gaming on after-acquired lands (with a special provision for lands in Oklahoma). Subjects Indian gaming establishments to specified reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Requires the Attorney General to conduct specified background investigations of directors, financial backers, and key employees of Class III establishments. Amends Federal law to apply State gambling laws to Indian lands to the same extent that they apply to non-Indian lands. Grants the United States exclusive jurisdiction over related criminal prosecutions, with specified exceptions.	2025-08-26T13:50:34Z
103-s-1035	103	s	1035	A bill to amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1993-05-26	1993-05-26	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]	NV	D	R000146	3	Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to revise conditions for regulation of Class II and Class III gaming activities on Indian lands. Limits gaming to the specific forms of, and methods of play for, those gaming activities expressly authorized by the law of the State. Revises provisions with respect to Class II licensing of persons other than Indian tribes. Excludes video bingo from the definition of Class II gaming. Includes video bingo, and any other forms of electronic video games or devices, as well as slot machines, within the definition of Class III gaming. Shifts the burden of proof from a State to the United States in a compact negotiation action initiated by the United States on behalf of a tribe. Sets forth restrictions with respect to gaming on after-acquired lands (with a special provison for lands in Oklahoma). Subjects Indian gaming establishments to specified reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Requires the Attorney General to conduct specified background investigations of directors, financial backers, and key employees of Class III establishments. Amends Federal law to apply State gambling laws to Indian lands to the same extent that they apply to non-Indian lands. Grants the United States exclusive jurisdiction over related criminal prosecutions, with specified exceptions.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-s-1021	103	s	1021	Native American Free Exercise of Religion Act of 1993	Native Americans	1993-05-25	1994-03-23	Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	10	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Protection of Sacred Sites Title II: Traditional Use of Peyote Title III: Prisoners' Rights Title IV: Religious Use of Eagles and Other Animals and Plants Title V: Jurisdiction and Remedies Title VI: Miscellaneous Native American Free Exercise of Religion Act of 1993 - Title I: Protection of Sacred Sites - Requires Federal agencies to plan and manage their lands in ways that are consistent with Native American religious sites. Grants access to religious sites on Federal lands to Native American practitioners at all times, unless the President determines that national security interests are directly affected. Provides for the temporary closing of such areas to general public use in order to protect the privacy of religious or cultural activities. Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to identify lands with which an Indian tribe has historic or religious ties. Requires a Federal agency, before undertaking any activities on such land, to notify the Secretary and the affected tribe and refrain from such activities until the matter is resolved. (Sets forth a special rule for the Indian pueblos of New Mexico.) Provides for tribal authority over Native American religious sites on Indian lands. Establishes criminal sanctions for damaging Native American religious sites on Federal land. Title II: Traditional Use of Peyote - States that: (1) the use, possession, or transportation by an Indian of peyote for bona fide ceremonial use in a Native American religious activity is lawful and shall not be prohibited by the Federal Government or any State; (2) such activity may be reasonably regulated; and (3) specified provisions of Texas law shall remain applicable to such activity. Title III: Prisoners' Rights - Grants Native American prisoners access to traditional religious leaders, ceremonial materials, and religious facilities. Directs the Attorney General to establish the Commission on the Religious Freedom of Native American Prisoner…	2025-08-26T13:52:20Z
103-s-982	103	s	982	Overseas Private Investment Corporation Indian Eligibility Act of 1993	Native Americans	1993-05-18	1993-05-18	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	3	Overseas Private Investment Corporation Indian Eligibility Act of 1993 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to consider an American Indian tribe (including Alaska Natives) to be a less developed country for purposes of Overseas Private Investment Corporation programs. Prohibits the use of such assistance for gaming activities.	2025-08-26T13:48:46Z
103-hr-2135	103	hr	2135	Native American Veterans' Memorial Establishment Act of 1994	Native Americans	1993-05-17	1994-10-22	Became Public Law No: 103-384.	House	Rep. Thomas, Craig [R-WY-At Large]	WY	R	T000162	100	Native American Veterans' Memorial Establishment Act of 1994 - Authorizes the National Museum of the American Indian to design, construct, and maintain a National Native American Veterans' Memorial. Locates the Memorial on the same site as the National Museum of the American Indian. States that the National Congress of American Indians shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions and payment of expenses for the Memorial. States that the United States shall not pay any of the Memorial's establishment expenses.	2025-01-02T17:24:44Z
103-s-925	103	s	925	Native American Trust Fund Accounting and Management Reform Act of 1993	Native Americans	1993-05-07	1993-06-22	Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-225.	Senate	Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]	HI	D	I000025	8	TABLE OF CONTENTS: I: Trust Fund Interest Payments II: Indian Trust Fund Management Demonstration Program III: Recognition of Trust Responsibility IV: Training and Personnel V: Responsibility to Accounts for Indian Trust Funds Native American Trust Fund Accounting and Management Reform Act of 1993 - Title I: Trust Fund Interest Payments - Amends Federal law to change from discretionary to mandatory the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to invest Indian trust funds in debt obligations issued or guaranteed by the United States. Requires the Secretary to pay interest periodically on such deposited or invested funds to the appropriate Indian tribe or individual Indian. Repeals Federal law that relieves the United States from any liability relating to the interest payable on such invested funds. Authorizes the Secretary to make payments to an Indian tribe or individual Indian in full satisfaction of any claim of such tribe or Indian for any interest owed on amounts deposited or invested on their behalf before the enactment of this Act. Title II: Indian Trust Fund Management Demonstration Program - Authorizes an Indian tribe to submit to the Secretary a demonstration plan for new approaches to management of tribal or individual funds held in trust by the United States and managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for a tribe or its members. Sets forth: (1) plan approval criteria; and (2) Federal trust responsibility in the case of tribal trust fund management. Provides for voluntary withdrawal of program funds. Title III: Recognition of Trust Responsibility - Amends Federal law to require the Secretary to take specified actions to properly discharge U.S. trust responsibilities with regard to Indian funds investment. States that the Congress recognizes a trust responsibility with respect to natural resources on Indian reservations and trust lands. Title IV: Training and Personnel - Directs the Secretary to establish a trust fund management training program for Indians. Ti…	2025-08-26T13:51:35Z
103-hr-1953	103	hr	1953	To prohibit any type of class III gaming on Indian lands within a State except for the type of class III gaming specifically allowed by the State.	Native Americans	1993-05-03	1993-06-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.	House	Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1]	RI	R	M000015	0	Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to prohibit any type of class III gaming on Indian lands within a State unless specifically allowed by that State.	2025-01-02T17:24:33Z
103-hr-1846	103	hr	1846	Native American Trust Fund Accounting and Management Reform Act of 1993	Native Americans	1993-04-22	1994-09-28	For Further Action See H.R.4833.	House	Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2]	OK	D	S001139	0	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Trust Fund Interest Payments Title II: Indian Trust Fund Management Demonstration Program Title III: Recognition of Trust Responsibility Title IV: Training and Personnel Title V: Responsibility to Account for Indian Trust Funds Native American Trust Fund Accounting and Management Reform Act of 1993 - Title I: Trust Fund Interest Payments - Amends Federal law to change from discretionary to mandatory the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to invest Indian trust funds in debt obligations issued or guaranteed by the United States. Requires the Secretary to pay interest periodically on such deposited or invested funds to the appropriate Indian tribe or individual Indian. Repeals Federal law that relieves the United States from any liability relating to the interest payable on such invested funds. Authorizes the Secretary to make payments to an Indian tribe or individual Indian in full satisfaction of any claim of such tribe or Indian for any interest owed on amounts deposited or invested on their behalf before the enactment of this Act. Title II: Indian Trust Fund Management Demonstration Program - Authorizes an Indian tribe to submit to the Secretary a demonstration plan for new approaches to management of tribal or individual funds held in trust by the United States and managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for a tribe or its members. Sets forth: (1) plan approval criteria; and (2) Federal trust responsibility in the case of tribal trust fund management. Provides for voluntary withdrawal of program funds. Title III: Recognition of Trust Responsibility - Amends Federal law to require the Secretary to take specified actions to properly discharge U.S. trust responsibilities with regard to Indian funds investment. States that the Congress recognizes a trust responsibility with respect to natural resources on Indian reservations and trust lands. Title IV: Training and Personnel - Directs the Secretary to establish a trust fund management tra…	2025-08-26T13:49:54Z
103-hr-1624	103	hr	1624	To amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and for other purposes.	Native Americans	1993-04-01	1993-04-27	Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.	House	Rep. Hoagland, Peter [D-NE-2]	NE	D	H000652	10	Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to revise conditions for regulation of certain types of gaming activities on Indian lands. Revises such conditions with respect to the regulation of Class II and Class III gaming activities to specify that these shall be limited to the specific forms of, and methods of play for, those gaming activities expressly authorized by the law of the State. Excludes video bingo from the definition of class II gaming. Includes video bingo, and any other forms of electronic video games or devices, as well as slot machines, within the definition of class III gaming. Shifts the burden of proof from a State to an Indian tribe in a compact negotiation-related action initiated by a tribe. Increases the membership of the National Indian Gaming Commission. Includes, under provisions for determining whether gaming activities on newly acquired Indian lands are to be allowed, consideration of communities across State borders that would be seriously affected, as well as consultation with officials of such communities. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a business-related Indian employment credit.	2025-01-02T17:24:10Z
103-s-720	103	s	720	Indian Lands Open Dump Cleanup Act of 1994	Native Americans	1993-04-01	1994-10-22	Became Public Law No: 103-399.	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	3	Indian Lands Open Dump Cleanup Act of 1994 - Requires the Director of the Indian Health Service to: (1) study and inventory open dumps on Indian and Alaska Native lands; and (2) develop and implement a ten-year plan to address solid waste disposal needs on such lands. Requires the Director, upon request, to evaluate the health threat of open dumps and provide financial and technical assistance to tribal and Alaska Native entities to close such dumps and provide postclosure maintenance. Authorizes the Director to carry out at least three tribal or Alaska Native dump closure demonstration projects. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-s-654	103	s	654	A bill to amend the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act of 1992 to extend the authorization of appropriations.	Native Americans	1993-03-25	1993-11-24	Became Public Law No: 103-155.	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	3	Amends the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act of 1992 to extend the authorization of appropriations through FY 1998. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to report annually to the Congress on which tribes or intertribal consortia have been approved to enforce certain environmental laws and on the effectiveness of any such enforcement.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-hr-1425	103	hr	1425	American Indian Agricultural Resource Management Act	Native Americans	1993-03-18	1993-12-03	Became Public Law No: 103-177.	House	Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]	NM	D	R000229	2	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Rangeland and Farmland Enhancement Title II: Education in Agriculture Management Title III: General Provisions American Indian Agricultural Resource Management Act - Title I: Rangeland and Farmland Enhancement - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide for the management of Indian agricultural lands to achieve certain objectives. Requires development and implementation of a ten-year Indian agriculture resource management and monitoring plan to meet such objectives. Authorizes an Indian tribe, pursuant to a self-determination contract or self-governance compact, to develop or implement such a plan. Requires the Secretary, in the event the tribe chooses not to contract plan development or implementation, to develop or implement the plan, in close consultation with the tribe. Specifies the general contents of a plan. Requires the Secretary to conduct all land management activities on Indian agricultural land in accordance with such a plan, in an integrated resource management plan, and in accordance with all tribal laws and ordinances, except where compliance would be contrary to the trust responsibility of the United States. Provides for waiver of Department of the Interior regulations or administrative policies when they conflict with a plan or a tribal law, unless such a waiver would violate Federal law, judicial decision, or U.S. trust responsibility. States that provision for such a waiver does not waive U.S. sovereign immunity or authorize tribal justice systems to review actions of the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations establishing civil penalties for trespass on Indian agricultural lands. Treats civil penalty proceeds as proceeds for the sale of agricultural products from the lands on which the trespass occurred. Grants Indian tribes concurrent jurisdiction to enforce such regulations. Requires Federal agencies to defer to tribal prosecution of such trespass cases. Requires the Secretary to contract with a non-Federal entity k…	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-hr-1426	103	hr	1426	Indian Dams Safety Act of 1994	Native Americans	1993-03-18	1994-08-23	Became Public Law No: 103-302.	House	Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]	NM	D	R000229	0	Indian Dams Safety Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish a dam safety maintenance program within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in order to maintain each dam on Indian lands in a satisfactory condition; (2) perform necessary repair and rehabilitation work to bring any unsatisfactory dam to satisfactory condition and to then place the dam under the program's maintenance; and (3) develop a maintenance action plan, with priority given to dams with high or significant risk ratings. Directs the Secretary to develop a comprehensive list of dams on Indian lands describing conditions of: (1) dam safety; (2) risk hazard; and (3) maintenance deficiencies. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) obtain technical assistance from other agencies and departments; and (2) contract with appropriate Indian tribes to carry out the program. States that the dam safety program (of 1980) and the program established by this Act shall be under BIA direction. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-06-20T19:33:16Z
103-s-615	103	s	615	Indian Tribal Government Lease Agreement Act	Native Americans	1993-03-18	1993-03-18	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.	Senate	Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]	AZ	R	M000303	0	Indian Tribal Government Lease Agreement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into facility lease agreements with Indian tribal governments for use in carrying out essential governmental functions. Establishes in the Treasury the Tribal Government Lease Fund.	2025-08-26T13:50:48Z
103-hr-1367	103	hr	1367	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 any Federal or federally assisted program.	Native Americans	1993-03-16	1993-05-27	See H.R.2264.	House	Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]	NM	D	R000229	6	Amends Federal law to exclude a specified amount of income from trust or restricted land held by an individual Indian from consideration as income for purposes of Federal assistance eligibility. Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to increase the amount of cash exempted from consideration as income for purposes of Federal assistance eligibility.	2025-01-02T17:23:47Z

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