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| 99-s-2952 | 99 | s | 2952 | Native American Cultural Preservation Act | Native Americans | 1986-10-18 | 1986-10-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] | MT | D | M000635 | 0 | Native American Cultural Preservation Act - Establishes the Native American Museum Advisory Board. Identifies the functions of the Board to be: (1) the resolution of certain disputes (regarding sacred artifacts or remains) between any museum and an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization; (2) the provision of advice to the Native American Center of the Smithsonian Institution; and (3) the provision of advice to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation with respect to Native American cultural and historical preservation. Authorizes appropriations. Permits the governing body of an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization or museum administrator to file a petition with the Board requesting the mediation of disputes between a museum and an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization relating to: (1) the skeletal remains of a Native American or a Native Hawaiian; or (2) sacred artifacts of such tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to such petition and Board determinations. Requires the Board to publish such determinations in the Federal Register and provide written notice of such determinations to the head of each Federal agency which such Board believes to be providing Federal funds to: (1) a museum, Indian tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization that is the subject of such determination; or (2) program which provides benefits to such entities. Provides that Board determinations are final and not reviewable in any court. Establishes, within the Library of Congress, the Native American Center. Identifies the functions of the Center to be: (1) the preparation, and coordination with museums, of a provenance of all Native American skeletal remains, sacred artifacts, and other artifacts relating to Native American history or culture, that have been collected through Federal funds; (2) the sale of educational materials on the collections of the Smithsonian that relate to Native American culture; and (3) the provision of advice and technical assistance to… | 2025-08-29T16:32:51Z | |
| 99-s-2868 | 99 | s | 2868 | Indian Self-Determination Amendments of 1986 | Native Americans | 1986-09-24 | 1986-09-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 1 | Indian Self-Determination Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 to make a tribal organization, in cases where the Indian Health Service has no direct care facilities and the Indian tribes are served by such tribal organization, eligible to receive a contract for the performance of services provided the tribal organization has the approval of each tribe it proposes to serve. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, upon the request of an Indian tribe, to enter into construction contracts with tribal organizations for the benefit of such tribes. Extends the Secretary's authority to enter into such contracts with such tribal organizations to administer education program functions even when such functions (including construction programs) are the subject of appropriations made to other agencies and regardless of the office within which they are performed in the Department of the Interior. Extends the Secretary of Health and Human Services' authority to enter into contracts with Indian tribal organizations to implement hospital and health facility functions even when such functions are the subject of appropriations made to other agencies or regardless of the office within which they are performed in the Department of Health and Human Services. Requires a tribal organization which has entered into such contracts with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be treated as an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services for purposes of the Federal Tort Claims Act with respect to a tort arising out of the performance of such contracts. Extends the eligibility period with respect to the retention of specified Federal benefits by employees who leave Federal employment to be employed by a tribal organization. Provides, upon the request of a tribe, for the waiver of Federal contracting laws with respect to contracts entered into under this Act, unless declined under specified criteria. Allows the appropriate Secretary to transfer title to personal prop… | 2025-08-29T16:32:35Z | |
| 99-s-2797 | 99 | s | 2797 | A bill to correct historical and geographical oversights in the establishment and development of the Utah component of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, to unify the land base of the Goshute Reservation, to simplify the boundaries of the Goshute Reservation, and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1986-09-09 | 1986-09-09 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 1 | Declares specified Indian lands in Utah to be held in trust by the United States for the use and benefit of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation. Provides the effective date for determining water rights, and priorities related to such rights, in such lands. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to deprive a person of any valid legal existing right or interest in such lands which such person may hold upon enactment of this Act. Transfers all valid Federal rights of way, leases, the right to receive compensation for the use of such lands, and other land use rights or authorizations, except mining claims, to the Tribe. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, not later than two years after enactment of this Act, to determine the validity of all mining claims that exist on such lands upon enactment of this Act. States that the holders of certain claims (hard rock lode) shall not be entitled to a patent unless otherwise provided by law. Sets forth certain rights and conditions with respect to valid mining claims. Declares that all right, title, and interest of the United States, and the State of Utah, in certain additional lands is to be held in trust by the United States for the use and benefit of the Tribe and to become a part of the Reservation. Requires the Secretary to publish a legal description of such lands in the Federal Register. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire by donation, exchange, or purchase lands or interests in lands adjacent or close to the Reservation for the use and benefit of the Tribe. Sets forth specified conditions on the exchange of such lands. Requires the Secretary to obtain the advice and consent of the Goshute Tribal Business Council before entering into any transaction for such lands. Requires title to such lands to be taken in the name of the United States in trust for the use and benefit of the Tribe and to become a part of the Reservation. Requires the approval of the Secretary before any transfer of certain Federal lands adjacent to the Reservation.… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-5460 | 99 | hr | 5460 | A bill to correct historical and geographical oversights in the establishment and development of the Utah component of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, to unify the land base of the Goshute Reservation, to simplify the boundaries of the Goshute Reservation, and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-15 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1] | UT | R | H000172 | 0 | Declares specified Indian lands in Utah to be held in trust by the United States for the use and benefit of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation. Provides the effective date for determining water rights, and priorities related to such rights, in such lands. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to deprive a person of any valid legal existing right or interest in such lands which such person may hold upon enactment of this Act. Transfers all valid Federal rights of way, leases, the right to receive compensation for the use of such lands, and other land use rights or authorizations, except mining claims, to the Tribe. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, not later than two years after enactment of this Act, to determine the validity of all mining claims that exist on such lands upon enactment of this Act. Prohibits the holders of certain claims (hard rock lode) to a patent unless otherwise provided by law. Sets forth certain rights and conditions with respect to valid mining claims. Declares that all right, title, and interest of the United States, and the State of Utah, in certain additional lands is to be held in trust by the United States for the use and benefit of the Tribe and to become a part of the Reservation. Requires the Secretary to publish a legal description of such lands in the Federal Register. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire by donation, exchange, or purchase lands or interests in lands adjacent or close to the Reservation for the use and benefit of the Tribe. Sets forth specified conditions on the exchange of such lands. Requires the Secretary to obtain the advice and consent of the Goshute Tribal Business Council before entering into any transaction for such lands. Requires title to such lands to be taken in the name of the United States in trust for the use and benefit of the Tribe and to become a part of the Reservation. Requires the approval of the Secretary before any transfer of certain Federal lands adjacent to the Reservation. Extinguishes the right of… | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 99-hr-5430 | 99 | hr | 5430 | A bill to amend the Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Judgment Distribution Plan. | Native Americans | 1986-08-14 | 1986-10-16 | Became Public Law No: 99-493. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 0 | Requires the Secretary of the Interior, upon the request of the governing body of the Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, to make a per capita distribution of no more than 80 percent of the funds apportioned to the people of the Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 99-s-2750 | 99 | s | 2750 | Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Supplementary Claims Settlement Act of 1986 | Native Americans | 1986-08-13 | 1986-10-27 | Became Public Law No: 99-566. | Senate | Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] | ME | R | C000598 | 1 | Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Supplementary Claims Settlement Act of 1986 - Establishes in the Treasury the Houlton Band Tax Fund. Directs the transfer of certain funds from the land acquisition fund established for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians of Maine into the Houlton Band Tax Fund. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to publish notice of such transfer in the Federal Register and to manage the Houlton Band Tax Fund in accordance with this Act. Requires the Secretary to pay out of the Houlton Band Tax Fund claims for taxes, payments in lieu of property taxes, and fees for which the Band are determined to be liable. Provides for the payment of such taxes from nontrust, income-producing lands owned by the Band if there are insufficient funds in the Houlton Band Tax Fund. Authorizes and directs the Secretary to expend, at the request of the Band, funds from a certain land acquisition fund to purchase land or natural resources, such lands or resources to be held in trust by the United States for such Band. Sets forth specified conditions and requirements with respect to the acquisition and alienation of and the right of the State over such lands and resources. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-s-2728 | 99 | s | 2728 | A bill to extend the terms of leases that may be entered into by the Tulalip Tribes without the approval of the Secretary of the Interior. | Native Americans | 1986-08-08 | 1986-08-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 0 | Amends the Indian Long-Term Leasing Act with respect to lands leased by the Tulalip Tribes to increase the number of years for which a lease may be granted without the approval of the Secretary of the Interior. Increases the lease length from 15 to 30 years for leases with no option to renew, and from 30 to 75 years for leases executed pursuant to tribal regulations approved by the Secretary before the execution of the lease. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-5222 | 99 | hr | 5222 | Indian Health Care Amendments of 1986 | Native Americans | 1986-07-22 | 1986-09-18 | See H.R.1426. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 1 | Indian Health Care Amendments of 1986 - Title I: Indian Health Manpower - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize appropriations for specified Indian health programs for FY 1987 through 1990, including scholarship programs and continuing education allowances. Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) from denying scholarship assistance solely on the basis of an applicant's scholastic achievement if such applicant has been admitted to, or maintained good standing at, an accredited health professions institution. Directs the Secretary to grant Indian Health Scholarships to Indians enrolled full-time in certain schools for health professionals. States that the active duty service requirements of the Public Health Service Act can be met by specified services, including: (1) service or employment under a contract pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act; (2) employment in a program under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act; or (3) the private practice of a health professional if such practice is in a health professional shortage area and addresses the health care needs of a substantial number of Indians. Repeals the Indian Health Scholarship Program under the Public Health Service Act. Title II: Health Services - Enumerates the health services for which the Secretary is authorized to expend Indian Health Care Improvement Fund appropriations. Prohibits the use of such funds to offset or limit appropriations made under other Acts. Conditions the allocation of such funds upon the health resource deficiency level of the affected Indian tribes. Allocates such funds: (1) on a service unit basis; and (2) in the case of multi-tribal service units, on the basis of the health resources deficiency level of each separate tribe within such service unit. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress a current health services priority system report, including the methodology for determining tribal health resources deficiencies, the funds needed… | 2025-08-29T16:32:54Z | |
| 99-s-2676 | 99 | s | 2676 | San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act | Native Americans | 1986-07-22 | 1986-10-08 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1094. | Senate | Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA] | CA | R | W000607 | 1 | San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act - Provides for the settlement of water rights claims between the United States and the La Jolla, Rincon, San Pasqual, Pauma, and Pala Bands of Mission Indians (California). Requires the Secretary of the Interior, upon the settlement of all water rights claims, to deliver water to the Indian Water Authority in the vicinity of the Bands' Reservations. Requires the Indian Water Authority to reimburse the United States for operational and maintenance costs (except construction costs) incurred in the delivery of such water. Requires the Indian Water Authority to pay costs associated with the conveyance of such water through non-Federal facilities. Prohibits the Secretary from being obligated to deliver such water if: (1) such delivery would require the construction of new Federal facilities; (2) consent is denied for the use of non-Federal facilities; or (3) necessary contracts have not been executed. Requires the Secretary to take the necessary steps to ensure that the delivery of such water will not result in added costs for Central Valley Project customers. Requires the Secretary to use power from the Central Valley Project to deliver water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to the Indian Water Authority. Requires the Indian Water Authority to reimburse the United States at the project use rate for irrigation water for the operation and maintenance costs incurred in providing power for the delivery of water. Sets forth limitations on the costs of providing such power. Establishes the San Luis Rey Indian Water Authority. Provides that the Authority, upon the approval of the Secretary, may lease, sell, and manage any water or power resource on or off the Reservations of the Bands. Authorizes the Secretary to lease, grant rights-of-way across, or transfer title to any Indian tribal or allotted land which is used to divert, convey, and store the waters of the San Luis Rey River for the local entities, including the Rincon and Bear Valley powerplants. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-s-2651 | 99 | s | 2651 | Navajo-Hopi Land Exchange Act of 1986 | Native Americans | 1986-07-17 | 1986-07-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 8 | Navajo-Hopi Land Exchange Act of 1986 - Title I: Prohibits the relocation of the Navajo or Hopi Indian Tribes and the development of, or construction upon, Navajo new lands in Arizona until a final settlement of the land dispute between the two tribes. Title II: Arbitration - Allows the Hopi Tribe, within 30 days after the enactment of this Act, to elect to arbitrate the land dispute. Sets forth specified provisions, with respect to such arbitration, relating to: (1) notice of intent to arbitrate; (2) selection of arbitrators; (3) arbitration procedures; (4) the arbitrator's decision; and (5) a negotiated settlement. Title III: Requires the transfer (provided the Hopi Tribe does not elect arbitration) of all beneficial interest of the Hopi Tribe in the surface estate of specified lands in Arizona held in trust by the United States to the Navajo Tribe, such land to be held in trust by the United States and made a part of the Navajo Reservation. Requires a similar transfer of specified Navajo lands to the Hopi Tribe. Provides for the payment of certain royalties by the Navajo Tribe to the Hopi Tribe in exchange for the extinguishment of specified claims that the Hopi Tribe may hold against the Navajo Tribe. Authorizes appropriations for such payments. Repeals specified provisions of the Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Amendments of 1980. Establishes the Navajo Rehabilitation Fund. Requires income from such Fund to be used to continue the rehabilitation and improvement of the economic, educational, and social condition of Navajo families adversely affected by the relocation program under the Amendments of 1980. Provides for relocation benefits for eligible Navajo and Hopi Indian families who have relocated under the Amendments of 1980. Requires the Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Commission to wind up its affairs and cease to exist within 180 days. Repeals specified provisions of the Amendments of 1980. | 2025-08-29T16:30:30Z | |
| 99-hr-5167 | 99 | hr | 5167 | A bill to declare that the United States holds certain public domain lands in trust for the Pueblo of Zia. | Native Americans | 1986-07-15 | 1986-11-05 | Became Public Law No: 99-600. | House | Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] | NM | D | R000229 | 2 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Declares that all Federal rights, title, and interests to the surface and mineral estates in specified lands (located in New Mexico) of the Department of the Interior are to be held in trust by the United States for the Pueblo of Zia Indians. Requires all gross receipts (including, but not limited to, bonuses, rents, and royalties) that are derived by the United States with respect to such lands to be administered in accordance with the laws relating to trust property. Requires all applications for mineral leases involving such lands pending on the date of enactment of this Act to be rejected and advance payments returned to the applicants. Provides that nothing in this Act shall: (1) deprive any person (other than the United States) of any lease, right-of-way, mining claim, grazing permit, water right, or other interest in such lands before enactment of this Act; (2) affect a specified right-of-way; or (3) affect specified mineral leases. Requires, subject to existing rights, that specified mineral leases (oil and gas) be administered under regulations of the Secretary of the Interior to the same extent and manner that such leases would be administered if this Act had not been enacted. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 99-s-2599 | 99 | s | 2599 | A bill to declare that the United States holds certain public domain lands in trust for the Pueblo of Zia. | Native Americans | 1986-06-25 | 1986-09-19 | Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 1 | Declares that all Federal rights, title, and interests to the surface and mineral estates in specified lands (located in New Mexico) of the Department of the Interior are to be held in trust by the United States for the Pueblo of Zia Indians. Requires all gross receipts (including, but not limited to, bonuses, rents, and royalties) that are derived by the United States with respect to such lands to be administered in accordance with the laws relating to trust property. Exempts such receipts from: (1) Federal, State, and local taxation; and (2) being considered income or resources to recipients for purposes of taxation or income or resources with respect to eligibility for assistance (including under the Social Security Act). Requires all applications for mineral leases involving such lands pending on the date of enactment of this Act to be rejected and advance payments returned to the applicants. Provides that nothing in this Act shall: (1) deprive any person (other than the United States) of any lease, right-of-way, mining claim, grazing permit, water right, or other interest in such lands before enactment of this Act; (2) affect a specified right-of-way; or (3) affect specified mineral leases. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5059 | 99 | hr | 5059 | A bill to provide for the division, use, and distribution of judgment funds of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan pursuant to Dockets Numbered 18-E, 58, 364, and 18-R before the Indian Claims Commission. | Native Americans | 1986-06-19 | 1986-06-19 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11] | MI | R | D000131 | 0 | Provides for the division, use, and distribution of funds appropriated in full satisfaction of judgments made by the Indian Claims Settlement Commission to: (1) the Bay Mills Indian Community, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (the three federally recognized Ottawa and Chippewa successor organizations); and (2) the Ottawa and Chippewa descendant group. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to supervise the preparation of tribal membership rolls and to prepare a membership roll for the descendant group. Sets forth procedures for the enrollment of members on the tribal rolls. Sets forth formulae for the division and distribution of such funds among the successor tribal organizations and the descendant group, including payments: (1) on a per capita basis; (2) for social and economic development; and (3) for the establishment of an Elderly Assistance Program (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe only). Provides for the payment of funds to competent and legally incompetent individuals and minors, and deceased individual beneficiaries. Exempts such funds from: (1) Federal and State income tax; and (2) being considered as income or resources for purposes of eligibility for assistance under Federal assistance programs (including the Social Security Act). | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 99-s-2564 | 99 | s | 2564 | A bill to provide for the proper administration of justice within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation by granting jurisdiction to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Court over certain criminal misdemeanor offenses. | Native Americans | 1986-06-17 | 1986-07-23 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] | AZ | R | G000267 | 1 | Provides that Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community criminal misdemeanor ordinances shall have the force of law within the boundaries of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation and shall apply to all persons. Grants exclusive jurisdiction over misdemeanor offenses committed within the Reservation to the courts of the Community. Provides that such ordinances may not be considered Federal law. Applies provisions of existing Federal law protecting constitutional rights to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community criminal ordinances, their enforcement, and the jurisdiction granted to the Community courts. Defines the jurisdiction of U.S. courts and Arizona State courts over misdemeanor offenses committed on the Reservation. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-s-2557 | 99 | s | 2557 | Indian Gambling Authorization and Regulation Act of 1986 | Native Americans | 1986-06-16 | 1986-06-17 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV] | NV | R | L000148 | 1 | Indian Gambling Authorization and Regulation Act of 1986 - (No Title I.) Title II: Findings and Purpose - Sets forth the findings and purpose of this Act. Title III: American Indian Bingo Commission - Establishes in the Department of the Interior the American Indian Bingo Commission. Requires the Commission, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, to promulgate rules relating to the regulation of bingo establishments on Indian lands. Allows a tribe that is entitled to operate a bingo establishment to enter into management contracts. Requires such a contract to be approved by the Commission either prior to or contemporaneously with the granting of a license to operate a bingo establishment to an Indian tribe. Sets forth specified requirements relating to the approval of such contracts by the Commission. Sets forth procedures for the licensing of bingo establishments and employees. Allows the Commission to: (1) suspend, modify, or revoke a management contract and tribe's license to operate a bingo establishment; and (2) inspect such establishments. Provides for the review of applications for bingo licenses by the Commission. Allows the Secretary, at the request of the Commission, to request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in a U.S. district court to restrain a violation of this Act, or a decision of the Commission, or to collect a fine imposed by the Commission. Grants the Secretary authority to review final decisions of the Commission regarding management contracts, licensing of establishments and bingo employees, and disciplinary action taken by the Commission. Grants U.S. court of appeals courts exclusive jurisdiction to review the validity of such decisions. Grants a Commissioner (a member of the American Indian Bingo Commission) the power to subpoena witnesses and evidence. Requires: (1) a tribal applicant for a license to pay a fee to the Commission; and (2) the Commission to establish a schedule of fees to be paid by such applicant. Establishes a special fund in the … | 2025-08-29T16:29:47Z | |
| 99-s-2545 | 99 | s | 2545 | A bill to place a moratorium on the relocation of Navajo and Hopi Indians under Public Law 93-531, and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1986-06-11 | 1986-06-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 5 | Prohibits the relocation of Navajo and Hopi Indians for an 18-month period. Requires the President to establish an advisory commission to study the remaining problems involved in completing specified required relocations of such tribes. Requires the commission to submit a report to the President and the Congress. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-4900 | 99 | hr | 4900 | A bill to provide for the proper administration of justice within the boundaries of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. | Native Americans | 1986-05-22 | 1986-09-25 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | House | Rep. McCain, John [R-AZ-1] | AZ | R | M000303 | 2 | (Measure passed House, amended) Provides that Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community criminal misdemeanor ordinances shall have the force of law within the boundaries of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation and shall apply to all persons. Grants exclusive jurisdiction over misdemeanor offenses committed within the Reservation to the courts of the Community. Grants Fourteenth Amendment rights to persons who appear before such courts. Allows a person to bring an action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona against persons who deny such rights under color of law. Provides that such misdemeanor ordinances may not be considered Federal law. Applies provisions of existing Federal law protecting constitutional rights to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community criminal ordinances, their enforcement, and the jurisdiction granted to the Community courts. Defines the jurisdiction of U.S. courts and Arizona State courts over misdemeanor offenses committed on the Reservation. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-4872 | 99 | hr | 4872 | Navajo-Hopi Relocation Moratorium Act | Native Americans | 1986-05-21 | 1986-05-21 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] | NM | D | R000229 | 13 | Navajo-Hopi Relocation Moratorium Act - Prohibits: (1) the forcible relocation of Navajo or Hopi Indians for a one-year period; and (2) funds appropriated for the Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Commission from being used for the involuntary relocation of Navajo and Hopi Indians. Requires the President to establish a commission to investigate the financial, psychological, and cultural impact of relocation on the Navajo and Hopi Indians. Requires the commission to submit a report to the President and the Congress. | 2025-08-29T16:29:48Z | |
| 99-hr-4873 | 99 | hr | 4873 | A bill to authorize certain transfers affecting the Pueblo of Santa Ana in New Mexico, and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1986-05-21 | 1986-10-28 | Became Public Law No: 99-575. | House | Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] | NM | D | R000229 | 2 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Declares that all U.S. rights, title, and interests in the mineral estate of specified lands in New Mexico are to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Pueblo of Santa Ana tribe. Waives any claims or charges the United States may have or have assessed against such tribe, including claims for trespass, arising out of the removal by the tribe of minerals in such lands. Retains an easement to the United States to operate the Jemez Canyon Dam. Declares specified lands to be held in trust for the benefit of the Pueblo of Zia. Authorizes the University of New Mexico to convey specified lands in New Mexico to the United States to be held in trust for the benefit of the Pueblo of Santa Ana. Dissolves the restriction that such lands shall be used for archeological purposes. Authorizes the Pueblo of Santa Ana to convey specified lands in New Mexico to the University of New Mexico. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to publish in the Federal Register the legal descriptions of such lands. Provides that upon completion of the above conveyances the lands conveyed by the University of Mexico to the Pueblo Indians shall become a part of the Santa Ana Pueblo Reservation. Provides that nothing in this Act shall deprive any person (other than the United States) of any existing: (1) right of use or title or right of access to public domain over trust lands mentioned in this Act; and (2) mineral leases in such trust lands. Amends the Cherokee Leasing Act to authorize the Pueblo of Santa Ana to lease restricted lands, except the Santa Ana Pueblo Spanish Grant, for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, or business purposes for a term not to exceed 99 years. Provides that the provisions of this Act relating to the mineral rights in specified lands in New Mexico are to take effect when the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register notice of his determination that the Pueblo of Santa Ana has consented to specified private easements of access over lands … | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 99-s-2504 | 99 | s | 2504 | A bill to authorize certain transfers affecting the Pueblo of Santa Ana in New Mexico, and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1986-05-21 | 1986-08-06 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 1 | Declares that all U.S. rights, title, and interests in the mineral estate of specified lands in New Mexico are to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Pueblo of Santa Ana tribe. Waives any claims the United States may have against such tribe, including claims for trespass, arising out of the removal by the tribe of minerals in such lands. Retains an easement to the United States to operate the Jemez Canyon Dam. Authorizes the University of New Mexico to convey specified lands in New Mexico to the United States to be held in trust for the benefit of the Pueblo of Santa Ana. Dissolves the restriction that such lands shall be used for archeological purposes. Authorizes the Pueblo of Santa Ana to convey specified lands in New Mexico to the University of New Mexico. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to publish in the Federal Register the legal descriptions of such lands. Provides that nothing in this Act shall deprive any person (other than the United States) of any existing: (1) right of use or title or right of access to public domain over trust lands mentioned in this Act; and (2) mineral leases in such trust lands. Exempts all receipts derived from the trust lands from: (1) Federal, State, and local taxation; and (2) being considered as income or resources for purposes of eligibility for assistance under Federal assistance programs (including the Social Security Act). | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-4600 | 99 | hr | 4600 | Indian Health Care Amendments of 1986 | Native Americans | 1986-04-15 | 1986-04-29 | Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 263 - 141 (Record Vote No: 98). | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 1 | Indian Health Care Amendments of 1986 - Title I: Indian Health Manpower - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize appropriations for specified Indian health programs for FY 1987 through 1989, including scholarship programs and continuing education allowances. Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) from denying scholarship assistance solely on the basis of an applicant's scholastic achievement if such applicant has been admitted to, or maintained good standing at, an accredited health professions institution. Directs the Secretary to grant Indian Health Scholarships to Indians enrolled full-time in certain schools for health professionals. States that the active duty service requirements of the Public Health Service Act can be met by specified services, including: (1) service or employment under a contract pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act; (2) employment in a program under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act; or (3) the private practice of a health professional if such practice is in a health professional shortage area and addresses the health care needs of a substantial number of Indians. Repeals the Indian Health Scholarship Program under the Public Health Service Act. Title II: Health Services - Enumerates the health services for which the Secretary is authorized to expend Indian Health Care Improvement Fund appropriations. Prohibits the use of such funds to offset or limit appropriations made under other Acts. Conditions the allocation of such funds upon the health resource deficiency level of the affected Indian tribes. Allocates such funds: (1) on a service unit basis; and (2) in the case of multi-tribal service units, on the basis of the health resources deficiency level of each separate tribe within such service unit. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress a current health services priority system report, including the methodology for determining tribal health resources deficiencies, the funds needed t… | 2025-08-29T16:31:08Z | |
| 99-hr-4468 | 99 | hr | 4468 | San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act | Native Americans | 1986-03-20 | 1986-09-09 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-43] | CA | R | P000005 | 38 | San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act - Provides for the settlement of water rights claims between the United States and the La Jolla, Rincon, San Pasqual, Pauma, and Pala Bands of Mission Indians (California). Requires the Secretary of the Interior, upon the settlement of all water rights claims, to deliver water to the Indian Water Authority in the vicinity of the Bands' Reservations. Requires the Indian Water Authority to reimburse the United States for operational and maintenance costs (except construction costs) incurred in the delivery of such water. Requires the Indian Water Authority to pay costs associated with the conveyance of such water through non-Federal facilities. Prohibits the Secretary from being obligated to deliver such water if: (1) such delivery would require the construction of new Federal facilities; (2) consent is denied for the use of non-Federal facilities; or (3) necessary contracts have not been executed. Requires the Secretary to use project use power from the Central Valley Project to deliver water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to the Indian Water Authority. Requires the Indian Water Authority to reimburse the United States at the project use rate for irrigation water for the operation and maintenance costs incurred in providing power for the delivery of water. Sets forth limitations on the costs of providing such power. Establishes the San Luis Rey Indian Water Authority. Provides that the Authority, upon the approval of the Secretary, may lease, sell, and manage any water or power resource on or off the Reservations of the Bands. Authorizes the Secretary to lease, grant rights-of-way across, or transfer title to any Indian tribal or allotted land which is used to divert, convey, and store the waters of the San Luis Rey River for the local entities, including the Rincon and Bear Valley powerplants. | 2025-08-29T16:31:38Z | |
| 99-hr-4281 | 99 | hr | 4281 | Navajo-Hopi Land Exchange Act of 1986 | Native Americans | 1986-02-27 | 1986-05-08 | Committee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 1 | Navajo-Hopi Land Exchange Act of 1986 - Requires the Navajo Tribe, through its governing body, to adopt a resolution with respect to the transfer of the beneficial interest of the Hopi Tribe in and to the surface estate of specified trust lands and the extinguishment of specified claims of the Hopi Tribe against the Navajo Tribe. Directs the governing body to transmit such resolution to the Secretary of the Interior. Provides that such resolution shall represent the consent of the Navajo Tribe to the provisions of this Act. Directs the Secretary to review the Navajo resolution to determine if it is in conformance with this Act and if it is a legal action of the Navajo Tribe. Provides that the authorities established by this Act shall lapse if such resolution is not adopted and delivered to the Secretary within a specified time after the enactment of this Act. Requires (upon the publication of the Navajo resolution in the Federal Register) the transfer of all the beneficial interest of the Hopi Tribe in and to the surface estate of specified trust lands in Arizona to the Navajo Tribe, such lands to be held in trust by the United States and made a part of the Navajo Reservation. Requires a similar transfer of specified Navajo lands to the Hopi Tribe. Provides that such lands transferred to the Hopi Tribe shall be in full satisfaction of all interest such Tribe has in the Navajo Indian Reservation. Excludes specified lands from the above-mentioned transfer. Sets forth a formula for the payment of royalties to the Secretary for the benefit of the Hopi Tribe. Entitles the Hopi Tribe to a specified percentage of annual revenues derived by the Navajo Tribe from the development of coal and other mineral resources on specified lands in New Mexico transferred to the Navajo Tribe. Establishes the Navajo Rehabilitation Fund from the remaining revenues for improvement of economic, educational, and social conditions of relocated Navajo families. Extinguishes, upon the publication of the Navajo resolution, specified clai… | 2025-08-29T16:30:51Z | |
| 99-hr-4282 | 99 | hr | 4282 | Native American Diabetes Prevention and Control Act of 1986 | Native Americans | 1986-02-27 | 1986-03-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. | House | Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] | MT | D | W000520 | 21 | Native American Diabetes Prevention and Control Act of 1986 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to determine: (1) the incidence of diabetes among Native Americans; (2) activities the Indian Health Service should take to reduce such incidence, to provide guidance in the prevention, treatment, and control of diabetes, to provide early diagnosis, and to ensure proper health care to those Native Americans who are diagnosed as diabetic; and (3) the fiscal impact to the Federal Government of treating diabetes among such people. Requires the Secretary to prepare an inventory of all health care programs and resources within the United States that are available for the treatment, prevention, or control of diabetes among Native Americans. Requires the Secretary to transmit to the President and the Congress a report containing his determinations and research activities among Native Americans. Requires the Secretary to: (1) implement a program to strengthen and expand the diabetes program of the Indian Health Service; (2) enable the Service to treat such disease effectively; and (3) conduct, for Federal, tribal, and other Native American health care providers, training programs with respect to the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Requires the Secretary to: (1) maintain specified model diabetes clinics; and (2) establish such clinics at additional locations. Requires the Secretary to develop specified programs with respect to data collection and analysis and research relating to diabetes among Native Americans. | 2025-08-29T16:30:29Z | |
| 99-s-2118 | 99 | s | 2118 | A bill to provide for the distribution of funds appropriated to pay a judgment awarded to the Sisseton and Wahpeton Tribes of Sioux Indians in Indian Claims Commission dockets numbered 142 and 359, and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1986-02-27 | 1986-09-23 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 958. | Senate | Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND] | ND | R | A000208 | 2 | (Reported to Senate from the Select Committee on Indian Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 99-468) Provides for the distribution and use of judgment funds awarded to the Devils Lake Sioux Tribe of North Dakota, the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, and the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation, Montana. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to distribute such funds under a specified formula and to prepare a plan for their use. Provides that such distribution plan shall not be required to be submitted to the Congress. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-s-2105 | 99 | s | 2105 | Papago-Gila Bend Settlement Act | Native Americans | 1986-02-26 | 1986-07-23 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] | AZ | R | G000267 | 1 | Papago-Gila Bend Settlement Act - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to pay $30,000,000 plus interest to the authorized governing body of the Papago Tribe of Arizona if such Tribe assigns to the United States all right, title, and interest in 9,888 acres of land within the Gila Bend Indian Reservation which has been rendered unsuitable for use due to the operation of the Painted Rock Dam. Reserves hunting, fishing, and gathering rights in such land to the Tribe. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Tribe to invest such sums in interest bearing deposits and securities. Allows the governing body of the Tribe to spend the principal, interest, and dividends for land and water acquisition and economic development in the San Lucy District. Authorizes the Tribe to acquire a specified amount of private lands. Requires the Secretary to hold in trust for the benefit of the Tribe private lands acquired by the Tribe. Deems such trust lands to be a Federal Indian Reservation. Requires the Secretary to establish a water management plan with respect to such acquired lands. Requires the Secretary to make payments in lieu of real property taxes to the State of Arizona with respect to such acquired lands. Authorizes the Secretary to satisfy such taxes by transferring public lands (including lands within the Gila Bend Indian Reservation) to the State of Arizona. Requires the Secretary, upon the request of the Tribe, to deliver water (at no cost to the United States) through the main project works of the Central Arizona Project to such acquired lands. Requires the Secretary to carry out the obligations under this Act if within a specified time the Papago Tribe executes a waiver of all claims for injuries to land or water rights (including both surface and ground water rights) with respect to the lands of the Gila Bend Indian Reservation. Requires the Secretary to construct: (1) a water treatment facility to provide water to San Lucy village; and (2) sewage disposal facilities to serve such village. | 2025-08-29T16:31:05Z | |
| 99-s-2106 | 99 | s | 2106 | Papago-Chuichu Settlement Act | Native Americans | 1986-02-26 | 1986-07-23 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] | AZ | R | G000267 | 1 | Papago-Chuichu Settlement Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to contract for and make annual additional deliveries, through the Central Arizona Project, of specified quantities of water to the Chuichu area of the Sells Papago Reservation, Arizona. Directs the Secretary to construct and replace facilities to furnish domestic water to the villages of Chuichu, East Chuichu, and White Horse Pass. Requires the Secretary to construct an additional irrigation system within the Chuichu area of the Sif Oidak District of the Sells Papago Reservation sufficient for the distribution of specified acre-feet of water. Empowers the Papago Tribe to devote all water supplies to any use. Requires the Secretary to establish a water management plan for the Chuichu area. Conditions the Secretary's obligation to execute this Act only upon tribal waiver of certain claims against the United States regarding the Maricopa-Stanfield Water Basin. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, upon such waiver, to pay a certain sum to the Papago Tribe's governing body as trustee for the Tribe. Requires such funds to be invested in interest-bearing securities. Authorizes tribal spending of the principal, interest, and dividends. Authorizes appropriations. Prohibits withdrawals of water from South Vekol Water Basin which underlies specified Federal lands in Arizona, except for specified uses. Requires functions of the Bureau of Reclamation under this Act regarding lands within the Sells Papago Reservation to be subject to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act to the same extent as if performed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. | 2025-08-29T16:31:09Z | |
| 99-s-2107 | 99 | s | 2107 | Papago-Tat Momolikot Dam Settlement Act | Native Americans | 1986-02-26 | 1986-09-17 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. | Senate | Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] | AZ | R | G000267 | 1 | Papago-Tat Momolikot Dam Settlement Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) improve the Vaiva Vo irrigation project located within the Sif Oidak District of the Sells Papago Reservation for the annual distribution of an additional specified amount of water for agricultural purposes; (2) operate, maintain, and replace the existing Vaiva Vo irrigation project without cost to the Papago Tribe of Arizona; (3) construct fences and cattleguards in the vicinity of the Tat Momolikot Dam; and (4) determine what additional dam safety measures are necessary to protect life and property in the vicinity of the Tat Momolikot Dam. Requires functions of the Bureau of Reclamation under this Act with respect to lands within the Sells Papago Reservation to be subject to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act to the same extent as if performed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury, if the Tribe executes a waiver of claims against the United States with regard to the construction of the Tat Momolikot Dam, to pay the authorized governing body of the Tribe the sum of $3,000,000 for the benefit of the Tribe and $100,000 for the benefit of former residents of the Tat Momoli village for their relocation. Authorizes appropriations. Conditions the Secretary of the Interior's obligation to carry out functions under this Act upon tribal waiver of certain claims against the United States and the grant of appropriate rights with respect to the construction of the Tat Momolikot Dam. | 2025-08-29T16:33:43Z | |
| 99-s-2095 | 99 | s | 2095 | Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Amendments of 1986 | Native Americans | 1986-02-25 | 1986-09-30 | Became Public Law No: 99-428. | Senate | Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND] | ND | R | A000208 | 10 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Tribally Controlled Community College Assistance Act of 1978 to extend, through 1990, the authorization of funds for technical assistance contracts, grants, and endowment grants to tribally controlled community colleges. Requires credits earned by a student who has not obtained a high school degree (or equivalent) to be counted toward the computation of an Indian student count if the institution at which the student is in attendance has established criteria for the admission of such student. Prohibits credits earned by a student for purposes of obtaining a high school degree from being counted toward the computation of the Indian student count. Increases the amount used by the Secretary of the Interior to determine the amount of grant assistance to be allocated to tribally controlled community colleges for FY 1986. Provides that no tribally controlled community college receiving funds under the Snyder Act may be denied a contract, including contract support funding, pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior (currently, the Administrator of General Services) to: (1) conduct a study of facilities available for use by tribally controlled community colleges and to submit a report of the results of such study to the Congress; and (2) initiate a program to conduct necessary renovations, alterations, repairs, and reconstruction of facilities identified in the study. Amends the Navajo Community College Act to extend, through 1990, the authorization of funds for construction grants to the Navajo Community College. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 99-hr-4215 | 99 | hr | 4215 | Papago-Chuichu Settlement Act | Native Americans | 1986-02-24 | 1986-06-24 | Executive Comment Received From HHS. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 1 | Papago-Chuichu Settlement Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to contract for and make annual additional deliveries, through the Central Arizona Project, of specified quantities of water to the Chuichu area of the Sells Papago Reservation, Arizona. Directs the Secretary to construct and replace facilities to furnish domestic water to the villages of Chuichu, East Chuichu, and White Horse Pass. Requires the Secretary to construct an additional irrigation system within the Chuichu area of the Sif Oidak District of the Sells Papago Reservation sufficient for the distribution of specified acre-feet of water. Empowers the Papago Tribe to devote all water supplies to any use. Requires the Secretary to establish a water management plan for the Chuichu area. Conditions the Secretary's obligation to execute this Act only upon tribal waiver of certain claims against the United States regarding the Maricopa-Stanfield Water Basin. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, upon such waiver, to pay a certain sum to the Papago Tribe's governing body as trustee for the Tribe. Requires such funds to be invested in interest-bearing securities. Authorizes tribal spending of the principal, interest, and dividends. Authorizes appropriations. Prohibits withdrawals of water from South Vekol Water Basin which underlies specified Federal lands in Arizona, except for specified uses. Requires functions of the Bureau of Reclamation under this Act regarding lands within the Sells Papago Reservation to be subject to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act to the same extent as if performed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. | 2025-08-29T16:33:32Z | |
| 99-hr-4216 | 99 | hr | 4216 | Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Act | Native Americans | 1986-02-24 | 1986-10-20 | Became Public Law No: 99-503. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 1 | (Measure passed House, amended, roll call #402 (258-127)) Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to pay $30,000,000 ($10,000,000 for each of FY 1988 through 1990) plus interest to the authorized governing body of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (the Tribe), if such Tribe assigns to the United States all right, title, and interest in 9,880 acres of land within the Gila Bend Indian Reservation to be used for the benefit of the San Lucy District. Reserves hunting, fishing, and gathering rights in such land to the Tribe. Permits the Tribe to withdraw ground water from Reservation lands not assigned to the United States. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Tribe to invest such sums in interest-bearing deposits and securities. Allows the governing body of the Tribe to spend the principal, interest, and dividends for land and water acquisition and economic development in the San Lucy District. Provides that the Secretary shall not be responsible for the review, approval, or audit of the use and expenditure of such sums, nor shall he be liable for claims that arise from such use and expenditure by such Tribe. Authorizes the Tribe to acquire a specified amount of private lands. Requires the Secretary, upon the request of the Tribe, to hold in trust for the benefit of the Tribe private lands acquired by the Tribe. Deems such trust lands to be a Federal Indian Reservation. Requires the Secretary to establish a water management plan with respect to such acquired lands. Requires the Secretary to make payments in lieu of real property taxes to the State of Arizona with respect to such acquired lands. Authorizes the Secretary to satisfy such taxes by transferring public lands (including lands within the Gila Bend Indian Reservation) to the State of Arizona. Requires the Secretary, upon the request of the Tribe, to deliver water (at no cost to the United States) through the main project works of the Central Arizona Project to such acquired lands. Requires the … | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 99-hr-4217 | 99 | hr | 4217 | Tohono O'odham Tat Momolikot Dam Settlement Act | Native Americans | 1986-02-24 | 1986-10-14 | Became Public Law No: 99-469. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 1 | (Measure passed House, amended) Tohono O'odham Tat Momolikot Dam Settlement Act - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury, if the Tohono O'odham Nation (the Tribe) executes a waiver of claims against the United States with regard to the construction of the Tat Momolikot Dam, to pay the authorized governing body of the Tribe the sum of $6,000,000 for the benefit of the Tribe. Requires the Tribe to invest such sums in interest-bearing deposits and securities. Allows the governing body of the Tribe to spend the principal, interest, and dividends for economic and community development of the Tribe. Requires $100,000 to be paid the heads of households residing and owning improvements at the Tat Momoli village in 1969 or their heirs. Provides that the Secretary of the Interior shall not be responsible for the review, approval, or audit of the use and expenditure of such sums, nor shall he be liable for claims that arise from such use and expenditure by such Tribe. Authorizes appropriations. Conditions the Secretary of the Interior's obligation to carry out functions under this Act upon tribal waiver of certain claims against the United States and the grant of appropriate rights with respect to the construction of the Tat Momolikot Dam. Requires the Secretary, within two years after the enactment of this Act, to construct fences and cattleguards in the vicinity of the Tat Momolikot Dam. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 99-hr-4174 | 99 | hr | 4174 | Indian Self-Determination Amendments of 1986 | Native Americans | 1986-02-18 | 1986-08-12 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 1 | (Measure passed House, amended) Indian Self-Determination Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 to include "regional association" within the definition of "Indian tribe." Authorizes a tribal organization, in cases where the Indian Health Service has no direct care facilities and the Indian tribes are served by such tribal organization, to receive a contract for the performance of services provided the tribal organization has the approval of each tribe it proposes to serve. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, upon the request of an Indian tribe, to enter into construction contracts with tribal organizations for the benefit of such tribes. Extends the Secretary's authority to enter into such contracts with such tribal organizations to administer education programs functions even when such functions are the subject of appropriations made to other agencies or regardless of the office within which they are performed in the Department of the Interior. Extends the Secretary of Health and Human Service's authority to enter into contracts with Indian tribal organizations to implement hospital and health facility functions even when such functions are the subject of appropriations made to other agencies or regardless of the office within which they are performed in the Department of Health and Human Services. Requires a tribal organization which has entered into such contracts with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be treated as an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services for purposes of the Federal Tort Claim Act with respect to a tort arising out of the performance of such contracts. Extends the eligibility period with respect to the retention of specified Federal benefits by employees who leave Federal employment to be employed by a tribal organization. Provides, upon the request of a tribe, for the waiver of Federal contracting laws with respect to contracts entered into under this Act, unless declined under specified criteria. … | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-4162 | 99 | hr | 4162 | Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Amendments of 1986 | Native Americans | 1986-02-06 | 1986-10-03 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1083. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 1 | (Measure passed House, amended) Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to authorize an Alaska Native Regional Corporation to issue 100 shares of Native common stock to each Native enrollee. Allows such Corporation, if authorized by an amendment to its articles of incorporation, to issue up to 100 additional shares of Native common stock to certain Natives. Sets forth provisions relating to the class, preference, dividend and voting rights, liquidation preferences, alienation restrictions, and issuance of such additional shares of stock. Grants specified rights to and places certain alienation restrictions on holders of Native common stock. Exempts the Bristol Bay Native Corporation or any Village Corporation in the Bristol Bay region from such restrictions under certain conditions. Sets forth procedures for the termination of such alienation restrictions by the shareholders and a Regional Corporation. Sets forth provisions with respect to the transfer of Native common stock upon the death of a shareholder. Allows a Regional Corporation, under certain circumstances or if authorized, to purchase any or all shares of its Native common stock then issued and outstanding. Sets forth procedures for a Regional Corporation to: (1) amend its articles of incorporation; (2) transfer its assets; and (3) approve certain resolutions. Sets forth procedures for the Bristol Bay Native Corporation or any Village Corporation located in the Bristol Bay region to vote on whether to extend restrictions on the alienation of Native common stock. Sets forth procedures for such entities to: (1) amend its articles of incorporation; (2) transfer their assets; and (3) approve certain resolutions. Authorizes the conveyance of assets, including surface and subsurface lands, by a Native Corporation or its stock holders, after involuntary dissolution, to a qualified transferee entity. Prohibits a Regional Corporation from conveying assets to more than one qualified transferee e… | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 99-s-2065 | 99 | s | 2065 | A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Act to provide Alaska Natives with certain options for the continued ownership of lands and corporate shares pursuant to the Act and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1986-02-06 | 1986-09-25 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration held. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] | AK | R | M001085 | 1 | Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to authorize an Alaska Native Regional Corporation to issue 100 shares of Native common stock to each Native enrollee. Sets forth certain requirements relating to the issuance, class, preference, dividend, and voting rights of such stock. Allows such Corporation, if authorized by an amendment to its articles of incorporation, to issue up to 100 additional shares of Native common stock to certain Natives. Grants specified rights to and places certain alienation restrictions on holders of Native common stock. Sets forth procedures for the termination of such alienation restrictions by the shareholders of a Regional Corporation (including the Bristol Bay Native Corporation and any Village Corporation in the Bristol Bay region). Allows an Alaska Native Regional Corporation, under certain circumstances or, if authorized, to purchase any or all shares of its Native common stock then issued and outstanding. Sets forth procedures for a Regional Corporation to: (1) amend its articles of incorporation; (2) transfer its assets; and (3) approve certain resolutions. Allows a Native Corporation (any Regional Corporation, Village Corporation, Urban Corporation, or Native group) to convey its assets, including title to the surface and/or subsurface estate of land (or any interest therein) to a qualified transferee entity. Requires the conveyance of any assets to be approved by a prior vote of the shareholders. Sets forth specified requirements and restrictions with respect to the conveyance of assets by a Regional Corporation. Sets forth procedures for the Bristol Bay Native Corporation or any Village corporation located in the Bristol Bay region to vote on whether to continue restrictions on the alienation of Native common stock. Sets forth procedures for such entities to: (1) amend its articles of incorporation; (2) transfer their assets; and (3) approve certain resolutions. Prohibits any provision of this Act from diminishing or in any way affecting any governmental author… | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 99-hr-4124 | 99 | hr | 4124 | A bill to amend the Indian Education Act and other Acts relating to Indian education. | Native Americans | 1986-02-05 | 1986-02-18 | Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. | House | Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1] | HI | D | H000449 | 0 | Amends the Indian Education Act to authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to, or enter into contracts with, specified Hawaiian organizations which primarily serve and benefit Hawaiian natives for the purpose of preparing individuals for teaching or administering special projects and programs designed to meet the special educational needs of Hawaiian natives, providing in-service training for persons teaching in such programs, and providing fellowships to such natives for study in graduate and professional programs at institutions of higher education. Renames the Office of Indian Education (within the Department of Education) as the Office of Native American Education. Redefines "Native American" (for purposes of such Act and specified other education-related Acts) to include any Hawaiian native. Amends the Indian Elementary and Secondary School Assistance Act to authorize the Secretary to make grants to, or to enter into contracts with, local educational agencies which primarily serve the educational needs of Hawaiian natives. Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to make technical and conforming amendments. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to, or enter into contracts with, organizations which primarily serve Hawaiian natives for the purpose of providing pilot and demonstration programs for improving educational opportunities for such natives. Amends the Adult Education Act to authorize the Secretary to make grants to, or enter into contracts with, organizations primarily serving Hawaiian natives with respect to the improvement of educational opportunities for Hawaiian native adults. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 99-hconres-276 | 99 | hconres | 276 | A concurrent resolution concerning the timeline for the implementation of proof of eligibility requirements for programs under the Indian Education Act. | Native Americans | 1986-02-03 | 1986-02-07 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7] | MI | D | K000172 | 0 | Declares that the proofs of eligibility for Indian Education Act grants set forth in the Department of Education letter dated November 25, 1985, will not apply for all students for grants distributed for FY 1986. Provides that school districts may count students for whom they are still seeking to obtain information for the FY 1986 grant period. Requires the Department of Education to take all necessary actions to adopt this interpretation and to immediately inform superintendents of the various school districts. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 99-hr-4004 | 99 | hr | 4004 | Haskell Indian College Act | Native Americans | 1985-12-19 | 1986-01-23 | Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. | House | Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2] | KS | D | S000477 | 0 | Haskell Indian College Act - Establishes a corporation to be known as the Haskell Indian College (the College) to be under the direction and control of the Board of Regents (the Board) established under this Act. (The College is currently known as Haskell Indian Junior College, in Lawrence, Kansas, and is currently under the regulation and direction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) of the Department of the Interior.) Sets forth provisions relating to the appointment of members to the Board, the powers of the Board, its election of an Executive Board, and its appointment of a president of the College. Sets forth provisions relating to College personnel, and the application of specified Federal civil service code provisions to such personnel. Requires the Board to submit annual budget reports and proposals to the Congress and the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary). Directs the Secretary to consult with the Board during a transitional period. Directs the BIA to provide the Board with necessary records, and other administrative and technical assistance. Transfers all contracts, records, and personal property held or used primarily in connection with any function formerly performed by the BIA under this Act to the Board within 30 days after the Board assumes its responsibilities. Sets forth provisions relating to the nonprofit and nonpolitical nature of the College. Exempts the College and its property, as well as any contributions, donations, or bequests to the College, from all taxation imposed by the United States, any Indian tribe, or any State or local taxing authority. Directs the Attorney General, upon the request of the Board, to represent the Board and the College in litigation, to the extent such representation is appropriate. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-29T16:30:01Z | |
| 99-s-1988 | 99 | s | 1988 | Native American Diabetes Prevention and Control Act of 1986 | Native Americans | 1985-12-19 | 1986-05-29 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 663. | Senate | Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] | MT | D | M000635 | 6 | (Reported to Senate from the Select Committee on Indian Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 99-311) Native American Diabetes Prevention and Control Act of 1986 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to determine: (1) the incidence of diabetes among Native Americans; (2) activities the Indian Health Service should take to reduce such incidence, to provide guidance in the prevention, treatment, and control of diabetes, to provide early diagnosis, and to ensure proper health care to those Native Americans who are diagnosed diabetic; and (3) the fiscal impact to the Federal Government of treating diabetes among such people. Requires the Secretary to prepare an inventory of all health care programs and resources within the United States that are available for the treatment, prevention, or control of diabetes among Native Americans. Requires the Secretary to transmit to the President and the Congress a report containing his determinations and research activities among Native Americans. Requires the Secretary to: (1) implement a program to strengthen and expand the diabetes program of the Indian Health Service; (2) screen individuals who receive services from the Indian Health Service for diabetes; (3) enable the Service to treat such disease effectively; and (4) conduct, for Federal, tribal, and other Native American Health care providers, training programs with respect to the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Requires the Secretary to: (1) maintain specified model diabetes clinics; (2) establish such clinics at specified locations; and (3) employ at each area of the Indian Health Service at least one diabetes control officer. Requires the Secretary to develop specified programs with respect to data collection and analysis and research relating to diabetes among Native Americans. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-s-1991 | 99 | s | 1991 | A bill to extend programs under the Native American Programs Act of 1974 through fiscal year 1990. | Native Americans | 1985-12-19 | 1986-05-14 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered favorably reported H.R. 3247 in lieu of this bill. | Senate | Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND] | ND | R | A000208 | 7 | Amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations through 1990 for Native American projects under the Act. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-3958 | 99 | hr | 3958 | San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act | Native Americans | 1985-12-16 | 1986-01-16 | Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources. | House | Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-43] | CA | R | P000005 | 3 | San Luis Rey Indian Water Rights Settlement Act - Provides for the settlement of water rights claims between the United States and the La Jolla, Rincon, San Pasqual, Pauma, and Pala Bands of Mission Indians (California). Requires the Secretary of the Interior, upon the settlement of all water rights claims, to deliver water to the Indian Water Authority in the vicinity of the Pala Indian Reservation. Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from being obligated to construct any new facilities. Permits the Secretary of the Interior to utilize non-Federal facilities to deliver such water. Requires the Secretary of Energy to provide electric power to deliver water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to the Pala Indian Reservation. Sets forth specified limitations on the uses of such power. Requires the Indian Water Authority to reimburse the United States for the cost of providing such power at a specified rate. Requires the Secretary of Energy to ensure that no additional costs to project customers will result from the delivery of electric power. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Energy to each enter into such contracts to: (1) fulfill any obligations of such Secretary in the delivery of water and electric power; and (2) continue to provide such services. Establishes the San Luis Rey Indian Water Authority. Provides that the Authority, upon the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, may lease, sell, and manage any water or power resource on or off the Reservations of the Bands. Delegates to the Secretary of the Interior exclusive authority to lease, grant rights-of-way across, or transfer title to any Indian tribal or allotted land which is used to divert, convey, and store the waters of the San Luis Rey River for the Escondido communities. | 2025-08-29T16:30:20Z | |
| 99-hr-3851 | 99 | hr | 3851 | A bill to amend section 901 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. | Native Americans | 1985-12-04 | 1986-03-19 | Became Public Law No: 99-258. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 0 | Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to extend the statute of limitations on challenges to the Bureau of Land Management's determination of nonnavigability of submerged lands in Alaska conveyed to native corporations or groups from five to six years. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 99-hr-3809 | 99 | hr | 3809 | A bill to exempt certain dormitories operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs from space and privacy requirements. | Native Americans | 1985-11-21 | 1985-12-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. | House | Rep. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD-At Large] | SD | D | D000064 | 0 | Amends the Education Amendments of 1978 to exempt certain dormitories operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs from space and privacy requirements. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 99-hr-3752 | 99 | hr | 3752 | Indian Gaming Regulatory Act | Native Americans | 1985-11-13 | 1985-12-11 | See H.R.1920. | House | Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] | NM | D | R000229 | 0 | Indian Gaming Regulatory Act - Establishes within the Department of the Interior the National Indian Gaming Commission. Sets forth the composition of the Commission. Authorizes the Commission to: (1) review tribal ordinances and management contracts related to Indian gaming; (2) monitor Indian gaming and inspect all premises where Indian gaming is conducted; and (3) levy and collect appropriate fines (including the temporary closure of gaming operations) for violation of the standards promulgated by the Commission. Sets forth other specified powers of the Commission. Provides that Indian tribes may engage in, or license and regulate, certain gaming activities within Indian country if the governing body of the Indian tribe adopts an ordinance or resolution which is approved by the Commission and such ordinance does not violate State law. Permits an Indian tribe, subject to Commission approval, to enter into management contracts for the operation and management of a tribal gaming enterprise. Sets forth specified provisions to be included in such contracts. Requires existing gaming operations to comply with the regulations contained in this Act. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-29T16:30:37Z | |
| 99-hr-3651 | 99 | hr | 3651 | Sioux Nation Black Hills Act | Native Americans | 1985-10-30 | 1985-10-30 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] | NJ | D | H000840 | 0 | Sioux Nation Black Hills Act - Reconveys certain Federal lands to the Sioux Reservation. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to identify and inventory such re-established lands, both privately and federally owned, and to accept comments on such inventory from the Sioux Nation and any other interested party. Requires the head of each Federal agency owning lands, water rights, or sub-surface mineral estate within such re-established lands to convey such Federal interests to the Sioux Nation. Grants a specified easement to the United States. Prohibits the conveyance of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial to the Sioux Nation. Grants the Sioux Nation first preference in the bidding for the operation of any concessions at such memorial. Conveys all water rights within the re-established areas to the Sioux Nation. Exempts all such re-established areas from Federal and State taxation and from acquisition for public purposes without the consent of the Sioux Nation. Provides that privately held lands within the re-established lands shall not be disturbed and may be held by the owners, subject to specified conditions. Gives the Sioux Nation the right of first refusal to purchase privately held lands in the re-established areas. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire, by purchase or exchange, all State school lands and interests therein that are located within such re-established lands. Requires the Secretary to undertake to acquire those lands held by the State of South Dakota at Bear Butte. Requires such lands acquired by exchange to be conveyed to the Sioux Nation. Sets forth specified compensation to be paid by the United States to the Sioux Nation for the loss of the use of its lands from 1877 to the present. Establishes Sioux Park (out of national park and other lands) within the re-established lands and provides specified conditions for its use. Designates specified lands (including national forest and other lands) acquired by the Sioux Nation under this Act as the Black Hills Sioux Forest. Sets forth specifi… | 2025-08-29T16:33:00Z | |
| 99-hr-3623 | 99 | hr | 3623 | A bill to declare that the United States holds certain Chilocco Indian School lands in trust for the Kaw, Otoe-Missouria, Pawnee, Ponca, and Tonkawa Indian Tribes of Oklahoma. | Native Americans | 1985-10-24 | 1986-02-26 | For Further Action See S.1684. | House | Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2] | OK | D | S001139 | 5 | Declares that all Federal rights, title, and interests to the surface estate (and specified rights to the mineral estate) in specified lands of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma are to be held in trust by the United States for the Kaw, Otoe-Missouria, Pawnee, Ponca, and Tonkawa Indian Tribes of Oklahoma. Provides that nothing in this Act shall deprive any person (other than the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma) of any right-of-way, mining claim, grazing permit, water right, or other interest in such lands before enactment of this Act. Sets forth a formula for the division and distribution of rents, royalties, grazing fees, and other income derived from such lands which remains unexpended, after the payment of maintenance costs, prior to the transfer of such lands to the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Restricts the use of such income to the maintenance, repair, or development of such lands. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 99-hr-3607 | 99 | hr | 3607 | Southern California Indian Land Transfer Act of 1985 | Native Americans | 1985-10-23 | 1985-11-25 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior. | House | Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45] | CA | R | H000981 | 1 | Southern California Indian Land Transfer Act of 1985 - Declares that all Federal right, title, and interest (including all improvements on such lands and appurtenances to such lands) in specified lands of certain groups or bands of Mission Indians (located in California) are to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such groups or bands and made a part of their respective reservations. Provides that nothing in this Act shall affect any person's right or interest (including any right-of-way, mining claim, or grazing permit in effect on the day before the enactment of this Act) in such lands. Authorizes any person who holds a valid grazing permit and lease with respect to such lands to have the right to purchase (at fair market value) such lands within one year from the date of the enactment of this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, to notify such persons with regard to the right to purchase such lands. Provides that amounts derived (after the enactment of this Act) from sales, bonuses, royalties, and rentals with respect to such lands shall be available for use by such groups or bands of Mission Indians. Subjects such lands to the existing U.S. laws relating to Indian reservations. | 2025-08-29T16:29:30Z | |
| 99-hr-3580 | 99 | hr | 3580 | Indian Economic Development Act of 1985 | Native Americans | 1985-10-17 | 1985-10-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. | House | Rep. McCain, John [R-AZ-1] | AZ | R | M000303 | 0 | Indian Economic Development Act of 1985 - Title I: Designation of Indian Enterprise Zones - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the designation of Indian enterprise zones by the Secretary of the Interior for purposes of extending the tax incentives and regulatory flexibility measures provided by this Act. Provides that tribal governments shall nominate areas for such designation. Limits the designation of Indian enterprise zones to 30 nominated areas over a 36-month period (one-third of which must be in areas with a population of less than 1,000). Limits the period during which such designation shall remain in effect. Provides that the Secretary may designate such zones only if: (1) the area is within the jurisdiction of the tribal government; (2) the boundary of the area is continuous; (3) the area is determined to be Indian lands by the Secretary; and (4) the area meets specified unemployment and poverty requirements. Requires nominating tribal governments, as a condition of the Secretary's designation, to agree in writing to follow a course of action which may include reducing tax rates, improving local services, simplifying or streamlining regulation of business, receiving commitments of private entities to assist employees and residents of the area, or actions for the partial limitation of tribal sovereign immunity for purposes of recourse in contract and other civil disputes within the zone. Authorizes the Secretary to approve immunity limiting plans presented by the tribal government, including provisions for binding arbitration of disputes between tribal entities and zone employers. Specifies that no such plan shall be allowed to encumber or diminish the trust assets of the tribe. Terminates the authority of the Secretary to designate such Indian enterprise zones on July 1, 1986, or 36 months after the publication of regulations pertaining to such zones, whichever is later. Describes areas to which preference shall be given in deciding to designate Indian enterprise zones. Requires the… | 2025-08-29T16:30:04Z | |
| 99-hr-3554 | 99 | hr | 3554 | Klamath Indian Tribe Restoration Act | Native Americans | 1985-10-10 | 1986-08-27 | Became Public Law No: 99-398. | House | Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2] | OR | R | S000607 | 3 | (Measure passed House, amended) Klamath Indian Tribe Restoration Act - Restores Federal recognition along with all Federal rights, privileges, services, and benefits to the members of the Klamath Indian Tribe. Includes members of the Klamath and Modoc Tribes of Oregon, the Yahooskin Band of Snake Indians, and any member of an Indian tribe that resides in Klamath County regardless of the establishment of a reservation for such tribe in the future. Excludes members of the Modoc Indian Tribe of Oklahoma from the provisions of this Act. Provides that nothing in this Act shall alter any property or contractual right or obligation, or obligation for taxes already levied on the Tribe. Provides that the Tribe's constitution and bylaws shall remain in effect and that nothing in this Act shall affect the power of the Tribe's General Council to take action pursuant to such constitution and bylaws. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, upon the written request of the General Council, to conduct a special election to determine whether certain provisions of the Indian Reorganization Act relating to the conservation and development of Indian lands and resources shall be applicable to the Klamath Indian Tribe. Sets forth procedures relating to the adoption of a new constitution for the Tribe. Provides that nothing in this Act shall affect any hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, or water rights of the Tribe. Requires the Secretary to accept for the benefit of the Tribe, and to hold in trust as part of the Tribe's reservation, any real property that is transferred to him. Requires such property to be subject to all valid existing rights (including liens), outstanding taxes (local and State), and mortgages. Exempts the transfer of such property from all local, State, and Federal taxation. Requires Oregon to exercise criminal and civil jurisdiction over such property. Requires the Secretary, in consultation with State and local officials, to enter into negotiations with the Executive Committee of the General Council to est… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-3534 | 99 | hr | 3534 | A bill to provide for the disposition of funds appropriate to pay a judgment in favor of the Cowlitz Tribe of Indians in Indian Claims Commission docket numbered 218 and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1985-10-09 | 1986-06-24 | Committee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6] | WA | D | D000327 | 1 | Provides for the distribution and use of funds appropriated and held in trust by the Secretary of the Interior for the Cowlitz Tribe of Indians. Exempts such funds from: (1) Federal and State income tax; and (2) being considered as income or resources for purposes of eligibility for assistance under Federal assistance programs (including the Social Security Act). | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 99-hr-3526 | 99 | hr | 3526 | A bill to provide for the settlement of certain claims respecting the San Carlos Apache Tribe of Arizona. | Native Americans | 1985-10-08 | 1986-10-20 | Became Public Law No: 99-501. | House | Rep. McCain, John [R-AZ-1] | AZ | R | M000303 | 2 | (Measure passed Senate) Declares that the Congress finds that the San Carlos Apache Tribe of Arizona has satisfied its obligations to the United States with respect to certain liabilities evidenced in an agreement dated May 15, 1985. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-s-1728 | 99 | s | 1728 | Cherokee Leasing Act | Native Americans | 1985-10-02 | 1985-12-26 | Became Public Law No: 99-221. | Senate | Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] | OK | R | N000102 | 1 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Cherokee Leasing Act - Authorizes the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma to lease restricted lands, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, or business purposes for a term not to exceed 99 years. Amends the Indian Self-Determination Act to extend from 1985 to 1988 the eligibility for specified Federal benefits by Federal employees who leave Government employment to be employed by a tribal organization. Amends the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code to provide that service performed by an individual for a tribal organization shall be considered Federal service if such individual returns to Federal service. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-3444 | 99 | hr | 3444 | Cherokee Leasing Act | Native Americans | 1985-09-26 | 1985-12-17 | See S.1728. | House | Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2] | OK | D | S001139 | 1 | Cherokee Leasing Act - Authorizes the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma to lease restricted lands, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, or business purposes for a term not to exceed 99 years. | 2025-08-29T16:31:20Z | |
| 99-s-1684 | 99 | s | 1684 | A bill to declare that the United States holds certain Chilocco Indian School lands in trust for the Kaw, Otoe-Missouria, Pawnee, Ponca, and Tonkawa Indian Tribes of Oklahoma. | Native Americans | 1985-09-20 | 1986-05-01 | Became Public Law No: 99-283. | Senate | Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] | OK | R | N000102 | 1 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Requires the Secretary of the Interior to partition U.S. interests in the Chilocco Indian School Reserve among the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, and the Pawnee, Ponca, Otoe-Missouria, Kaw, and Tonkawa Tribes of Oklahoma. Declares that such interests (including mineral interests) shall be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of such tribes. Requires the Secretary to publish a description of such lands in the Federal Register. Sets forth a formula for the division of income derived from the mineral interests in such lands. Authorizes the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma to make decisions for all six tribes with respect to the mineral interests. Sets forth a formula for the division and use of income derived from such lands which remains unobligated after the payment of maintenance costs (which have incurred prior to the enactment of this Act.) | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-3273 | 99 | hr | 3273 | A bill to amend Title XI of the Education Amendments of 1978, relating to Indian Education, and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1985-09-11 | 1985-09-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. | House | Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7] | MI | D | K000172 | 2 | Amends the Indian Education Act Amendments of 1978 to define "eligible Indian student" as those children who are members of federally recognized tribes or who are at least one-fourth degree Indian blood. Allows children: (1) of Federal employees or tribal employees who reside on or near a Bureau of Indian Affairs' (Bureau) school to attend, pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior, such school without charge for tuition; and (2) who are not otherwise eligible under this Act, to attend a local Bureau school provided the local Indian school board agrees to such attendance and the tuition fees charged are comparable to fees charged by the nearest public school district. Repeals specified sections of Federal law relating to tuition charges to white children in Indian schools. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 99-s-1621 | 99 | s | 1621 | A bill to amend Title 25 U.S.C., relating to Indian education programs, and for other purposes. | Native Americans | 1985-09-11 | 1985-12-28 | Became Public Law No: 99-228. | Senate | Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] | MT | D | M000635 | 5 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Amends the Indian Education Act Amendments of 1978 (the Act) to define "eligible Indian student" as a student who: (1) is a member of or at least a one-fourth degree Indian blood descendant of a member of an Indian tribe which is eligible for Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) programs and services because of their status as Indians; and (2) resides on or near an Indian reservation or meets the critieria for attendance at a BIA off-reservation boarding school. Prohibits charging an eligible Indian student for attendance at a BIA or contract school. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to permit the attendance at a BIA school of a student who is not an eligible Indian student if: (1) the Secretary determines that the student's attendance will not adversely affect the school's program for eligible Indian students because of cost, overcrowding, or violation of standards; (2) the school board consents; and (3) either the student is a dependent of a BIA, Indian Health Service, or tribal government employee who lives on or near the school site (in which case no tuition may be charged) or tuition is paid for the student (in which case the tuition may not be more than that charged by the nearest public school district for out-of-district students, and is collected in addition to the school's allocation). Authorizes the school board of a contract school to permit students who are not eligible Indian students to attend its contract school and provides that any tuition collected for those students is in addition to specified funding. Directs the Secretary, for funding purposes under specified provisions of the Act during the 1985-1986 academic year, to count each student attending a BIA or contract school during the count week for that year if the student: (1) was counted for funding purposes under such provisions for the 1984-1985 academic year; and (2) is an eligible Indian student under the amendment made by this Act. Repeals specified sections of Federal law relating to tuition charg… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-s-1622 | 99 | s | 1622 | Native American Culture and Art Development Act | Native Americans | 1985-09-11 | 1986-05-29 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 664. | Senate | Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] | MT | D | M000635 | 10 | (Reported to Senate from the Select Committee on Indian Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 99-312) Native American Culture and Art Development Act - Establishes a corporation to be known as the Institute of Native American Culture and Arts Development, with a board of trustees including Native Americans from the private sector, appointed by the President, and Members of the Congress. Provides that the Institute shall be considered an agency for purposes of Federal laws relating to labor-management and employee relations. Identifies the Institute's primary functions as: (1) scholarly study and instruction in Native American arts and culture; and (2) the establishment of degree-awarding programs in Native American art and culture. Establishes within the Institute: (1) a Center for Culture and Art Studies; and (2) a Center for Research and Cultural Exchange. Authorizes the Institute to extend preferences to Native Americans in: (1) admissions to Institute programs; (2) Institute employment; and (3) contracts, fellowships, and grants awarded by the Institute. Establishes the Institute as a nonprofit and tax-exempt organization. Prohibits the Institute from engaging in any political activity regarding elective public office. Transfers to the Institute the functions of the Institute of American Indian Arts. Directs the President of the Institute to submit an annual report to the Congress and the Board. Establishes the Institute of American Indian Arts, at Santa Fe, New Mexico, as the site of the Institute of Native American Culture and Arts Development. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-3247 | 99 | hr | 3247 | Native American Programs Amendments of 1986 | Native Americans | 1985-09-09 | 1986-09-29 | Veto Message and Bill Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7] | MI | D | K000172 | 16 | (Measure passed House, amended) Native American Programs Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 (the Act) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a formal peer review process to evaluate applications for financial assistance for specified Native American projects and to determine the relative merits of such projects. Requires the Secretary, when making appointments of members to the peer review panels, to give preference to American Indians, Hawaiian Natives, and Alaskan Natives. Sets forth the duties of such panels. Directs the Secretary, upon approval of an application for financial assistance, to send written notice to the House Committee on Education and Labor and the President pro tempore of the Senate. Provides that administrative rulemaking requirements shall apply with respect to the establishment and operation of any program that provides loans, grants, benefits, or contracts authorized under this Act. Exempts the provisions of this Act from Federal law provisions that do not require notice and a hearing (rulemaking) under circumstances where it would be impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest. Prohibits any rule (or general policy statement) that is issued pursuant to this Act to take effect until 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Requires a copy of such publication to be transmitted to the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to the promulgation of rules pursuant to this Act. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1990 for Native American projects under the Act. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 99-hr-3212 | 99 | hr | 3212 | A bill to declare that the United States holds certain lands in trust of the Reno Sparks Indian Colony. | Native Americans | 1985-08-01 | 1986-08-23 | Became Public Law No: 99-389. | House | Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2] | NV | R | V000124 | 1 | (Measure passed House, amended) Declares that all Federal interest in specified lands in Nevada shall be held in trust by the United States for the Reno Sparks Indian Colony. Provides that nothing in this Act shall deprive any person of any right-of-way, mining claim, water right, or other interest in such lands before the enactment of this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to cancel all grazing permits and leases on specified lands and to reasonably compensate the holders of such permits and leases. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to compensate such holders. Authorizes such lands to be leased by the Indian owners, with the approval of the Secretary, for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, or business purposes. Provides that a provision of the Clean Air Act relating to the authority of the tribe's governing body to redesignate an area (within the Colony) for purposes of compliance with air pollution standards shall still apply to such lands. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 99-hr-3214 | 99 | hr | 3214 | Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Distribution of Judgment Funds Act of 1986 | Native Americans | 1985-08-01 | 1986-10-18 | Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4] | OR | D | W000227 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Distribution of Judgment Funds Act of 1986 - Provides formulae for the distribution and use of judgment funds awarded to and held in trust by the Secretary of the Interior for the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. Sets forth specified conditions with respect to the management and use of such funds. Amends the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Recognition Act to set forth requirements with respect to the eligibility of tribal members to share in the distribution of funds under this Act. Sets forth eligibility requirements for non-tribal members to share in fund distribution. Requires the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs to make a certification with respect to who are members of the Tribe. Declares the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana as the permanent homeland of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-s-1568 | 99 | s | 1568 | A bill to declare that the United States holds certain lands in trust for the Reno Sparks Indian Colony. | Native Americans | 1985-08-01 | 1986-07-16 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered favorably reported H.R. 3212 in lieu of this measure. | Senate | Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV] | NV | R | L000148 | 1 | Declares that all Federal interest in specified lands in Neveda shall be held in trust by the United States for the Reno Sparks Indian Colony. Provides that nothing in this Act shall deprive any person of any right-of-way, mining claim, grazing permit, water right, or other interest in such lands before the enactment of this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to cancel all grazing permits and leases on specified lands and to reasonably compensate the holders of such permits and leases. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to compensate such holders. Provides that, prior to enactment of this Act, grazing privileges exercised under any grazing permit or lease issued by the Secretary on specified lands within the Paiute Canyon Grazing Allotment Range, Nevada, shall not be affected by this Act. Allows such leases or permits to be canceled or modified by the Secretary for failure by the holders to meet specified regulations. Requires grazing fees for such lands to be paid by the holders to the Secretary at the prevailing rates. Prohibits the transfer of such permits and leases to any person or organization other than the Reno Sparks Indian Colony. Authorizes such lands to be leased by the Indian owners, with the approval of the Secretary, for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, or business purposes. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 99-hr-3130 | 99 | hr | 3130 | A bill to prohibit the granting of trust status to Indian lands to be used for the conduct of gaming activities. | Native Americans | 1985-07-31 | 1985-07-31 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] | NE | R | B000403 | 2 | Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from acquiring in trust any Indian land located outside the reservation of an applicant Indian tribe if such land is to be used for gaming activities. Provides an exception to such prohibition. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 99-s-1452 | 99 | s | 1452 | Gay Head Wampanoag Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1985 | Native Americans | 1985-07-17 | 1986-10-18 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 1 | (Reported to Senate from the Select Committee on Indian Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 99-528) Gay Head Wampanoag Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1985 - Establishes the Gay Head Indian Claims Settlement Fund in the Treasury. Authorizes appropriations for such fund. Requires the State of Massachusetts to contribute an amount equal to one-half of the U.S. contribution to such fund. Provides that any transfer before the enactment of this Act of lands located anywhere in the United States or within the town of Gay Head, Massachusetts, on behalf of the Wampanoag Tribal Council, Gay Head Indians, or any other Indian tribe shall be deemed to have been made: (1) in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the United States that are applicable to such transfers; and (2) with the consent of the Congress. Provides for the extinguishment of: (1) any aboriginal title held by the Wampanoag Tribal Council or Gay Head Indians to such lands; and (2) any claim by such groups or any other Indian tribe, State, or local government against the United States which is based on the transfer of such lands or an aboriginal title to such lands. Provides that personal claims to such lands shall not be affected. Sets forth specified conditions that must be met before the Secretary of the Interior can purchase such lands on behalf of the Gay Head Indians. Requires the Secretary, within 60 days of the enactment of this Act, to enter into negotiation for the survey and purchase of such lands on behalf of the tribe at a fair market value. Requires arbitration to take place if the Secretary and any owner of such lands are unable to agree on such value. Requires the Secretary to purchase such lands within a specified time after the price and other terms have been determined. Requires all rights, title, and interest in lands purchased by the Secretary and public settlement lands conveyed by the town of Gay Head to be held in trust for the Gay Head Indians. Requires the Secretary to provide for an interim tribal governing body until… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-s-1453 | 99 | s | 1453 | Sioux Nation Black Hills Act | Native Americans | 1985-07-17 | 1986-07-16 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001225 | 0 | Sioux Nation Black Hills Act - Reconveys certain Federal lands to the Sioux Nation. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to identify and inventory such re-established lands, both privately and federally-owned, and to accept comments on such inventory from the Sioux Nation and any other interested party. Requires the head of each Federal agency owning lands, water rights, or sub-surface mineral estate within such re-established lands to convey such Federal interests to the Sioux Nation. Grants a specified easement to the United States. Prohibits the conveyance of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial to the Sioux Nation. Grants the Sioux Nation first preference in the bidding for the operation of any concessions at such memorial. Conveys all water rights within the re-established areas to the Sioux Nation. Exempts all such re-established areas from Federal and State taxation and from acquisition for public purposes without the consent of the Sioux Nation. Provides that privately held lands within the re-established lands shall not be disturbed and may be held by the owners, subject to specified conditions. Gives the Sioux Nation the right of first refusal to purchase privately held lands in the re-established areas. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire, by purchase or exchange, all State school lands and interests therein that are located within such re-established lands. Requires the Secretary to undertake to acquire those lands held by the State of South Dakota at Bear Butte. Requires such lands acquired by exchange to be conveyed to the Sioux Nation. Sets forth specified compensation to be paid by the United States to the Sioux Nation for the loss of the use of its lands from 1877 to the present. Establishes Sioux Park (out of national park and other lands) within the re-established lands and provides specified conditions for its use. Designates specified lands (including national forest and other lands) acquired by the Sioux Nation under this Act as the Black Hills Sioux Forest. Sets forth specified con… | 2025-08-29T16:29:29Z | |
| 99-hr-2983 | 99 | hr | 2983 | Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan Distribution of Judgment Funds Act | Native Americans | 1985-07-11 | 1985-10-23 | See S.1106. | House | Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10] | MI | R | S000143 | 10 | Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan Distribution of Judgment Funds Act - Authorizes the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan, through its Tribal Council, to establish an Investment Fund to be held in trust by the Council for the benefit of the tribe. Requires the principal from such fund to be used exclusively for investments and for tribal economic development or development of tribal resources. Requires a certain percentage of the Fund's net income to be retained and included in its principal. Requires the Fund to be audited once every fiscal year and treats such report as a tribal public document. Permits the tribe, without approval of the Secretary of the Interior, to adopt any amendments to the constitution of the tribe which were approved by the Tribe Council on a specified date. Requires the Secretary to transfer to the Tribal Council certain judgment funds awarded to the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan in satisfaction of specified claims. Absolves the Secretary of any further trust responsibility for the funds after such transfer. Exempts payment or distributions from the Fund from State, local, or Federal income tax. Prohibits the consideration of such payments or distributions in determinations to deny or reduce benefits under Federal assistance programs or the Social Security Act. Permits the tribe, under specified conditions, to waive its sovereign immunity and to consent to the civil jurisdiction of Michigan courts with regard to the use of the Fund as security for indebtedness. Requires the Secretary to transfer to the Tribal Council all or any portion of undistributed funds appropriated in satisfaction of a specified judgment awarded to the tribe. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to such funds. | 2025-08-29T16:30:55Z | |
| 99-hr-2908 | 99 | hr | 2908 | Indian Education Technical Amendments Act of 1985 | Native Americans | 1985-06-27 | 1985-08-15 | Became Public Law No: 99-89. | House | Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7] | MI | D | K000172 | 12 | (Measure passed House, amended) Indian Education Technical Amendments Act of 1985 - Amends title XI (Indian Education) of the Education Amendments of 1978 (the Act) to revise provisions relating to Indian education. Directs the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) to establish alternative or revised academic standards for the basic education of Indian children in Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) schools when such alternative or revised standards are submitted by the tribal governing body or the designated school board, unless the Secretary: (1) specifically rejects such standards for good cause; and (2) notifies in writing each affected tribe and local school board of such rejection. Makes such rejection final and not reviewable. Requires the tribal governing body or the designated school board to submit its proposal for such alternative standards within 60 days after its waiver of the BIA standards. Revises the deadline for contract school compliance with such minimum academic standards or alternative or modified standards. Prohibits the Secretary from rescinding or failing to renew a contract because of noncompliance with such standards until at least one year after notifying the school of a failure to comply. Requires the Secretary, during such one-year period, to give technical assistance to help the school to comply. Directs the BIA to establish a consistent system of fiscal control and fund accounting for all contract schools, either directly or through contract with an Indian organization, within one year after the enactment of this Act. Deletes certain references to personnel actions based on failure to implement or meet such standards. Prohibits the closing, consolidation, or substantial curtailment of any program or school or peripheral dormitory operated by the BIA, except on a temporary basis where plant conditions constitute an immediate hazard to health or safety. Deletes references to parents under requirements for notification and consultation during consideration or review of such closures… | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 99-s-1396 | 99 | s | 1396 | White Earth Reservation Land Settlement Act of 1985 | Native Americans | 1985-06-27 | 1986-03-24 | Became Public Law No: 99-264. | Senate | Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] | MN | R | B000647 | 1 | (Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #376 (56-35)) White Earth Reservation Land Settlement Act of 1985 - Provides procedures for: (1) resolving claims and clearing titles (by statutory ratification) to certain lands on the White Earth Indian Reservation, Minnesota; and (2) compensating for loss of allotments resulting from such ratification. States which categories of allotments are and are not eligible for compensation under this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) determine, and publish a list of, all applicable allotments (allowing, within a specified time, for the submission, determination, and publication of additional applicable allotments); (2) make determinations of heirships to lands subject to applicable allotments; (3) locate and notify allottees or heirs; (4) establish the fair market value of the various types of land subject to applicable allotments for various years, which shall govern the compensation payable under this Act; and (5) distribute such compensation. Provides a formula for fixing such compensation. Allows judicial review of the Secretary's compensation determinations up to a specified period (after which such determinations shall be conclusive). Gives exclusive jurisdiction over such actions to the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Makes this Act conditional on: (1) Minnesota entering into an agreement to transfer 10,000 acres to the United States in trust for the White Earth Band of Chippewa Indians and appropriating $500,000 for assisting the United States with the administration of this Act; and (2) congressional authorization of specified amounts for the economic development of the White Earth Band of Chippewas. Requires the Secretary to publish in the Federal Register notice that such conditions have been met. Provides, after such publication, for: (1) the ratification of certain allotments and the extinguishment of claims against the United States and Minnesota arising out of transactions involving those allotments; and (2) the prohi… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-s-1398 | 99 | s | 1398 | Indian Education Technical Amendments Act of 1985 | Native Americans | 1985-06-27 | 1985-07-30 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND] | ND | R | A000208 | 4 | (Reported to senate from the Select Committee on Indian Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 99-116) Indian Education Technical Amendments Act of 1985 - Amends title XI (Indian Education) of the Education Amendments of 1978 (the Act) to revise provisions relating to Indian education. Directs the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) to establish alternative or revised academic standards for the basic education of Indian children in Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) schools when such alternative or revised standards are submitted by the tribal governing body or the designated school board, unless the Secretary: (1) specifically rejects such standards for good cause; and (2) notifies in writing each affected tribe and local school board of such rejection. Makes such rejection final and not reviewable. Requires the tribal governing body or the designated school board to submit its proposal for such alternative standards within 60 days after its waiver of the BIA standards. Revises the deadline for contract school compliance with such minimum academic standards or alternative or modified standards. Prohibits the Secretary from rescinding or failing to renew a contract because of noncompliance with such standards until at least one year after notifying the school of a failure to comply. Requires the Secretary, during such one-year period, to give technical assistance to help the school to comply. Directs the BIA to establish a consistent system of fiscal control and fund accounting for all contract schools, either directly or through contract with an Indian organization, within one year after the enactment of this Act. Deletes certain references to personnel actions based on failure to implement or meet such standards. Prohibits the closing, consolidation, or substantial curtailment of program of any school or peripheral dormitory operated by the BIA, except on a temporary basis where plant conditions constitute an immediate hazard to health or safety. Deletes references to parents under requirements for notificatio… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-2868 | 99 | hr | 2868 | Gay Head Wampanoag Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1985 | Native Americans | 1985-06-25 | 1986-10-18 | Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1452 with an amendment by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] | MA | D | S001040 | 6 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Title I: Gay Head Wampanoag Indian Claims Settlement Act - Gay Head Wampanoag Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1985 - Establishes the Gay Head Indian Claims Settlement Fund in the Treasury. Authorizes appropriations for such fund. Requires the State of Massachusetts to contribute an amount equal to one-half of the U.S. contribution to such fund. Provides that any transfer before the enactment of this Act of lands located anywhere in the United States or within the town of Gay Head, Massachusetts, on behalf of the Wampanoag Tribal Council, Gay Head Indians, or any other Indian tribe shall be deemed to have been made: (1) in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the United States that are applicable to such transfers; and (2) with the consent of the Congress. Provides for the extinguishment of: (1) any aboriginal title held by the Wampanoag Tribal Council or Gay Head Indians to such lands; and (2) any claim by such groups or any other Indian tribe, State, or local government against the United States which is based on the transfer of such lands or any aboriginal title to such lands. Provides that personal claims to such lands shall not be affected. Sets forth specified conditions that must be met before the Secretary of the Interior can purchase such lands on behalf of the Gay Head Indians. Requires the Secretary, within 60 days of the enactment of this Act, to enter into negotiations for the survey and purchase of such lands on behalf of the tribe at a fair market value. Requires arbitration to take place if the Secretary and any owner of such lands are unable to agree on such value. Requires the Secretary to purchase such lands within a specified time after the price and other terms have been determined. Requires all rights, title, and interest in lands purchased by the Secretary and public settlement lands conveyed by the town of Gay Head to be held in trust for the Gay Head Indians. Requires the Secretary to provide for an interim governing body for administrat… | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 99-s-1349 | 99 | s | 1349 | A bill to provide for the use and distribution of funds awarded in Docket 363 to the Mdewakanton and Mahpekute Eastern or Mississippi Sioux before the United States Court of Claims and Claims Court. | Native Americans | 1985-06-25 | 1986-03-07 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 555. | Senate | Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD] | SD | R | A000009 | 2 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Provides formulae for the distribution and use of specified judgment funds to the: (1) Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska; (2) Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe; and (3) Prairie Island Sioux, Lower Sioux Indian Community, and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Communities of Minnesota. Requires the addition of specified funds to the distribution shares of the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska and to the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe. Prohibits any person from receiving benefit payments as a member of more than one of the specified tribes. Exempts such funds from: (1) State and Federal income taxes; and (2) being considered as income or resources for purposes of eligibility for assistance under Federal assistance programs (including social security). | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-s-1298 | 99 | s | 1298 | Indian Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Act | Native Americans | 1985-06-13 | 1986-09-19 | Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendments to Senate bill. | Senate | Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND] | ND | R | A000208 | 16 | (Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 1156) Indian Youth Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Act - Title I: Coordination of Resources and Programs - Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretaries) to enter into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to: (1) determine the scope of alcohol and substance abuse among Indian youth; and (2) identify and coordinate programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Indian Health Service (IHS), and other Federal and State programs relating to efforts to combat such abuse among Indian youth. Requires the Secretaries to consult with and solicit the comments of Indians and professionals in the abuse field. Requires such agreement to be submitted to the Congress and published in the Federal Register. Permits the governing body of an Indian tribe to adopt a resolution for the establishment of a Tribal Action Plan (TAP) to coordinate existing resources and programs to combat alcohol and substance abuse among Indian youth. Requires, upon the request of a tribe, the BIA and IHS to cooperate with the tribe in the development of a TAP. Sets forth specified provisions to be included in the TAP. Requires the Secretaries to bear equal responsibility for implementation of the provisions of this Act. Sets forth Congressional intent with respect to the purposes of this Act. Requires the Secretaries to make Federal property and equipment available for community use. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish summer recreation, employment, and counseling programs for Indian youth on reservations; (2) keep BIA funded schools open during non-school year times; (3) preserve school property that is used for alcohol and substance abuse programs for Indian youth; and (4) provide salaried coordinators for such programs. Title II: Education Programs - Requires the Secretaries, in the development of the MOA, in cooperation with the Secretary of Education, to review: (1) Federal programs that provide educational be… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-2678 | 99 | hr | 2678 | White Earth Reservation Land Settlement Act of 1985 | Native Americans | 1985-06-05 | 1986-02-26 | For Further Action See S.1396. | House | Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7] | MN | R | S000795 | 0 | White Earth Reservation Land Settlement Act of 1985 - Provides procedures for: (1) resolving claims and clearing title (by statutory ratification) to certain land on the White Earth Indian Reservation, Minnesota; and (2) compensating for loss of allotments resulting from such ratification. States which categories of allotments are and are not applicable for compensation under this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) determine, and publish a list of, all applicable allotments (allowing, within a specified time, for the submission, determination, and publication of additional applicable allotments); (2) make determinations of heirships to lands subject to applicable allotments; (3) locate and notify allottees or heirs; (4) establish the fair market value of the various types of land subject to applicable allotments for various years, which shall govern the compensation payable under this Act; and (5) distribute such compensation. Provides a formula for fixing such compensation. Allows judicial review of the Secretary's compensation determinations up to a specified period (after which such determinations shall be conclusive). Gives exclusive jurisdiction over such actions to the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Establishes the White Earth Compensation Fund in order to provide the compensation payable under this Act. Exempts such compensation payments from Federal or State income taxes. Authorizes appropriations. Establishes the White Earth Band of Chippewa Indians Economic Development and Tribal Government Fund for the benefit of the White Earth Band of Chippewa Indians (subject to a Tribal Financial Ordinance and Investment Plan and a waiver of U.S. liability for any loss as result of the use of such funds). Requires forfeiture into such Fund of any compensation due for which allottees cannot be located. Authorizes appropriations. Makes this Act conditional on: (1) Minnesota transferring 10,000 acres to the United States in trust for the White Earth Band of Chippewa Indian… | 2025-08-29T16:33:39Z | |
| 99-hr-2624 | 99 | hr | 2624 | A bill to authorize programs for the treatment and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse among Indian juveniles. | Native Americans | 1985-05-23 | 1986-04-29 | Committee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. McCain, John [R-AZ-1] | AZ | R | M000303 | 17 | Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) to formulate a program known as the Indian Juvenile Treatment Program for the treatment of Indian juvenile drug and alcohol abuse, including post-treatment counseling, and to coordinate such program within existing general programs for the treatment and control of alcoholism and drug abuse. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Secretary of the Interior to share resources, including field facilities. Authorizes the Secretary to allocate existing funds or personnel of an existing or new program to designated "crisis areas" on an emergency basis. Requires the Secretary to establish an Office of Indian Juvenile Alcohol and Drug Abuse within the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration which shall integrate the Program with the programs and authorities of the Department of Health and Human Services in the field of alcohol and drug abuse. Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Secretaries of the Interior and of Education to coordinate their departmental efforts and programs related to Indian juvenile alcohol and drug abuse. Requires the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretaries of the Interior and of Education, to develop a program of training in: (1) the identification of juvenile alcohol and drug abusers; (2) preventive education, health promotion, and disease prevention; and (3) counseling techniques on juvenile alcohol and drug abuse. Requires such training to be made available to elementary and secondary teachers and counselors at specified schools. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1989 for such program. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretaries of Education and of Health and Human Services, to review existing materials on juvenile alcohol and drug abuse, including studies and school curricula relating to such problems, and to make available the results of such review to such schools. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to… | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 99-s-1204 | 99 | s | 1204 | Lake Superior Band of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota Distribution of Judgment Funds Act | Native Americans | 1985-05-23 | 1985-05-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] | MN | R | B000647 | 1 | Lake Superior Band of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota Distribution of Judgment Funds Act - Provides for the abrogation of any prior plan for the distribution and use of judgment funds awarded to the Lake Superior Band of Chippewa Indians who are members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Sets forth a formula for the division and distribution of such funds: (1) among the community groups of the Lake Superior Band of Chippewa Indians affiliated with specified reservations in the State of Minnesota; and (2) on a per capita basis. Exempts such funds from: (1) Federal, State or local income tax; and (2) being considered as income or resources regarding eligibility for assistance under Federal assistance programs (including the Social Security Act). Requires the Secretary of the Interior to update the roll of members of the Lake Superior Band of Chippewas who are members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. | 2025-08-29T16:32:30Z | |
| 99-s-1177 | 99 | s | 1177 | Indian Reservation Special Magistrate and Law Enforcement Act of 1984 | Native Americans | 1985-05-21 | 1986-09-11 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] | MT | D | M000635 | 0 | Indian Reservation Special Magistrate and Law Enforcement Act of 1984 - Amends the judicial code to provide for the presidential appointment of special magistrates to serve on Indian reservations and within specified Indian areas which are under Federal criminal jurisdiction. Sets forth the qualification and compensation of such magistrates. Specifies their jurisdiction and powers. Prescribes procedural guidelines for defendants appearing before such special magistrates. Authorizes certain law enforcement officers, including tribal police and Bureau of Indian Affairs police, to execute orders issued by the special magistrate in criminal cases within Indian country. Provides special magistrates with periodic training conducted by the Federal Judicial Center. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Attorney General to appoint: (1) additional U.S. attorneys to prosecute crimes committed within any Indian Reservation or portion of Indian country over which the United States exercises criminal jurisdiction; and (2) at least one assistant U.S. attorney for each special magistrate appointed to serve on Indian reservations. | 2025-08-29T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-s-1106 | 99 | s | 1106 | Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan Distribution of Judgment Funds Act | Native Americans | 1985-05-08 | 1986-06-30 | Became Public Law No: 99-346. | Senate | Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] | MI | D | R000249 | 1 | (Measure passed House, amended) Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan Distribution of Judgment Funds Act - Authorizes the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan, through its Tribal Council, to establish an Investment Fund to be held in trust by the Council for the benefit of the tribe. Requires the principal from the Investment Fund to be used exclusively for investments and for tribal economic development or development of tribal resources. Requires a certain percentage of the Investment Fund's net income for each of the first ten fiscal years to be retained and included in its principal. Requires the Investment Fund to be audited once every fiscal year and treats such report as a tribal public document. Establishes an Elderly Assistance Investment Fund. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to the distribution of income from such Fund. Permits the tribe, without approval of the Secretary of the Interior, to adopt any amendments to the constitution of the tribe which were approved by the Tribal Council on a specified date. Requires the Secretary to transfer to the Tribal Council certain judgment funds awarded to the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan in satisfaction of specified claims. Absolves the Secretary of any further trust responsibility for the funds after such transfer. Authorizes the Secretary to assume administration of the Investment Fund if the Tribal Council materially fails to administer such Fund in accordance with this Act. Limits the Secretary's assumption of the Investment Fund upon such a failure for a period not to exceed six months. Exempts payment or distributions from the Investment Fund from State, local, or Federal income tax. Prohibits the consideration of such payments or distributions in determinations to deny or reduce benefits under Federal assistance programs or the Social Security Act. Permits the tribe, under specified conditions, to waive its sovereign immunity and to consent to the civil jurisdiction of Michigan courts with regard to the use of the Investment … | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-2174 | 99 | hr | 2174 | A bill to provide for the transfer to the Colville Business Council of any undistributed portion of amounts appropriated in satisfaction of certain judgments awarded the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation before the Indian Claims Commission. | Native Americans | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-28 | Became Public Law No: 99-133. | House | Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5] | WA | D | F000239 | 1 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to transfer funds awarded to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to the Colville Business Council. Provides for the transfer of any accrued interest on such funds to the Council. Sets forth the specified uses of such funds. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 99-hr-2136 | 99 | hr | 2136 | Steelhead Trout Protection Act | Native Americans | 1985-04-18 | 1985-11-12 | Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Interior. | House | Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2] | WA | D | S001115 | 1 | Steelhead Trout Protection Act - Declares that State laws and regulations prohibiting, restricting, or regulating the taking, possession, transportation, or sale of steelhead trout shall apply to and be enforceable against Indians and Indian tribes at places within such State both within and without the boundaries of an Indian reservation in the same manner and to the same extent as such laws and regulations apply to other persons. Declares that the authority provided by this Act shall be in addition to any jurisdiction to enact and enforce fish and game laws held by that State immediately preceding the date of enactment of this Act. Permits an Indian tribe to require (in addition to State license requirements) licenses and fees for fishing for steelhead trout on the tribe's Indian trust land or in waters within the tribe's reservation boundaries. Prohibits a State from requiring a license or fee from a member of an Indian tribe for such fishing or for fishing at usual and accustomed fishing grounds of such tribe. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enforce such licensing requirements of Indian tribes. Authorizes tribal enforcement personnel to makes arrests and seizures relating to violations of such requirements. Sets forth procedures and penalties relating to such violations. Confers exclusive jurisdiction on the U.S. Claims Court over all causes of action seeking compensation for an alleged taking of Indian treaty rights arising under or growing out of this Act. Sets forth procedures for such claims. | 2025-08-29T16:31:29Z | |
| 99-s-954 | 99 | s | 954 | Steelhead Trout Protection Act | Native Americans | 1985-04-18 | 1985-07-11 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-240. | Senate | Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] | WA | R | G000333 | 2 | Steelhead Trout Protection Act - Declares that State laws and regulations prohibiting, restricting, or regulating the taking, possession, transportation, or sale of steelhead trout shall apply to and be enforceable against Indians and Indian tribes at places within such State both within and without the boundaries of an Indian reservation in the manner and to the same extent as such laws and regulations apply to other persons. Declares that the authority provided by this Act shall be in addition to any jurisdiction to enact and enforce fish and game laws held by that State immediately preceding the date of enactment of this Act. Permits an Indian tribe to require (in addition to State license requirements) licenses and fees for fishing for steelhead trout on the tribe's Indian trust land or in waters within the tribe's reservation boundaries. Prohibits a State from requiring a license or fee from a member of an Indian tribe for such fishing or for fishing at usual and accustomed fishing grounds of such tribe. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enforce such licensing requirements of Indian tribes. Authorizes tribal enforcement personnel to makes arrests and seizures relating to violations of such requirements. Sets forth procedures and penalties relating to such violations. Confers exclusive juridiction on the U.S. Claims Court over all causes of action seeking compensation for an alleged taking of Indian treaty rights arising under or growing out of this Act. Sets forth procedures for such claims. | 2025-08-29T16:29:58Z | |
| 99-s-902 | 99 | s | 902 | Indian Gaming Control Act | Native Americans | 1985-04-04 | 1986-06-17 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 3 | Indian Gaming Control Act - Establishes Federal standards for gaming activities in Indian country. Defines "gaming." Makes gaming illegal within Indian country unless conducted pursuant to a tribal ordinance or resolution adopted by an Indian tribal government and approved by the Secretary of the Interior or the Regional Indian Gaming Commission (established pursuant to this Act). Sets forth criminal penalties. Requires the Secretary or the Commission, under specified conditions, to approve any tribal ordinance or resolution concerning the conduct, licensing, or regulation of gaming activity within the tribe's jurisdiction. Provides for the licensing and regulation of gaming conducted or operated by individual tribal members or nontribal individuals or entities. Requires such licensing and regulation to be at least as restrictive as that under the applicable State's laws. Prohibits tribal members or such individuals or entities from being eligible to receive a tribal license to conduct gaming operations within a tribe's jurisdiction if not otherwise eligible to receive a State license to conduct such operations. Permits a tribe, subject to approval by the Secretary or the Commission, to enter into management contracts for the operation and management of a tribal gaming enterprise for a fee which shall not exceed 49 percent of the net revenues of such operation. Sets forth certain information and contract requirements. Permits the Secretary or the Commission to disapprove or to void such contracts where either has knowledge of specified facts. Sets forth the time by which existing gaming operations in Indian country must comply with the requirements of this Act. Authorizes Indian tribes within the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to organize and establish a Regional Indian Gaming Commission. Provides that each Commission shall have the same authority as the Secretary with respect to the approval or disapproval of Indian gaming activities. Authorizes the payment of an assessment by each Indian tribe… | 2025-08-29T16:30:58Z | |
| 99-hr-1903 | 99 | hr | 1903 | Lake Superior Band of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota Distribution of Judgment Funds Act | Native Americans | 1985-04-02 | 1985-11-11 | Became Public Law No: 99-146. | House | Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] | MN | D | O000006 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Sets forth a formula for the division and distribution of Indian Claims Commission judgments awarded to the Lake Superior Band of Chippewa Indians and Mississippi Band of Chippewa Indians (which includes members of several Chippewa Bands on reservations or communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin). Exempts such funds from: (1) Federal and State income tax; and (2) being considered as income or resources for purposes of eligibility for assistance under Federal assistance programs (including the Social Security Act). | 2025-08-29T16:29:53Z | |
| 99-hr-1904 | 99 | hr | 1904 | Mississippi Band of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota Distribution of Judgment Funds Act | Native Americans | 1985-04-02 | 1986-08-08 | Became Public Law No: 99-377. | House | Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] | MN | D | O000006 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Sets forth a formula for the division and distribution of Indian Claims Commission judgments awarded to the Mississippi Band of Chippewa Indians who are members of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Exempts such funds from: (1) Federal and State income tax; and (2) being considered as income or resources for purposes of eligibility for assistance under Federal assistance programs (including the Social Security Act). | 2025-08-29T16:33:27Z | |
| 99-hr-1915 | 99 | hr | 1915 | A bill to establish procedures for review of tribal constitutions and bylaws or amendments thereto pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 987). | Native Americans | 1985-04-02 | 1986-09-24 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Requires the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) complete a technical and legal review of any tribal constitution or bylaws or amendments proposed under the Indian Reorganization Act; and (2) call an election for the adoption of such proposed constitution, bylaws, or amendments. Requires the Secretary to notify the tribe of any inconsistency with Federal law with respect to such constitution, bylaws, or amendments. Establishes procedures for the approval or disapproval of such proposed constitution, bylaws, or amendments. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-1919 | 99 | hr | 1919 | Bureau of Indian Affairs Fiscal Accountability Act of 1985 | Native Americans | 1985-04-02 | 1985-06-14 | Field Hearings Held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 2 | Bureau of Indian Affairs Fiscal Accountability Act of 1985 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior (the Secretary) to submit to certain congressional committees an Initial Report on Appropriations Allotment for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Requires such Report to identify the allotments made to specified Indian programs and activities. Requires such Report to include a certification by the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs (Assistant Secretary) that funds appropriated to the Bureau of Indian Affairs will be allotted as presented in the Report. Prohibits funds allotted to one activity from being transferred to another activity, except with congressional approval or direction. Permits the Assistant Secretary, with the consent of an Indian tribe, to transfer not more than ten percent of the funds allocated to such activity to another activity. Requires the Secretary to submit a Reconciliation Report on Appropriations Allotment for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to certain congressional committees after each fiscal year. Requires such Report to explain any differences between actual expenditures within a subactivity and the allotment assignment to such subactivity. Requires the Secretary to establish procedures to require Bureau of Indian Affairs officials who have been delegated authority to authorize such expenditures to certify to the Assistant Secretary a schedule of actual expenditures made by such official. Sets forth administrative and criminal penalties for certain officials who violate the transfer provisions of this Act. | 2025-08-29T16:29:36Z | |
| 99-hr-1920 | 99 | hr | 1920 | Indian Gaming Regulatory Act | Native Americans | 1985-04-02 | 1986-09-26 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1003. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 8 | (Reported to Senate from the Slect Committee on Indian Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 99-493) Indian Gaming Regulatory Act - Establishes Federal standards for gaming activity on Indian lands. Makes gaming class II (bingo or lotto) and class III (all other forms of gaming not covered under class I or II) activities illegal on certain trust lands located outside of an Indian tribe's reservation unless such tribe obtains the concurrence of the Governor of the State, the legislature, and county and municipal governments. Provides that the provisions of this Act shall not prevent the Secretary of the Interior, upon the request of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, from accepting in trust all interest of the Tribe in specified Indian lands. Applies provisions of the Internal Revenue Code concerning the taxation, reporting, and withholding of taxes to the operation of such activities. Establishes within the Department of the Interior the National Indian Gaming Commission. Authorizes the Commission to: (1) monitor Indian gaming activities; (2) establish regulations for the assessment and collection of civil fines; and (3) implement such other regulations as it deems appropriate. Exempts class I gaming (social games for prizes of minimal value) activities from the provisions of this Act. Provides that Indian tribes may engage in, or license and regulate, class II gaming activities on Indian lands if the governing body of the Indian tribe adopts an ordinance or resolution which is approved by the Chairman of the Commission. Requires tribal licensing requirements for class II gaming activities to be at least as restrictive as State law governing similar gaming within the State. Requires the Secretary to prepare a list of each class II gaming activity and publish such list in the Federal Register. Permits an Indian tribe, subject to the approval of the Chairman, to enter into management contracts for the operation and management of class II gaming activities. Sets forth: (1) specified information to be incl… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-s-830 | 99 | s | 830 | A bill to amend the Indian Education Act and other Acts relating to Indian Education. | Native Americans | 1985-04-02 | 1986-06-12 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-730. | Senate | Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] | MT | D | M000635 | 2 | Amends the Indian Education Act to authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to, or enter into contracts with, specified Hawaiian organizations which primarily serve and benefit Hawaiian natives for the purpose of preparing individuals for teaching or administering special projects and programs designed to meet the special educational needs of Hawaiian natives, providing in-service training for persons teaching in such programs, and providing fellowships to such natives for study in graduate and professional programs at institutions of higher education. Renames the Office of Indian Education (within the Department of Education) as the Office of Native American Education. Makes various technical and conforming amendments. Redefines "Native American" (for purposes of such Act and specified other education-related Acts) to include any Hawaiian native. Amends the Indian Elementary and Secondary School Assistance Act to authorize the Secretary to make grants to, or to enter into contracts with, local educational agencies which primarily serve the educational needs of Hawaiian natives. Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to make technical and conforming amendments with this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to, or enter into contracts with, organizations which primarily serve Hawaiian natives for the purpose of providing pilot and demonstration programs for improving educational opportunities for such natives. Amends the Adult Education Act to authorize the Secretary to make grants to, or enter into contracts with, organizations primarily serving Hawaiian natives with respect to the improvement of educational opportunities for Hawaiian native adults. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-1535 | 99 | hr | 1535 | A bill to amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to authorize the provision of financial assistance to agencies serving Native American Pacific Islanders (including American Samoan Natives). | Native Americans | 1985-03-19 | 1985-04-01 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources. | House | Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | A000189 | 5 | Amends the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to make Native American Pacific Islanders (including American Samoan Natives) eligible for economic opportunity projects administered under the Act. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 99-s-641 | 99 | s | 641 | A bill to preclude certain restriction of loan guarantee and loan insurance authority under the Indian Financing Act of 1974. | Native Americans | 1985-03-07 | 1985-03-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] | MI | D | L000261 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to guarantee loans to the full extent authorized under the Indian Financing Act of 1974, subject only to restrictions under the Act and the availability of eligible applicants. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-1426 | 99 | hr | 1426 | Indian Health Care Amendments of 1986 | Native Americans | 1985-03-05 | 1986-10-18 | Senate concurred in the House amendments to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SP3499) by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 32 | (Senate agreed to House amendments to Senate amendment with an amendment) Indian Health Care Amendments of 1986 - Title I: Indian Health Manpower - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize appropriations for specified Indian health programs for FY 1987 through 1990, including scholarship programs and continuing education allowances. Provides for a freeze on the total amount to be appropriated for such programs. Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) from denying scholarship assistance solely on the basis of an applicant's scholastic achievement if such applicant has been admitted to, or maintained good standing at, an accredited health professions institution. Directs the Secretary to grant Indian Health Scholarships to Indians enrolled full-time in certain schools for health professionals. States that the active duty service requirements prescribed under the Public Health Service Act shall be met by a recipient of an Indian Health Scholarship by service or employment: (1) in the Indian Health Service; (2) under a contract pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act; (3) in a program under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act; or (4) in the private practice of his or her health profession if such practice is in a health professional shortage area and addresses the health care needs of a substantial number of Indians. Repeals the Indian Health Scholarship Program under the Public Health Service Act. Title II: Health Services - Enumerates the health services for which the Secretary is authorized to expend Indian Health Care Improvement Fund appropriations. Prohibits the use of such funds to offset or limit appropriations made under other Acts. Conditions the allocation of such funds upon the health resource deficiency level of the affected Indian tribes. Allocates such funds on a service unit basis. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress a current health services priority system report, including the methodology for determ… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-1344 | 99 | hr | 1344 | Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act | Native Americans | 1985-02-28 | 1986-09-25 | Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 998. | House | Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16] | TX | D | C000621 | 1 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act - Title I: Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Restoration - Redesignates the Tiwa Indians of Ysleta, Texas, as the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo. Restores Federal recognition, rights, and benefits to such tribe. Provides that nothing in this Act shall affect the power of the State of Texas to enact special legislation to benefit the tribe. Authorizes Texas to perform services that benefit the tribe. Recognizes the authority of the Tribal Council. Declares their reservation to be a Federal Indian reservation. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to accept and hold in trust tribal lands conveyed by the tribe and Texas. Grants Texas civil and criminal jurisdiction within such reservation. Requires the Secretary to develop a plan for the enlargement of the reservation for the tribe. Requires the Secretary to submit such plan to the Congress. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to the development of such plan. Repeals the Tiwa Indians Act. Prohibits gaming, gambling, lottery, or bingo, as defined by Texas law, on the tribe's reservation and on tribal lands. Sets forth both civil and criminal penalties for violations of such prohibition. Prohibits construing such prohibition as a grant of civil regulatory jurisdiction to Texas. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to the tribe's membership. Title II: Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas - States that the Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas shall be considered as one tribal unit for purposes of Federal law. Restores Federal recognition, rights, and benefits to such tribe. Authorizes Texas to perform services that benefit the tribe. Provides that nothing in this Act shall affect the power of the State of Texas to enact special legislation to benefit the tribe. Retains the existing tribal constitution and bylaws. Requires the Secretary, upon the request of the Tribal Council, to hold an election for the members of the tribe for… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-hr-1156 | 99 | hr | 1156 | Indian Youth Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Act | Native Americans | 1985-02-20 | 1986-09-16 | House Incorporated this Measure (Amended) in S.1298 as an Amendment. | House | Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] | NE | R | B000403 | 61 | (Measure passed House, amended) Indian Youth Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Act - Title I: Coordination of Resources and Programs - Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretaries) to enter into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to: (1) determine the scope of alcohol and substance abuse among Indian youth; and (2) identify and coordinate programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Indian Health Service (IHS), and other Federal and State programs relating to efforts to combat such abuse among Indian youth. Requires the Secretaries to consult with and solicit the comments of Indians and professionals in the abuse field. Requires such agreement to be submitted to the Congress and published in the Federal Register. Permits the governing body of an Indian tribe to adopt a resolution for the establishment of a Tribal Action Plan (TAP) to coordinate existing resources and programs to combat alcohol and substance abuse among Indian youth. Requires, upon the request of a tribe, the BIA and IHS to cooperate with the tribe in the development of a TAP. Sets forth specified provisions to be included in the TAP. Requires the Secretaries to bear equal responsibility for implementation of the provisions of this Act. Sets forth Congressional intent with respect to the purposes of this Act. Requires the Secretaries to make Federal property and equipment available for community use. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish summer recreation, employment, and counseling programs for Indian youth on reservations; (2) keep BIA funded schools open during non-school year times; (3) preserve school property that is used for alcohol and substance abuse programs for Indian youth; and (4) provide salaried coordinators for such programs. Title II: Education Programs - Requires the Secretaries, in the development of the MOA, in cooperation with the Secretary of Education, to review: (1) Federal programs that provide educational benefits to Indian child… | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 99-hr-1092 | 99 | hr | 1092 | A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. | Native Americans | 1985-02-07 | 1985-07-29 | House Incorporated this Measure (Amended) in S.444 as an Amendment. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain U.S. lands to NANA Regional Corporation in exchange for lands owned by such Corporation. Prohibits the Secretary from conveying specified lands to the Corporation. Grants to the Corporation an easement in specified lands for the construction of the Red Dog Mine Transportation System. Requires the Secretary to execute the necessary documents evidencing such grant. Sets forth specified limitations and conditions as to any access to the lands that are subject to such easements. Requires the Secretary, acting through the National Park Service, to monitor the construction of the Red Dog Mine Transportation System. Establishes a procedure for the submission and review of complaints to the Secretary with respect to the construction of such system. Prohibits the Secretary from agreeing to any amendment to an agreement between the United States and the Corporation executed in 1985 without first consulting with specified congressional committees. Permits the Corporation to convey and relinquish to the United States (for exchange) any interest it has in the surface or subsurface estate in specified lands. Grants to the Corporation certain rights to sand, gravel, and related construction materials. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 99-s-444 | 99 | s | 444 | A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. | Native Americans | 1985-02-07 | 1985-09-25 | Became Public Law No: 99-96. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] | AK | R | M001085 | 1 | (Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment) Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain U.S. lands to NANA Regional Corporation in exchange for lands owned by such Corporation. Prohibits the Secretary from conveying specified lands to the Corporation. Grants to the Corporation an easement in specified lands for the construction of the Red Dog Mine Transportation System. Requires the Secretary to execute the necessary documents evidencing such grant. Sets forth specified limitations and conditions as to any access to the lands that are subject to such easements. Requires the Secretary, acting through the National Park Service, to monitor the construction of the Red Dog Mine Transportation System. Establishes a procedure for the submission and review of complaints to the Secretary with respect to the construction of such system. Prohibits the Secretary from agreeing to any amendment to an agreement between the United States and the Corporation executed in 1985 without first consulting with specified congressional committees. Permits the Corporation, under certain conditions, to convey or relinquish to the United States (for exchanges) any interest it has in the surface or subsurface estate in specified lands. Grants to the Corporation certain rights to sand, gravel, and related construction materials. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 99-s-400 | 99 | s | 400 | Indian Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Act of 1985 | Native Americans | 1985-02-06 | 1985-06-01 | Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held at Gallup, NM. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-276. | Senate | Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] | NM | D | B000468 | 1 | Indian Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Act of 1985 - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) to provide, through the Indian Health Service, health promotion and disease prevention services to Indians. Directs the Secretary to conduct a study of the needs of Indians with respect to such services and to develop a comprehensive plan for their provision by the Service. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress with respect to such project. Requires the Secretary to establish at least one demonstration project to determine the most effective and cost efficient way to deliver preventive health services to Indians and to train Indians in the provision of such services to members of their tribe and to other tribes. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts with, or make grants to, specified schools to carry out such demonstration project. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress with respect to such project. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to maintain a Community Health Representative Program for the training of Indians as health paraprofessionals and for the provision of health care to Indian communities. | 2025-08-29T16:31:25Z | |
| 99-s-354 | 99 | s | 354 | Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians Separation Act | Native Americans | 1985-01-31 | 1985-01-31 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] | MN | R | B000647 | 1 | Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians Separation Act - Recognizes the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians as an Indian tribe separate and distinct from the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Declares that the Mille Lacs Band shall be known by the official name, Mille Lacs Federation of Chippewas. Declares the Federation to be a self-governing Indian tribe and authorizes it to adopt a constitution and bylaws. Makes the Federation eligible for all Federal services and benefits which are provided to Indians because of their status as Indians. Sets forth partition guidelines for trust lands held in trust for the benefit of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Substitutes the Federation as a party in pending litigation brought by or on behalf of the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians. Sets forth guidelines for the award and allocation of judgment funds between the Federation and the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. Amends the Federal criminal code and the judicial code to remove certain Federal jurisdiction over lands under the tribal jurisdiction of the Federation. | 2025-08-29T16:30:01Z | |
| 99-hr-730 | 99 | hr | 730 | A bill to declare that the United States holds in trust for the Cocopah Indian Tribe of Arizona certain land in Yuma County, Arizona. | Native Americans | 1985-01-24 | 1985-04-15 | Became Public Law No: 99-23. | House | Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] | AZ | D | U000001 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Declares that all Federal interest in specified lands in Yuma County, Arizona, shall be held in trust by the United States for the Cocopah Indian Tribe of Arizona as part of its reservation. Applies a certain executive order to such lands. Reserves specified rights-of-way to the United States. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 99-s-277 | 99 | s | 277 | Indian Health Care Amendments of 1985 | Native Americans | 1985-01-24 | 1986-10-08 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND] | ND | R | A000208 | 22 | (Reported to Senate from the Select Committee on Indian Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 99-62) Indian Health Care Amendments of 1985 - Title I: Indian Health Manpower - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize appropriations for specified Indian health programs for FY 1986 through 1989, including scholarship programs. Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) from denying scholarship assistance solely on the basis of an applicant's scholastic achievement if such applicant has been admitted to, or maintained good standing at, an accredited health professions institution. Amends the Public Health Service Act to make Native Hawaiians, subject to available appropriations, eligible for scholarships under the Indian Health Scholarship Program. States that the active duty service requirements of the Program shall be met by an Indian or Native Hawaiian recipient of a scholarship by service in: (1) the Indian Health Service; (2) a program conducted under a contract pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act; (3) a program under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act; or (4) the private practice of a health professional if such practice is in a health professional shortage area and addresses the health care needs of a substantial number of Indians or Native Hawaiians. Directs the Secretary to maintain a Community Health Representative Program to provide for the training and the use of Indians as health paraprofessionals to Indian communities. Title II: Health Services- Enumerates the health services for which the Secretary is authorized to expend funds for the improvement of the health of Indians. Prohibits the use of such funds to offset or limit appropriations made under other Acts. Conditions the allocation of such funds upon the health resource deficiency level of the affected Indian tribes. Permits the allocation of such funds on a service unit basis. Directs the Secretary to establish a review mechanism for tribal petitions regarding the hea… | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 99-s-38 | 99 | s | 38 | A bill to make scholarships available to provide psychologists for Indians. | Native Americans | 1985-01-03 | 1985-01-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 0 | Amends the Public Health Service Act to make psychologists eligible for Indian Health Scholarships. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z |
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