S. 50 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act
S. 50 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 8, 2019, sponsored by Jeff Merkley with 3 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 8, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Public law
- Public Law 116-99
What it does
Columbia River In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites Improvement Act This bill authorizes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to assess sanitation and safety conditions on land set aside to provide Columbia River Treaty tribes access to traditional fishing grounds.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 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: 116-99. (Dec 20, 2019)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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