S. 817 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
A bill to provide for the addition of certain real property to the reservation of the Siletz Tribe in the State of Oregon.
S. 817 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Mar 19, 2015, sponsored by Ron Wyden with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 19, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 114-262
What it does
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Siletz Tribe Indian Restoration Act to authorize the Department of the Interior to take into trust for the Siletz Tribe additional lands that lie within the original 1855 Siletz Coast Reservation and are located in Benton, Douglas, Lane, Lincoln, Tillamook, and Yamhill counties in Oregon.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Wyden (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 19, 2015
- Passed the SenateJul 14, 2016
- Passed the HouseDec 6, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 8, 2016
- Became lawDec 14, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-262. (Dec 14, 2016)
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