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S.2906: A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to modify a provision relating to leases involving certain Indian tribes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about native americans
- Introduced Dec. 18, 2009
- Latest Major Action Dec. 22, 2010
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Bill Summary
Permits land held in trust for the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians to be leased for a term of greater than 25 years. Includes the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians among those tribes and tribal organizations permitted to lease restricted lands under specified conditions without the Secretary of the Interior's approval.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan with amendments. With written report No. 111-246.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
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Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2906.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 111-336.
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| Dec. 18, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) |