H.R. 794 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Colorado River Indian Reservation Boundary Correction Act
H.R. 794 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 14, 2005, sponsored by Raúl M. Grijalva with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 109-47
What it does
Colorado River Indian Reservation Boundary Correction Act - Declares that the boundaries of the Colorado River Indian Reservation are the boundaries delineated by the Robbins Survey of 1875 and affirmed by the Harrington Resurvey of 1912 (which include 16,000 acres known as the La Paz lands).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2005
- Passed the HouseApr 12, 2005
- Passed the SenateJul 26, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentJul 27, 2005
- Became lawAug 2, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-47. (Aug 2, 2005)
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Committees
- Indian Affairs Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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