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S. 1892 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

A bill to amend Public Law 107-153 to modify a certain date.

S. 1892 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Oct 19, 2005, sponsored by John McCain with 1 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
Oct 19, 2005
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Native Americans
Public law
Public Law 109-158

What it does

Amends federal law declaring that, for purposes of determining the date on which an Indian tribe received a certain reconciliation report for purposes of applying a statute of limitations, any such report provided to or received by an Indian tribe in response to specified requirements under the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 shall be deemed to have been received no earlier than December 31, 1999.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

John McCain (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedOct 19, 2005
  • Passed the SenateDec 16, 2005
  • Passed the HouseDec 19, 2005
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 22, 2005
  • Became lawDec 30, 2005

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-158. (Dec 30, 2005)

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