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S.J.RES.15: A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 19, 2005
- Latest Major Action Aug. 31, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (9 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the special legal and political relationship the Indian tribes have with the United States and the solemn covenant with the land we share. Commends and honors the Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land. Recognizes that there have been years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes. Apologizes...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-97.
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Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator McCain without amendment and with a preamble. With written report No. 109-113.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 183.
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Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
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| April 19, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) |