Bills About Native Americans Sponsored by Tom Cole (R-Okla.)

Rep. Cole sponsored 19 bills about native americans in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Nov. 19, 2020 H.RES.1228 Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the cultures and contributions of Native Americans to the United States. 23
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Jan. 9, 2019 H.R.375 To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. 28
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
May 23, 2017 H.R.2606 To amend the Act of August 4, 1947 (commonly known as the Stigler Act), with respect to restrictions applicable to Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma, and for other purposes. 3
All Republicans
Became Public Law No: 115-399.
March 6, 2017 H.R.1369 To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Jan. 3, 2017 H.R.130 To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes, and for other purposes. 4
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Jan. 3, 2017 H.R.131 To reaffirm the trust status of land taken into trust by the United States pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934, for the benefit of an Indian tribe that was federally recognized on the date that the land was taken into trust, and for other purposes. 3
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
July 21, 2015 H.R.3137 To reaffirm the trust status of land taken into trust by the United States pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934, for the benefit of an Indian tribe that was federally recognized on the date that the land was taken into trust, and for other purposes. 49
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Jan. 9, 2015 H.R.249 To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes, and for other purposes. 39
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
June 19, 2014 H.R.4908 To establish the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.
March 12, 2014 H.R.4214 To promote the academic achievement of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children with the establishment of a Native American language grant program. 4
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
March 27, 2014 H.R.4328 To establish a program to award contracts to certain tribal organizations, Indian corporations, public school districts, and States, and for other purposes. 3
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jan. 15, 2013 H.R.279 To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes, and for other purposes. 37
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.
May 30, 2012 H.RES.668 To refer H.R. 5862, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, the Indian trust-related claims of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma (O-Gah-Pah) as well as its individual members. 1
All Democrats
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 5 (Roll no. 635). (text: CR H7280-7281)
June 24, 2011 H.R.2362 To facilitate economic development by Indian tribes and encourage investment by Turkish enterprises. 12
Bipartisan
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 222 - 160 (Roll no. 499). (text: CR H5088-5089)
May 30, 2012 H.R.5862 Relating to members of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma (O-Gah-Pah). 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.
April 15, 2011 H.R.1599 To facilitate economic growth and development in Indian country, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
March 31, 2011 H.R.1291 To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes, and for other purposes. 10
Bipartisan
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb. 8, 2011 H.R.536 To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act, and for other purposes. 3
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 1, 2009 H.R.3697 To amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes. 12
Bipartisan
Committee Hearings Held.
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