S. 279 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
A bill to amend the Act of June 7, 1924, to provide for the exercise of criminal jurisdiction.
S. 279 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 3, 2005, sponsored by Pete Domenici 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
- Feb 3, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 109-133
What it does
Amends the Pueblo Lands Act of 1924 to allocate jurisdiction over offenses committed anywhere within the exterior boundaries of any grant from a prior sovereign to a Pueblo Indian tribe of New Mexico to: (1) the Pueblo for any offense committed by a member of the Pueblo or an Indian or by any other Indian-owned entity; (2) the United States for any specified federal offense that is committed by or against an Indian or any Indi…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pete Domenici (R-NM). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 3, 2005
- Passed the SenateJul 26, 2005
- Passed the HouseDec 6, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2005
- Became lawDec 20, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-133. (Dec 20, 2005)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Indian Affairs Committee
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