S.546: Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2011

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2 (All Democrats)

Bill Summary

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2011 - Extends federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana. Makes the Tribe and each member eligible for all services and benefits provided by the United States to Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or the location of the residence of any member on or near an Indian reservation....

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-32.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report No. 112-198. Additional views filed.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 488.
March 10, 2011

Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

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