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Selected federal Native American-related legislation from the 113th Congress

Last updated: May 31, 2013

Next update: Planned to be posted by June 7, 2013

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Legislation Topics

Business & Economics
Community Development
Education
Federal Indian Relations
Health & Human Services
Lands & Natural Resources
Tribal Recognition
General Native American Affairs

Business & Economics

H.R.1410

Title: Keep the Promise Act of 2013


H.R.1548

Title: Native American Energy Act


S.477

Title: Tribal Gaming Eligibility Act


S.826

Title: Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act


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Community Development

H.R. 231

See also: S.640

Title: Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2013


S.J.Res.12

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.


H.R.1670

Title: Raising Employment in Affordable Communities and Homes Act of 2013


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Education

H.R.1041

Title: PRE-K Act


H.R.1658

Title: Native American Indian Education Act


S.765

Title: Native American Indian Education Act


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Federal Indian Relations

H.R.279

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.


H.R.409

Title: Indian Trust Asset Reform Act


H.R.666

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.


H.R.1600

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.


S.611

Title: Sandia Pueblo Settlement Technical Amendment Act


S.385

Title: A bill to deem the submission of certain claims to an Indian Health Service contracting officer as timely.


S.919

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


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Health & Human Services

H.R.1599

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.


S.910

Title: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food.


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Lands & Natural Resources

H.R.488

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.


H.R.507

Title: Pascua Yaqui Tribe Trust Land Act


H.R.623

Title: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act


H.R.841

Title: To amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical corrections, and for other purposes.


H.R.1306

Title: Southeast Alaska Native Land Conveyance Act


H.R.1377

Title: Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing Authorization Act

Related News Stories: Pearce Introduces Legislation For Mescalero Tribe Water Rights (BNA) 3/25/13 .


S.27

Title: Hill Creek Cultural Preservation and Energy Development Act


S.222

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.


S.402

Title: A bill to provide for the addition of certain real property to the reservation of the Siletz Tribe in the State of Oregon.


S.601

Title: Water Resources Development Act of 2013

Related News Stories: U.S. Senate passes Water Resources Development Act (Journal of Commerce) 5/15/13.


S.684

Title: Mni Wiconi Project Act Amendments of 2013


S.715

Title: Authorized Rural Water Projects Completion Act


S.736

Title: Alaska Subsistence Structure Protection Act of 2013


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Tribal Recognition

H.R.1680

Title: Tohono O'odham Citizenship Act of 2013


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General Native American Affairs

H.R.1278

Title: Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2013


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