H.R. 2912 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To reaffirm the inherent sovereign rights of the Osage Tribe to determine its membership and form of government.
H.R. 2912 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jul 25, 2003, sponsored by Frank D. Lucas with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 25, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 108-431
What it does
Declares the term " legal membership" in the Osage Allotment Act of June 28, 1906, to mean the persons eligible for allotments of Osage Reservation lands and a pro rata share of the Osage mineral estate in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, as provided in such Act, not membership in the Osage Tribe for all purposes.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank D. Lucas (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 25, 2003
- Passed the HouseJun 1, 2004
- Passed the SenateNov 19, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentNov 23, 2004
- Became lawDec 3, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-431. (Dec 3, 2004)
Other Native Americans bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 162: Gila River Indian Community Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2003
- S. 222: Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2003
- S. 246: A bill to provide that certain Bureau of Land Management land shall be held in trust for the…
- S. 523: Native American Technical Corrections Act of 2004
- H.R. 2489: Cowlitz Indian Tribe Distribution of Judgment Funds Act
- H.R. 3504: To amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to redesignate the American…
- H.R. 884: Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act
- H.R. 3846: Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004
- H.R. 4115: To amend the Act of November 2, 1966 (80 Stat. 1112), to allow binding arbitration clauses to be…
- S. 1421: Alaska Native Allotment Subdivision Act
Committees
- Indian Affairs Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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