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S. 216Became Law

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act

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Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act

This bill requires the Bonneville Power Administration to make specified settlement payments to the Spokane Tribe in relation to the construction and operation of the Grand Coulee Dam.

Payments made to the tribe may be used or invested in the same manner as other tribal governmental funds.

The initial payment extinguishes all monetary claims that the tribe may have against the United States to a fair share of the annual hydropower revenues generated by the Grand Coulee Dam.

What just happenedDec 20, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-100.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA](D-WA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Dec 20, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 116-100.

  2. Dec 20, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-100.

  3. Dec 20, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 20, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 19, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 19, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 16, 2019FloorH38310

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

  8. Dec 16, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10298-10299)

  9. Dec 16, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10298-10299)

  10. Dec 16, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 216.

  11. Dec 16, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10298-10300)

  12. Dec 16, 2019FloorH30300

    Ms. Haaland moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Nov 20, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Nov 20, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Nov 20, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Nov 20, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Sep 19, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  18. Jul 3, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  19. Jul 3, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  20. Jun 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jun 28, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  22. Jun 28, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  23. Jun 27, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4652-4664; text: CR S4663-4664)

  24. Jun 27, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4652-4664; text: CR S4663-4664)

  25. Mar 7, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 34.

  26. Mar 7, 2019Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-4.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  27. Mar 7, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-4.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  28. Jan 29, 2019Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  29. Jan 24, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  30. Jan 24, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 20, 201949

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act

This bill requires the Bonneville Power Administration to make specified settlement payments to the Spokane Tribe in relation to the construction and operation of the Grand Coulee Dam.

Payments made to the tribe may be used or invested in the same manner as other tribal governmental funds.

The initial payment extinguishes all monetary claims that the tribe may have against the United States to a fair share of the annual hydropower revenues generated by the Grand Coulee Dam.

Passed HouseDec 16, 201953

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act

This bill requires the Bonneville Power Administration to make specified settlement payments to the Spokane Tribe in relation to the construction and operation of the Grand Coulee Dam.

Payments made to the tribe may be used or invested in the same manner as other tribal governmental funds.

The initial payment extinguishes all monetary claims that the tribe may have against the United States to a fair share of the annual hydropower revenues generated by the Grand Coulee Dam.

Passed SenateJun 27, 201955

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act

This bill requires the Bonneville Power Administration to make specified settlement payments to the Spokane Tribe in relation to the construction and operation of the Grand Coulee Dam.

Payments made to the tribe may be used or invested in the same manner as other tribal governmental funds.

The initial payment extinguishes all monetary claims that the tribe may have against the United States to a fair share of the annual hydropower revenues generated by the Grand Coulee Dam.

Reported to SenateMar 7, 201925

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act

This bill requires the Bonneville Power Administration to make specified settlement payments to the Spokane Tribe in relation to the construction and operation of the Grand Coulee Dam.

Payments made to the tribe may be used or invested in the same manner as other tribal governmental funds.

The initial payment extinguishes all monetary claims that the tribe may have against the United States to a fair share of the annual hydropower revenues generated by the Grand Coulee Dam.

Introduced in SenateJan 24, 2019

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act

This bill requires the Bonneville Power Administration to make specified settlement payments to the Spokane Tribe in relation to the construction and operation of the Grand Coulee Dam.

Payments made to the tribe may be used or invested in the same manner as other tribal governmental funds.

The initial payment extinguishes all monetary claims that the tribe may have against the United States to a fair share of the annual hydropower revenues generated by the Grand Coulee Dam.

Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act — Informed