S. 216 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act
S. 216 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 24, 2019, sponsored by Maria Cantwell with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 116-100
What it does
Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act This bill requires the Bonneville Power Administration to make specified settlement payments to the Spokane Tribe in relation to the construction and operation of the Grand Coulee Dam. Payments made to the tribe may be used or invested in the same manner as other tribal governmental funds.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Maria Cantwell (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2019
- Passed the SenateJun 27, 2019
- Passed the HouseDec 16, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentDec 19, 2019
- Became lawDec 20, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-100. (Dec 20, 2019)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Indian Affairs Committee
More
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