H.R. 1162 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To provide the Quileute Indian Tribe Tsunami and Flood Protection, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1162 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Mar 17, 2011, sponsored by Norman D. Dicks. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 112-97
What it does
Removes certain federal land within Olympic National Park, Washington, that is designated as part of the Olympic Wilderness from inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Takes specified federal land within the Park into trust for the Quileute Indian Tribe.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2011
- Passed the HouseFeb 6, 2012
- Passed the SenateFeb 13, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 16, 2012
- Became lawFeb 27, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-97. (Feb 27, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Feb 6, 2012 · Passed381–7
Every roll call vote on this bill
Other Native Americans bills in the 112th Congress
- S. 292: Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act
- H.R. 205: HEARTH Act of 2012
- H.R. 1560: To amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration…
- H.R. 1272: Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2012
- H.R. 3319: To allow the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to determine the requirements for membership in that tribe.
- S. 3193: Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act of 2012
- H.R. 27: Lumbee Recognition Act
- H.R. 1250: Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011
- H.R. 2335: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2011
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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