S.286: Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2015

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Introduced Jan. 28, 2015
Latest Major Action Aug. 4, 2015
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Bill Sponsor

John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)

Bill Cosponsors

5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in House - July 22, 2015
Engrossed in Senate - July 7, 2015
Reported to Senate - May 22, 2015
Introduced in Senate - Jan. 28, 2015

Bill Summary

Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2015 TITLE I--INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (the Act) to change the Department of the Interior's process for approving self-governance compacts and annual funding agreements with Indian tribes. Modifies Interior's process to make it similar to processes used by the Department of Health and Human Service's Indian Health...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Aug. 4, 2015	Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
July 22, 2015	Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
July 8, 2015	Held at the desk.
July 8, 2015	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
July 8, 2015	Received in the House.
July 7, 2015	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
July 7, 2015	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4802)
May 22, 2015	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 102.
May 22, 2015	Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. With written report No. 114-60.
Feb. 4, 2015	Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jan. 28, 2015	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S591)
Jan. 28, 2015	Introduced in the Senate by John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)

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