H.R.4213: To provide uniform criteria for the administrative acknowledgment and recognition of Indian tribes, and for other purposes.

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Bill Summary

Requires an Indian tribe to meet specified criteria before Federal acknowledgement or recognition is granted. Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to repeal the revolving door exemption that allows, under certain conditions, current and former Federal employees and officers assigned to or employed by an Indian tribe to act as agents or attorneys for or appear on behalf of such tribe in connection with matters...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
April 22, 2004

Introduced in the House by Robert Ruhl Simmons (R-Conn.)

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