S. 2457 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to provide for extensions of leases of certain land by Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe.
S. 2457 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Dec 12, 2007, sponsored by Joseph I. Lieberman with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 12, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 110-228
What it does
Authorizes any lease of restricted land of the Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe entered into by its tribal corporation to include an option to renew the lease for not more than two additional terms of up to 25 years each, subject only to the approval of the tribal council. Provides that the United States shall not be liable for any loss resulting from such a renewal.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph I. Lieberman (I-CT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 12, 2007
- Passed the SenateFeb 5, 2008
- Passed the HouseApr 29, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentMay 1, 2008
- Became lawMay 8, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-228. (May 8, 2008)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Indian Affairs Committee
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