Indian Law Bulletins | U.S. Legislation | 113th Congress (2013-2014)
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Selected federal Native American-related legislation from the 113th Congress
Last updated: May 31, 2013
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Business & Economics
Title: Keep the Promise Act of 2013
Title: Native American Energy Act
Title: Tribal Gaming Eligibility Act
Title: Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act
Community Development
See also: S.640
Title: Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2013
Title: A joint resolution to consent to certain amendments enacted by the legislature of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Act, 1920.
Title: Raising Employment in Affordable Communities and Homes Act of 2013
Education
Title: PRE-K Act
Title: Native American Indian Education Act
Title: Native American Indian Education Act
Federal Indian Relations
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, and for other purposes.H.R.152
Became Public Law 113-2 (PDF)
Title: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013
Related News Stories: New law allows American Indian tribes to seek direct federal aid after natural disasters (Green Field Reporter) 1/31/13.
Title: Indian Trust Asset Reform 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.
Title: Requirements, Expectations, and Standard Procedures for Executive Consultation with Tribes Act
H.R.1894
- Added 5/29/13 -
Title: To establish an Office of Tribal Relations in the Department of Agriculture.
Title: Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act
Title: A bill to deem the submission of certain claims to an Indian Health Service contracting officer as timely.
Title: Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2013
S.920
- Added 5/29/13 -
Title: Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Non-Intercourse Act of 2013
Health & Human Services
Title: Native American Suicide Prevention Act of 2013
H.R.1836
- Added 5/29/13 -
Title: Protect our Native Women Act of 2013
H.R.1947
- Added 5/29/13 -
Title: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013
Relevant section: SEC. 4004. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS.
S.47
Became Public Law 113-4 (PDF)
Title: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013
Related News Stories: Violence Against Women Act and Stafford Act amended to assist Indian Country- now the real work...implementation (BNA) 5/14/13. President Obama Signs VAWA Reauthorization (FCNL) 3/13. Violence Against Women Act passed by House, sent to Obama for signature (Washington Post) 2/28/13. Violence Against Women Act provision would close a gap in justice (North Kitsap Herald) 2/1/13. Donnelly supports anti-violence act (wane.com) 1/29/13.
Title: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food.
Lands & Natural Resources
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: Pascua Yaqui Tribe Trust Land Act
Title: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act
Title: To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical corrections, and for other purposes.
Title: Southeast Alaska Native Land Conveyance Act
Title: Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing Authorization Act
Related News Stories: Pearce Introduces Legislation For Mescalero Tribe Water Rights (BNA) 3/25/13 .
Title: Hill Creek Cultural Preservation and Energy Development Act
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.
Title: Water Resources Development Act of 2013
Related News Stories: U.S. Senate passes Water Resources Development Act (Journal of Commerce) 5/15/13.
Title: Mni Wiconi Project Act Amendments of 2013
Title: Authorized Rural Water Projects Completion Act
Title: Alaska Subsistence Structure Protection Act of 2013
Tribal Recognition
Title: Tohono O'odham Citizenship Act of 2013
General Native American Affairs
Title: Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2013