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S.797: Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about native americans
- Introduced April 2, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 29, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (16 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009 - States as the purposes of this Act to: (1) clarify the responsibilities of federal, state, tribal, and local governments with respect to crimes committed in trial communities; (2) increase coordination and communication among federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies; (3) empower tribal governments to provide public safety in tribal communities; (4) reduce violent crime in tribal communities...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-214.
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Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-93.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 192.
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| April 2, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.) |