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H.R. 3764

Introduced

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2018

Introduced 9/13/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 574.

9/17/2018 • Senate

Summary

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill extends federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana.

(Sec. 4) The bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided by the United States to federally recognized tribes and their members, without regard to the existence of a reservation or the location of the residence of any member.

The service area of the tribe is considered to be the area comprised of Blaine, Cascade, Glacier, and Hill Counties in Montana.

(Sec. 6) The tribe, as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits, must submit to the Department of the Interior, and maintain, a membership roll.

(Sec. 7) Interior must take into trust for the benefit of the tribe 200 acres of land within the tribe's service area to be used for a tribal land base.

Passed House amended • 9/12/2018

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Native Americans
Federal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsLand transfersMontana

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

Sponsor

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Rep. Gianforte, Greg [R-MT-At Large]

Republican • MT

Sponsored 9/13/2017

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

September 13, 2017

Committee Review

July 11, 2018

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Floor Debate

September 12, 2018

Passed Chamber

September 12, 2018

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Placed on Calendar Senate9/17/2018
Engrossed in House9/12/2018
Reported in House9/10/2018
Introduced in House9/13/2017

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors0