H.R. 5540 · 98th Congress · 1983–1984
A bill to provide for restoration of Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, to institute for such Tribe those Federal services provided to Indians who are recognized by the Federal Government and who receive such services because of Federal trust responsibility, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5540 in the 98th Congress (1983–1984) became law — introduced on Apr 26, 1984, sponsored by James Weaver.
During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 26, 1984
- Policy area
- Public lands
- Public law
- Public Law 98-481
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 26, 1984
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawOct 17, 1984
More bills from James Weaver in the 98th Congress
- H.R. 1062: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Interior to convey, without consideration, certain lands in…
- H.R. 1149: A bill to designate certain National Forest System and other lands in the State of Oregon for…
- H.R. 2838: A bill to authorize the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture to provide assistance to groups…
Other Public lands bills in the 98th Congress
- S. 271: A bill to amend the National Trails Systems Act by designating additional national scenic and…
- S. 304: A bill to hold a parcel of land in trust for the Burns Paiute Tribe.
- H.R. 2600: A bill to dedicate the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to Phillip Burton.
- S. 287: A bill to establish the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site in the State of Missouri, and for…
- H.R. 1746: A bill to authorize appropriations for the Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation Commission.
- H.R. 3132: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September…
- S. 459: A bill to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey, by quitclaim deed, all…
- S. 419: A bill to provide that per capita payments to Indians may be made by tribal governments, and for…
- H.R. 1935: A bill to ratify an exchange agreement concerning National Wildlife Refuge System lands located on…
- S. 143: A bill to authorize the Twenty-nine Palms Band of Luiseno Mission Indians to lease for ninety-nine…
More
From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 5540 (98th Congress): A bill to provide for restoration of…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/98-hr-5540/a-bill-to-provide-for-restoration-of-federal-recognition (accessed 2026-10-17).