H.R. 3742 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes.
H.R. 3742 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Oct 7, 2009, sponsored by Dale E. Kildee with 44 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 7, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 44
- Policy area
- Native Americans
What it does
Amends the Act commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act to apply the Act to all federally recognized Indian tribes, regardless of when any tribe became recognized. (This effectively overrules the Supreme Court's decision in Carcieri v.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dale E. Kildee (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 38 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 7, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee Hearings Held. (Nov 4, 2009)
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Other Native Americans bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 39: A bill to repeal section 10(f) of Public Law 93-531, commonly known as the "Bennett Freeze".
- H.J.Res. 40: Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009
- H.R. 725: Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2009
- H.R. 1061: Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act
- S. 1448: A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe, the…
- S. 2906: A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to modify a provision relating to leases involving…
- S. 3903: A bill to authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands held in trust for Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo.
- H.R. 4445: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Clarification Act
- H.R. 31: Lumbee Recognition Act
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