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- H.R.2837
H.R.2837: Indian Tribal Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 22, 2007
- Latest Major Action Oct. 3, 2007
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Indian Tribal Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act - Establishes the Commission on Indian Recognition. Sets forth procedures for an Indian group to submit letters of intent and a petition to the Commission requesting federal recognition as an Indian tribe (effectively transferring the federal recognition process from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to the Commission). Specifies the requirements of a petition for recognition. Requires...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Committee Hearings Held.
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| June 22, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Eni F. H. Faleomavaega (D-American Samoa) |