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Business & Economics
Title: American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012
Related News Stories: Major Tribal Self-Governance Bill Stuck in Political Quagmire (Indian Country Today) 02/27/12.
Title: American Jobs Act of 2011
Summary: (excerpt to highlight relevance) Requires the Secretary of Labor to make certain Fund allocations to . . . Native American program grantees to provide: (1) subsidized employment to unemployed, low-income adults; and (2) summer and year-round employment opportunities to low-income youth.
Related News Stories: How will the Jobs Act affect Indian Country? (Cherokee One Feather) 9/16/2011. The American Jobs Act and Indian Country. (Policy Advisor for Native American Affairs) 9/09/2011.
Title: To eliminate the preferences and special rules for Alaska Native Corporations under the program under section 8(a) of the Small Business Act.
Related News Stories: Proponents defend ANC contracting program in Congressional hearing. (Alaska Journal) 4/14/2011.
Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the Indian employment credit and the depreciation rules for property used predominantly within an Indian reservation.
Title: Increase American Energy Production Now Act of 2011.
H.R.2017
Became Public Law No: 112-33 [PDF]
Title: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012
Summary: (excerpt to highlight relevance) An amendment numbered 18 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to be used to award a noncompetitively bid contract to an Alaska Native Corporation, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian Organization in an amount in excess of the competitive bidding threshold.
Related News Stories: Appropriations and Continuing Resolutions (Friends Committee on National Legislation ) 10/25/2011.
Title: Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2011
Title: Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2011
Summary: (excerpt to highlight relevance) Revises and reauthorizes workforce investment systems with respect to: ... (5) national job training programs, including the Job Corps and programs for Native Americans, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, and veterans.
Title: Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act of 2011
Title: Put America to Work Act of 2011
Summary: (excerpt to highlight relevance) Put America to Work Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Labor to make grants to states, local government units, and Indian tribes to create employment opportunities for unemployed and underemployed residents of distressed communities.
Title: Local Jobs for America Act.
Title: Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act
Title: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a position for a representative of Indian Tribes on the Joint Board overseeing the implementation of universal service, and for other purposes.
Title: Consolidate Heavy-handed and Outdated Programs Act of 2012
Summary: (excerpt to highlight relevance) SEC. 212. OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS. (a) In General- There is established within the Department an Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (referred to in this section as the `Office'). (b) Director- The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Secretary. (c) Duties- The Director, in accordance with Federal policies promoting Indian self-determination and the purposes of this Act, shall provide, direct, foster, coordinate, and implement energy and environmental planning, education, management, conservation, and delivery programs of the Department that-- (1) promote Indian tribal energy development, efficiency, and use; (2) reduce or stabilize energy costs; (3) enhance and strengthen Indian tribal energy and economic infrastructure relating to natural resource development and electrification; and (4) bring electrical power and service to Indian land and the homes of tribal members located on Indian land or acquired, constructed, or improved (in whole or in part) with Federal funds.
Title: Planning for American Energy Act of 2012
Title: Indian Reservation Bank Branch Act of 2009
Title: A bill to eliminate the preferences and special rules for Alaska Native Corporations under the program under section 8(a) of the Small Business Act.
Title: Native American Challenge Demonstration Project Act of 2011
Title: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend existing elective tax treatment for Alaska Native Settlement Trusts.
Title: American Jobs Act of 2011.
Related News Stories: The American Jobs Act and Indian Country. (Policy Advisor for Native American Affairs) 9/09/2011.
Title: Native American Indian Education Act of 2012
Related News Stories: Fort Lewis tuition waiver finds a supporter in the White House (Durango Herald) 8/22/12.
Title: Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012
S.3654
Title: A bill to create equal footing for tribal economic development.
Community Development
H.R.205
Became Public Law No: 112-151 [PDF]
Title: HEARTH (Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Home ownership) Act of 2011.
Related News Stories: : Act seeks more tribal control, shorter waits (Taos News) 8/08/12. Strengthening tribal communities through the HEARTH Act (White House Blog) 7/30/12. President Obama signs HEARTH Act giving Indian tribes more land independence (ABC15.com) 7/30/12. How will the Jobs Act affect Indian Country? (Cherokee One Feather) 9/16/2011. Facilitating the Leasing of Tribal Lands (Friends Committee on National Legislation ) 6/20/2012.
H.R.1380
Title: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011
Title: Indian Country Economic Development Act.
Title: To provide for treatment of members of a certain Indian tribe under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996.
H.R.2887
Became Public Law No: 112-30 [PDF]
Title: Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011
Summary: (excerpted to highlight relevance) Extends the apportionment of nonurbanized area formula grants for public transportation on Indian reservations.
Title: Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2011.
Related News Stories: Chairman Akaka Holds Indian Affairs Field Hearing on Native Hawaiian Homeownership (U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs) 4/19/2012.
Title: Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Jobs Protection Act.
Title: Fighting Gangs and Empowering Youth Act of 2011
Title: Alaska Safe Families and Villages Act of 2011
Title: MAP-21 (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century)
Summary: (excerpt to highlight relevance) (A) TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM- For the tribal transportation program under section 202 of title 23, United States Code, $450,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2012 and 2013.
Title: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011
Title: A bill to amend the Indian Law Enforcement Reform Act to extend the period of time provided to the Indian Law and Order Commission to produce a required report, and for other purposes.
Title: Connecting Rural America Act
Title: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012
Related News Article: Statement by Senator Akaka on the Inclusion of Tribal Amendments in the Farm Bill (TMC News) 6/22/2012.Title: A bill to require the Attorney General to issue a report on the Alaska Rural Justice and Law Enforcement Commission.
Education
Title: Impact Aid Fairness and Equity Act of 2011Summary: To reauthorize the Impact Aid Program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
Title: Local Taxpayer Relief Act
Summary: (excerpt to highlight relevance) Local Taxpayer Relief Act - Amends the Impact Aid program (which compensates local educational agencies [LEAs] for the financial burden of federal activities affecting their areas) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to alter the formula for determining the payments due LEAs for federal ownership of property when appropriations for a fiscal year are insufficient to provide them with full compensatiion . . .
Divides 80% of the construction funds evenly between LEAs impacted by military dependent children and LEAs impacted by children residing on Indian lands, with the remainder reserved for emergency repair and modernization grants to LEAs serving Indian lands or experiencing a specified influx of new students due to federal activities . . .
Title: To amend the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act to allow certain land to be used to generate income to provide funding for academic programs, and for other purposes.
Title: Family Engagement in Education Act of 2011
Summary: (excerpt to highlight relevance) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish Local Family Engagement Centers and a national Indian Family Engagement Coordinating Council for Indian schools.
Title: Setting New Priorities in Education Spending Act
Title: To amend the percentage of funds appropriated under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 required to be reserved for outlying areas and the Secretary of the Interior.
Title: State and Local Funding Flexibility Act
Title: Supporting State Systems of Early Learning Act
Summary: (excerpt to highlight relevance) (2) TRIBAL SCHOOL READINESS PLANNING DEMONSTRATION- After making the reservations under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall reserve 5 percent for a competitive grant demonstration program for Indian tribes to develop and implement school readiness plans and programs that-- (A) increase access to high-quality State early learning programs that improve health, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical out comes and school readiness; and (B) support Native culture in a tribally administered early learning program, including American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Title: Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act
Title: After School for America's Children Act of 2012
Title: Chemawa Indian School Trust Transfer and Self-Determination Act of 2012
Title: To amend section 8007 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to extend eligibility for emergency and modernization grants to local educational agencies in which at least 10 percent of the property in each such agency is nontaxable due to the presence of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Title: Student Success Act
Title: A resolution designating the week beginning November 26, 2012, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week"
Title: Supporting State Systems of Early Learning Act.
Title: A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to pay to Fort Lewis College in the State of Colorado an amount equal to the tuition charges for Indian students who are not residents of the State of Colorado.
Title: STEM 2 Act
Summary: To assist coordination among science, technology, engineering, and mathematics efforts in the States, to strengthen the capacity of elementary schools, middle schools, and secondary schools to prepare students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and for other purposes.
Title: Indian School Bus Route Safety Reauthorization Act of 2011.
Title: School Building Fairness Act of 2011
Summary: (excerpt to highlight relevance) Reserves 1% of the grant funds for assistance to outlying areas and Indian schools.
Title: Office of Rural Education Policy Act
Summary: (excerpt to highlight relevance) Requires the Director to...coordinate its activities with Indian schools and the Department of the Interior's responsibilities regarding such schools
Title: Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act (CLASS Act)
Related News Article: NARF pushes Native American CLASS Act (Indian Country Today) 08/11/11
Title: After School for America's Children Act
Title: Building upon Unique Indian Learning and Development Act
Title: State Innovation Pilot Act of 2011
Summary: To amend section 9401 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 with regard to waivers of statutory and regulatory requirements.
Title: School Accountability Improvements Act
Related News Stories: Indian Affairs Committee Approves New Education Bill (Friends Committee on National Legislation ) 10/25/2011.
Title: An original bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
Federal Indian Relations
Title: Entitled the "English Plus Resolution".
Title: Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2011
Title: Implementing the Recommendations of the BP Oil Spill Commission Act of 2011
Title: To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical corrections, and for other purposes.
Title: To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects.
Title: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report on Indian land fractionation, and for other purposes.
Title: To clarify authority granted under the Act entitled "An Act to define the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in the State of Utah, and for other purposes".
Title: Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act.
Title: 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.
Related News Story: Congress: Panel considers reversing Supreme Court on tribal land trusts. (Press-Enterprise) 7/13/2011
H.R.1272
Became Public Law No: 112-179 [PDF]
Title: Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2011
Related News Story: Obama signs Minnesota Chippewa Tribe trust fund bill into law (Indianz.com) 10/09/12. Senate passes three Indian measures during late night session (Indianz.com) 9/24/2012. U.S. House agrees on tribal settlement funds. (The Bemidji Pioneer) 6/20/2012.
H.R.1560
Became Public Law No: 112-157 [PDF]
Title: To amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to allow the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe to determine blood quantum requirement for membership in that tribe.
H.R.1473
Became Public Law No: 112-10 [PDF]
Title: Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
Title: National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act
Summary: To prohibit the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands, and for other purposes.
Related News Stories: Sen. Tester: 'Security' bill poses a threat to tribal sovereignty (Indianz.com) 12/1/11
Title: Land-In-Trust Schools and Local Governments Equitable Compensation Act
Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend existing elective tax treatment for Alaska Native Settlement Trusts.
Title: Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2011
Related News Stories: Noem bill targets ruling on tribal sovereignty. (The Argus Leader) 06/23/11
Title: Requirements, Expectations, and Standard Procedures for Executive Consultation with Tribes Act
Title: Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2011
Title: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
Title: To provide relief to the Pottawatomi Nation in Canada for settlement of certain claims against the United States.
Title: Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2011
See also: S.1706
Title: To allow the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to determine the requirements for membership in that tribe.
Title: American Indian Empowerment Act of 2011
Summary: To empower federally recognized Indian tribes to accept restricted fee tribal lands, and for other purposes.
Related News and Information: The American Indian Empowerment Act – a 'Radical' Tribal Land Plan (Indian Country Today) 3/4/12. American Indian Empowerment Act introduced (Indian Country Today) 12/01/11.
Title: Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act
See also: S.2024
Title: Giving Local Communities a Voice in Tribal Gaming Act
Title: To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Alexander Creek, Alaska, is and shall be recognized as an eligible Native village under that Act, and for other purposes.
Title: To amend the Indian Arts and Crafts Act to clarify the definition of Indian and Indian organization for the purposes of that Act.
Title: To amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize a provision to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages.
Title: Indian Trust Asset Reform Act
Title: A bill to provide relief to the Pottawatomi Nation in Canada for settlement of certain claims against the United States.
Title: Native American Economic Advisory Council Act of 2011
Related News and Information: Sen. Inouye Introduces Bill to Establish Native American Economic Advisory Council, (BNA Convergence), January 27, 2011.
Title: A bill to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical corrections, and for other purposes.
Title: Tribal Gaming Eligibility Act.
Related News Stories: Senators seek to restrict off-reservation tribal casino development (Casino Journal) 4/11/2011. Kyl co-sponsors bill to limit tribal casinos (The Glendale Star) 4/13/2011.
Title: Freedom from Government Competition Act.
Title: Consolidation of Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency Act of 2011
Title: A bill to amend the Act of March 1, 1933, to transfer certain authority and resources to the Utah Dineh Corporation, and for other purposes.
Title: Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011
Summary: (excerpt to highlight relevance) Sec. 602. Classified National Security Information Program for States, local governments, Indian tribes, and private sector entities.
Title: Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2011
Related News Stories: Senate Indian Affairs Committee approves Indian energy bill (Indianz.com) 9/20/2012. Senate Holds Hearing on Barrasso Indian Tribal Energy Bill (Targeted News Service) 4/20/2012. Energy in Indian Country (Friends Committee on National Legislation) 11/2011.
Title: Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2011
Related News Stories: Indian Affairs Committee holds legislative hearing on settlement and land into trust bills (U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs) 02/02/12.
Title: Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act
See also: H.R.3734
Title: A bill to deem the submission of certain claims to an Indian Health Service contracting officer as timely.
Title: A bill to amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to reauthorize a provision to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages.
Title: Empower States Act of 2012
S.3685
- Added 12/6/12 -
Title: A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes, and for other purposes.
Related News Stories: Senator Daniel Akaka sponsors self-governance bill (Native News Network) 12/19/12
Health & Human Services
Title: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Awareness Month in April 2011 in order to bring attention to the severe health disparities faced by minority populations such as American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asians, Blacks or African-Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food.
Title: Indian Healthcare Improvement Act of 2011
Title: Expanded & Improved Medicare For All Act
Title: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration, and for other purposes.
Related News Stories: Legislative change proposed to allow tribes to apply directly to President for disaster funds (Cherokee One Feather) 12/14/2011.
H.R.2055
Became Public Law No: 112-74 [PDF]
Title: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012
Summary: (excerpt to highlight relevance) Appropriates funds for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: ...(6) the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program;
Title: Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Health Data Act of 2011
H.R.2883
Became Public Law No: 112-97
[PDF]
Title: Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act
Related News Stories: Congress Approves Tribal Court Improvement Program (Turtle Talk Blog ) 10/5/2011.
Title: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2011
Title: To provide that claims presented to an Indian Health Service contracting officer pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act on or before October 31, 2005, involving claims that accrued after October 1, 1995 and on or before September 30, 1999, shall be deemed timely presented.
Title: SAVE Native Women Act
See also: S.1763
Title: Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2012
Related News Stories: Baca Introduces Legislation to Enhance Suicide Prevention Efforts for Native American Communities (Highland Community News) 4/19/2012.Title: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012
See also: S.2338
Related News Stories: Violence Against (Some) Women Act -- Reauthorized in the House (Friends Committee on National Legislation) 5/16/2012. Violence Against Women Act Trips on a Technicality (Friends Committee on National Legislation ) 6/20/2012.Title: To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Type I diabetes and Indians under that Act.
Title: Violence Against Indian Women Act of 2012
Title: Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2011.
Title: Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Health Data Act of 2011.
Title: A bill to grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated.
Title: Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2011
Summary: (excerpted to highlight relevance) Authorizes cooperative agreements and competitive grants for Indian tribes and qualified youth or conservation corps to establish Indian Youth Service Corps programs.
Title: State Child Welfare Innovation Act
Title: Better Health in the Arctic Act
Title: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act
Title: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
Title: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
Title: Stand Against Violence and Empower (SAVE) Native Women Act
See also: H.R.4154
Related News Stories: Sen. Akaka Introduces SAVE Native Women Act (Turtle Talk Blog ) 11/1/2011. URGENT: U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs’ Hearing on S. 1763, the Stand Against Violence and Empower (SAVE) Native Women Act (Turtle Talk Blog ) 11/9/2011. Strengthening the Violence Against Women Act for Native Women (Friends Committee on National Legislation) 11/2011.
Title: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011
Related News Stories: Update on Native Women and the Violence Against Women Act (Friends' Committee on National Legislation ) 04/13/2012.
Title: Community-Based Mental Health Infrastructure Improvements Act
Title: Excellence in Mental Health Act
Title: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012
Title: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2012
Title: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food.
Title: Older Americans Act Amendments of 2012
Relevant section: TITLE VI--GRANTS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS
Lands & Natural Resources
Title: American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act
Title: Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act
See also: S.292
Title: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act.
Title: Fountainhead Property Land Transfer Act
Title: Montana Mineral Conveyance Act
H.R.1162
Became Public Law No: 112-97 [PDF]
Title: To provide the Quileute Indian Tribe Tsunami and Flood Protection, and for other purposes.
Related News Story: President Signs into Law Cantwell-Backed Bill to Move Quileute Tribe Out of Tsunami Zone (U.S. Fed News) 2/26/12. . Quileute tribal chairwoman to testify to Senate committee about need for higher ground. (Peninsula Daily News) 4/13/2011.
Title: To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to clarify the role of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma with regard to the maintenance of the W.D. Mayo Lock and Dam in Oklahoma.
Title: Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing Authorization Act
Related News Stories: Bill may allow Mescalero Tribe to lease water rights. (Ruidoso News) 4/13/2011.
Title: National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act
Related News Stories: HR 1505: The Latest Tribal Border War. (Indian Country Today) 6/19/2012.
Title: Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2011.
Title: Cocopah Lands Act.
Title: Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act of 2011
Title: Gila Bend Indian Reservation Lands Replacement Clarification Act
Title: Blackfeet Water Rights Settlement Act of 2011
See also: S.399
Title: Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act
Title: Klamath Basin Economic Restoration Act of 2011
Title: Fair Payment for Energy and Mineral Production on Public Lands Act
Summary: (excerpted to highlight relevance) SEC. 522. WITHDRAWAL PETITIONS BY STATES, POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, AND INDIAN TRIBES. (a) In General- Subject to valid existing rights, any State or political subdivision of a State or an Indian tribe may submit a petition to the Secretary for the withdrawal of a specific tract of Federal land from the operation of the general mining laws, in order to protect specific values identified in the petition that are important to the State or political subdivision or Indian tribe. Such values may include the value of a watershed to supply drinking water, wildlife habitat value, cultural or historic resources, or value for scenic vistas important to the local economy, and other similar values. In the case of an Indian tribe, the petition may also identify religious or cultural values that are important to the Indian tribe. The petition shall contain the information required by section 204 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1714).
Title: America's Wildlife Heritage Act
Title: Alaska Native Veterans Land Allotment Equity Act
Title: Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act
Title: Native American Energy Act
Related News Stories: One Step Closer to Energy Development in Indian Country (Friends Committee on National Legislation ) 6/20/2012. H.R. 3973, Native American Energy Act (Congressional Budget Office) 9/19/2012.
Title: To clarify authority granted under the Act entitled "An Act to define the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in the State of Utah, and for other purposes".
Related News Stories: Bill to exchange tribal land earns plaudits (The Salt Lake Tribue) 3/21/2012.
Title: Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act of 2012
Title: Return of Certain Lands At Fort Wingate to The Original Inhabitants Act
Related News Stories: Congress holds hearing on Fort Wingate army depot lands (Indian Country Today) 8/09/12
Title: To provide for the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the United States to the Tucson Unified School District and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, and for other purposes.
Title: Samish Indian Nation Homelands Act of 2012
Title: To provide for the addition of certain real property to the reservation of the Siletz Tribe in the State of Oregon.
Title: Native Hawaiian Medicaid Coverage Act of 2011.
Title: Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing Authorization Act
S.292
Became Public Law No: 112-33 [PDF]
Title: Salmon Lake Land Selection Resolution Act
See also: H.R.296
Title: Blackfeet Water Rights Settlement Act of 2011
See also: H.R.3301
Title: Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act.
Title: A bill 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.
Related news Stories: Senate Carcieri Report blames Supreme Court for mess in Indian country (Indian Country Today) 05/24/12. Carcieri crisis oversight hearing commences with concerns, concludes with bicameral/bipartisan charge for legislative fix. (Senate Committee on Indian Affairs) 10/13/11. Senate Indian Affairs Committee addresses land-into-trust fix. (Indianz.com). 10/14/11.
Title: A bill to amend the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act to modify the date as of which certain tribal land of the Lytton Rancheria of California is considered to be held in trust and to provide for the conduct of certain activities on the land.
Title: A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs.
Title: A bill to provide for the addition of certain real property to the reservation of the Siletz Tribe in the State of Oregon.
Related News Stories: Indian Affairs Committee holds legislative hearing on settlement and land into trust bills (U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs) 02/02/12.
Title: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the depreciation rules for property used predominantly within an Indian reservation.
Title: Huna Tlingit Traditional Gull Egg Use Act of 2011
Title: A bill to clarify authority granted under the Act entitled "An Act to define the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in the State of Utah, and for other purposes".
Title: Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act
Title: Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Amendments Act of 2011
Bill Summary: (excerpt from the bill) To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to authorize certified States and tribes to use amounts made available from the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund for hard rock and coal mining reclamation projects and to extend liability protection to certified States and Indian tribes carrying out approved abandoned mine reclamation programs.
Title: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012
Summary: (excerpted to highlight relevance) pacific coastal salmon recovery fund - For necessary expenses associated with the restoration of Pacific salmon populations, $65,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2013: Provided, That of the funds provided herein the Secretary of Commerce may issue grants to the States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Alaska, and Federally recognized tribes of the Columbia River and Pacific Coast (including Alaska) for projects necessary for conservation of salmon and steelhead populations, for restoration of populations that are listed as threatened or endangered, or identified by a State as at-risk to be so-listed, for maintaining populations necessary for exercise of tribal treaty fishing rights or native subsistence fishing, or for conservation of Pacific coastal salmon and steelhead habitat, based on guidelines to be developed by the Secretary of Commerce: Provided further, That all funds shall be allocated based on scientific and other merit principles and shall not be available for marketing activities: Provided further, That funds disbursed to States shall be subject to a matching requirement of funds or documented in-kind contributions of at least 33 percent of the Federal funds.
Title: A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain property from the United States to the Maniilaq Association located in Kotzebue, Alaska.
Related News Stories: Water - A Life Issue in the Southwest (Friends' Committee on National Legislation) 6/27/2012. Indian Affairs Committee holds legislative hearing on land and tribal membership bills (U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs) 03/22/2012. Sen. Murkowski Introduces Bill to Provide for Land Conveyance from U.S. to Maniilaq Association in Alaska (Targeted News Service) 11/18/2011.
Title: Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act of 2012
Related News Stories: Tribal water-rights bill all but dead for this Congress (Tuscon Sentinel) 8/22/12. HR 1505: The Latest Tribal Border War (Indian Country Today) 6/19/12. Village of Hotevilla formally rejects SB 2109 (Navajo-Hopi Observer) 5/2/12.
Title: Northern Cheyenne Land Consolidation Act
Title: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration, and for other purposes.
Related News Stories: Who Gets to Declare a Natural Disaster in Indian Country? (Friends' Committee on National Legislation) 04/13/2012.
Title: Barona Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Clarification Act of 2012
Related News Stories: Senate passes three Indian measures during late night session (Indianz.com) 9/24/2012.
Title: Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes of the Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act of 2012
Title: A bill to clarify authority granted under the Act entitled "An Act to define the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in the State of Utah, and for other purposes."
Title: Authorized Rural Water Projects Completion Act
Title: Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2012
Title: Crooked River Collaborative Water Security Act
Title: Sportsmen's Act of 2012
Tribal Recognition
Title: Lumbee Recognition Act.
See also: S.1218
Title: Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians Recognition Act
Title: Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011
Title: Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011
Related News Stories: Senator Akaka, Hawaii delegation reintroduce Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act. (Targeted News Service) 3/31/2011
Title: Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act
Title: Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Reaffirmation Act
Title: Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition Act
See Also: S.880Title: Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act
Title: Indian Tribal Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act
Title: Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2011.
Title: Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2011.
Related News Stories: Competing leaders to testify for Tester's Little Shell recognition bill. (Great Falls Tribune) 4/13/2011. Montana's Little Shell seeks recognition from Congress amid a political split at home. (The Republic) 4/14/2011.
Title: Muscogee Nation of Florida Federal Recognition Act
See Also: H.R.2591
Title: Lumbee Recognition Act
See also: H.R.27
General Native American Affairs
Title: Spending Reduction Act of 2011
Title: Fair Allocation of Internal Revenue Credit for Renewable Electricity Distribution by Indian Tribes Act of 2011
Title: Indian Tribal Trade and Investment Demonstration Project Act of 2011
Summary: To facilitate economic development by Indian tribes and encourage investment by Turkish enterprises.
Related News Stories: Bill to give boost to tribe-Turkey business links (Tulsa World) 11/4/2011.
Title: A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
Title: A resolution recognizing the accomplishments and commemorating the numerous achievements and contributions of the Alaska Native people over the past 40 years.
Title: A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
Title: A resolution commending the 4 American public servants who died in Benghazi, Libya, United States Ambassador to Libya John Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the American people, and condemning the violent attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi.
Related News Stories: Senate passes three Indian measures during late night session (Indianz.com) 9/24/2012.
Title: A bill to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Elouise Pepion Cobell, in recognition of her outstanding and enduring contributions to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and the Nation through her tireless pursuit of justice.
Title: Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2012