H.R. 725 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2009
H.R. 725 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010), the Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2009, became law — introduced on Jan 27, 2009, sponsored by Ed Pastor with 6 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
- Jan 27, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 111-211
What it does
Title I: Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments - Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2010 - (Sec. 102) Amends the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 to expand the authority of the Indian Arts and Crafts Board to bring criminal and civil actions for offenses under such Act involving the sale of misrepresented Indian-produced goods or products.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2010
Sponsor
Ed Pastor (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 27, 2009
- Passed the HouseJan 19, 2010
- Passed the SenateJun 23, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentJul 27, 2010
- Became lawJul 29, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-211. (Jul 29, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Jul 21, 2010 · Passed326–92
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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