H.R. 5050 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
May 31, 1918 Act Repeal Act
H.R. 5050 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Jul 9, 2014, sponsored by Michael K. Simpson with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 9, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 113-262
What it does
May 31, 1918 Act Repeal Act - Repeals the 1918 Act (authorizing the establishment of a town site on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in Idaho). Grants the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation the exclusive right of first refusal to purchase at fair market value any land offered for sale within the Fort Hall Townsite.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael K. Simpson (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 9, 2014
- Passed the HouseDec 2, 2014
- Passed the SenateDec 15, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentDec 17, 2014
- Became lawDec 18, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-262. (Dec 18, 2014)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 2, 2014 · Passed418–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To repeal the Act of May 31, 1918, and for other purposesHouse · Dec 2, 2014
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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