H.R. 1061 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act
H.R. 1061 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Feb 13, 2009, sponsored by Norman D. Dicks with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 111-323
What it does
Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act - Declares that certain federal land in the state of Washington shall be: (1) held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Hoh Indian Tribe: and (2) part of the Tribe's reservation. Excludes such land from the Olympic National Park.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Norman D. Dicks (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2009
- Passed the HouseJun 8, 2010
- Passed the SenateSep 29, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 17, 2010
- Became lawDec 22, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-323. (Dec 22, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jun 8, 2010 · Passed347–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands ActHouse · Jun 8, 2010
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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