S. 246 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A bill to provide that certain Bureau of Land Management land shall be held in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso in the State of New Mexico.
S. 246 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jan 29, 2003, sponsored by Pete Domenici with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 29, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 108-66
What it does
(Sec. 2) Declares the right, title, and interest of the United States in certain tracts of land in Rio Arriba County and in Rio Arriba and Santa Fe Counties, New Mexico, to be held in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, respectively (including mineral rights), as part of the Santa Clara Reservation and the San Ildefonso Reservation. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pete Domenici (R-NM). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 29, 2003
- Passed the SenateJun 16, 2003
- Passed the HouseJul 16, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentJul 22, 2003
- Became lawJul 30, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-66. (Jul 30, 2003)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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