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S. 692 · 85th Congress · 1957–1958

A bill to provide that the United States hold in trust for the Indians entitled to the use thereof the lands described in the Executive order of December 16, 1882,and for adjudicating the conflicting claims thereto of the Navaho and Hopi Indians, and for

S. 692 in the 85th Congress (1957–1958) became law — introduced in 1957, sponsored by Barry Goldwater.

During the 85th Congress (1957–1958), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
1957
Policy area
Public lands

Sponsor

Barry Goldwater (R-AZ)

Where it stands

  • Introduced1957
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawYes

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.