S. 2906 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to modify a provision relating to leases involving certain Indian tribes.
S. 2906 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Dec 18, 2009, sponsored by Maria Cantwell 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
- Dec 18, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 111-336
What it does
Permits land held in trust for the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians to be leased for a term of greater than 25 years. Includes the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians among those tribes and tribal organizations permitted to lease restricted lands under specified conditions without the Secretary of the Interior's approval.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Maria Cantwell (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 18, 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: 111-336. (Dec 22, 2010)
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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. 1448: A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe, the…
- 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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