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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 16, 2015Native Americans
H.R. 2791

Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Sep 16, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act

TITLE I--COW CREEK UMPQUA LAND CONVEYANCE

Cow Creek Umpqua Land Conveyance Act

(Sec. 103) This bill requires that 17,519 acres of land be held in trust for, and be part of the reservation of, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.

(Sec. 105) Federal law applies to the export of unprocessed logs harvested from this land and to forest management on this land. Gaming on this land is prohibited.

(Sec. 106) The Department of the Interior must reclassify public domain land as Oregon and California Railroad grant land in equal acreage as grant land held in trust as part of this land.

TITLE II--COQUILLE FOREST FAIRNESS

Coquille Forest Fairness Act

(Sec. 202) This bill amends the Coquille Restoration Act to remove the requirement that Interior manage the Coquille Forest in accordance with state and federal forestry and environmental protection laws.

This bill strikes a provision giving the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon jurisdiction over certain actions concerning the Coquille Forest and limiting remedies to equitable relief.

TITLE III--OREGON COASTAL LANDS

Oregon Coastal Lands Act

(Sec. 303) This bill requires that 14,408 acres of land be held in trust for, and be part of the reservation of, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians.

(Sec. 305) Federal law applies to the export of unprocessed logs harvested from this land and to forest management on this land. Gaming on this land is prohibited.

(Sec. 306) Interior must reclassify public domain land as Oregon and California Railroad grant land in equal acreage as grant land held in trust as part of this land.

What just happenedSep 17, 2015

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4](D-OR)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Sep 17, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Sep 16, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 16, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6000-6001)

  4. Sep 16, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6000-6001)

  5. Sep 16, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2791.

  6. Sep 16, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6000-6002)

  7. Sep 16, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Sep 8, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193.

  9. Sep 8, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-254.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Sep 8, 2015Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-254.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. Jul 9, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jul 9, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jul 9, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jul 9, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jul 8, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jul 1, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  17. Jul 1, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  18. Jun 16, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jun 16, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Jun 16, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentSep 16, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act

TITLE I--COW CREEK UMPQUA LAND CONVEYANCE

Cow Creek Umpqua Land Conveyance Act

(Sec. 103) This bill requires that 17,519 acres of land be held in trust for, and be part of the reservation of, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.

(Sec. 105) Federal law applies to the export of unprocessed logs harvested from this land and to forest management on this land. Gaming on this land is prohibited.

(Sec. 106) The Department of the Interior must reclassify public domain land as Oregon and California Railroad grant land in equal acreage as grant land held in trust as part of this land.

TITLE II--COQUILLE FOREST FAIRNESS

Coquille Forest Fairness Act

(Sec. 202) This bill amends the Coquille Restoration Act to remove the requirement that Interior manage the Coquille Forest in accordance with state and federal forestry and environmental protection laws.

This bill strikes a provision giving the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon jurisdiction over certain actions concerning the Coquille Forest and limiting remedies to equitable relief.

TITLE III--OREGON COASTAL LANDS

Oregon Coastal Lands Act

(Sec. 303) This bill requires that 14,408 acres of land be held in trust for, and be part of the reservation of, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians.

(Sec. 305) Federal law applies to the export of unprocessed logs harvested from this land and to forest management on this land. Gaming on this land is prohibited.

(Sec. 306) Interior must reclassify public domain land as Oregon and California Railroad grant land in equal acreage as grant land held in trust as part of this land.

Reported to House without amendmentSep 8, 201579

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act

TITLE I--COW CREEK UMPQUA LAND CONVEYANCE

Cow Creek Umpqua Land Conveyance Act

(Sec. 103) This bill requires that 17,519 acres of land be held in trust for, and be part of the reservation of, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.

(Sec. 105) Federal law applies to the export of unprocessed logs harvested from this land and to forest management on this land. Gaming on this land is prohibited.

(Sec. 106) The Department of the Interior must reclassify public domain land as Oregon and California Railroad grant land in equal acreage as grant land held in trust as part of this land.

TITLE II--COQUILLE FOREST FAIRNESS

Coquille Forest Fairness Act

(Sec. 202) This bill amends the Coquille Restoration Act to remove the requirement that Interior manage the Coquille Forest in accordance with state and federal forestry and environmental protection laws.

This bill strikes a provision giving the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon jurisdiction over certain actions concerning the Coquille Forest and limiting remedies to equitable relief.

TITLE III--OREGON COASTAL LANDS

Oregon Coastal Lands Act

(Sec. 303) This bill requires that 14,408 acres of land be held in trust for, and be part of the reservation of, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians.

(Sec. 305) Federal law applies to the export of unprocessed logs harvested from this land and to forest management on this land. Gaming on this land is prohibited.

(Sec. 306) Interior must reclassify public domain land as Oregon and California Railroad grant land in equal acreage as grant land held in trust as part of this land.

Introduced in HouseJun 16, 2015

Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act

Cow Creek Umpqua Land Conveyance Act

This bill requires 17,519 acres of land to be held in trust for, and to be part of the reservation of, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.

Federal law applies to the export of unprocessed logs harvested from this land and to forest management on this land. Gaming on this land is prohibited.

The Department of the Interior must reclassify public domain land as Oregon and California Railroad grant land in equal acreage as grant land held in trust as part of this land.

Coquille Forest Fairness Act

This bill amends the Coquille Restoration Act to remove the requirement that Interior manage the Coquille Forest in accordance with state and federal forestry and environmental protection laws.

This bill strikes a provision giving the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon jurisdiction over certain actions concerning the Coquille Forest and limiting remedies to equitable relief.

Oregon Coastal Lands Act

This bill requires 14,408 acres of land to be held in trust for, and to be part of the reservation of, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians.

Federal law applies to the export of unprocessed logs harvested from this land and to forest management on this land. Gaming on this land is prohibited.

Interior must reclassify public domain land as Oregon and California Railroad grant land in equal acreage as grant land held in trust as part of this land.

Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act — Informed