S. 1448 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw, the Klamath Tribes, and the Burns Paiute Tribe to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land.
S. 1448 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jul 14, 2009, sponsored by Jeff Merkley with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 14, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 111-334
What it does
Permits lease authority for a period of up to 99 years for the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, the Klamath Tribes, and the Burns Paiute Tribe trust lands.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 14, 2009
- Passed the SenateSep 22, 2010
- Passed the HouseDec 14, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2010
- Became lawDec 22, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-334. (Dec 22, 2010)
Other Native Americans bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 39: A bill to repeal section 10(f) of Public Law 93-531, commonly known as the "Bennett Freeze".
- H.J.Res. 40: Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009
- H.R. 725: Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2009
- H.R. 1061: Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act
- S. 2906: A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to modify a provision relating to leases involving…
- S. 3903: A bill to authorize leases of up to 99 years for lands held in trust for Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo.
- H.R. 4445: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Clarification Act
- H.R. 31: Lumbee Recognition Act
- H.R. 3742: To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to…
Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Indian Affairs Committee
More
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