H.R. 3137 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
To reaffirm the trust status of land taken into trust by the United States pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934, for the benefit of an Indian tribe that was federally recognized on the date that the land was taken into trust, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3137 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jul 21, 2015, sponsored by Tom Cole with 49 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 21, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 49
- Policy area
- Native Americans
What it does
Reaffirms the trust status of land taken into trust by the United States pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act before the date of enactment of this Act for the benefit of an Indian tribe that was federally recognized on the date the land was taken into trust.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Cole (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 22 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 21, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. (Aug 4, 2015)
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