H.R. 205 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
HEARTH Act of 2012
H.R. 205 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012), the HEARTH Act of 2012, became law — introduced on Jan 6, 2011, sponsored by Martin Heinrich with 20 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 112-151
What it does
Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home Ownership Act of 2012 or HEARTH Act of 2012 - Extends to any Indian tribe the discretion granted under current law only to the Navajo Nation to lease restricted lands for business, agricultural, public, religious, educational, recreational, or residential purposes without the approval of the Secretary of the Interior.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home Ownership Act of 2012
Sponsor
Martin Heinrich (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2011
- Passed the HouseMay 15, 2012
- Passed the SenateJul 17, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentJul 19, 2012
- Became lawJul 30, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-151. (Jul 30, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 15, 2012 · Passed400–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Other Native Americans bills in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 1162: To provide the Quileute Indian Tribe Tsunami and Flood Protection, and for other purposes.
- S. 292: Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act
- H.R. 1560: To amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration…
- H.R. 1272: Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2012
- H.R. 3319: To allow the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to determine the requirements for membership in that tribe.
- S. 3193: Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act of 2012
- H.R. 27: Lumbee Recognition Act
- H.R. 1250: Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011
- H.R. 2335: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2011
Committees
- Indian Affairs Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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