H.R. 1306 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act
H.R. 1306 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 2, 2017, sponsored by Peter A. DeFazio with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 2, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 115-103
What it does
Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act TITLE I--COW CREEK UMPQUA LAND CONVEYANCE (Sec. 102) This bill requires that 17,519 acres of land be held in trust for, and be part of the reservation of, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. This land is taken into trust when the Department of the Interior and the tribe enter an agreement that secures certain access to the land. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Peter A. DeFazio (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 2017
- Passed the HouseJul 11, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2017
- Became lawJan 8, 2018
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jan 8, 2018)
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