S. 245 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2017
S. 245 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 30, 2017, sponsored by John Hoeven with 7 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
- Jan 30, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 115-325
What it does
Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2017 TITLE I--INDIAN TRIBAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND SELF-DETERMINATION ACT AMENDMENTS (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to direct the Department of the Interior to provide Indian tribes with technical assistance in planning their energy resource development programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Hoeven (R-ND). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2017
- Passed the SenateNov 29, 2017
- Passed the HouseDec 10, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2018
- Became lawDec 18, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-325. (Dec 18, 2018)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Indian Affairs Committee
More
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