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- H.R.1711
H.R.1711: To express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians, to provide a process for the reorganization of a Native Hawaiian government and the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governme
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about native americans
- Introduced March 25, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 25, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (6 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Establishes the U.S. Office for Native Hawaiian Affairs (Office) within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Attorney General to designate a Department of Justice official to assist the Office in the implementation and protection of the rights of Native Hawaiians and their political, legal, and trust relationship with the United States. Establishes the Native Hawaiian Interagency Task Force to: (1) coordinate federal...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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| March 25, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) |