H.R. 854 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To provide for certain lands to be held in trust for the Utu Utu Gwaitu Paiute Tribe.
H.R. 854 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 16, 2005, sponsored by Howard P. "Buck" McKeon.
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 16, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 109-421
What it does
Provides that subject to valid existing rights, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to described lands are hereby declared to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Utu Utu Gwaitu Paiute Tribe, Benton Paiute Reservation. Declares such lands ineligible for class II or class III gaming.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2005
- Passed the HouseJul 24, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 6, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2006
- Became lawDec 20, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-421. (Dec 20, 2006)
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Committees
- Indian Affairs Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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