S. 1285 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Oregon Tribal Economic Development Act
S. 1285 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on May 25, 2017, sponsored by Jeff Merkley 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
- May 25, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 115-179
What it does
Oregon Tribal Economic Development Act (Sec. 2) This bill allows the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, the Klamath Tribes, and the Burns Paiute Tribes to lease, sell, convey, warrant, or transfer…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 25, 2017
- Passed the SenateNov 29, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 15, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentMay 21, 2018
- Became lawJun 1, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-179. (Jun 1, 2018)
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- H.R. 5317: To repeal section 2141 of the Revised Statutes to remove the prohibition on certain alcohol…
- S. 245: Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2017
- H.R. 4032: Gila River Indian Community Federal Rights-of-Way, Easements and Boundary Clarification Act
- S. 943: Johnson-O'Malley Supplemental Indian Education Program Modernization Act
Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Indian Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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