Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act

S. 50 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 8, 2019, sponsored by Jeff Merkley with 3 co-sponsors.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 8, 2019
Co-sponsors: 3
Policy area: Native Americans
Public law: Public Law 116-99

What it does

Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act This bill authorizes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to assess sanitation and safety conditions on land set aside to provide Columbia River Treaty tribes access to traditional fishing grounds.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats.

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 8, 2019
Passed the SenateJun 27, 2019
Passed the HouseDec 16, 2019
Sent to the PresidentDec 19, 2019
Became lawDec 20, 2019

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-99. (Dec 20, 2019)

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Committees

Indian Affairs Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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