A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of the Interior has broken a commitment to the Blackfeet Tribe to defend the cancellation of all leases in the Badger-Two Medicine area and urging the Department of the Interior to work closely with the Blackfeet Tribe to defend the Badger-Two Medicine area from oil and gas development.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 13, 2019)
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the Department of the Interior broke a commitment to the Blackfeet Tribe and must pursue and defend the cancellation of all oil and gas leases in the Badger-Two Medicine area.
The resolution also urges Interior to work closely with the tribe to protect the Badger-Two Medicine area from oil and gas leases and to remedy the mistakes that led to leases being issued without consultation with the tribe.
What just happenedJun 13, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S3483)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 13, 2019
- Jun 13, 2019IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S3483)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jun 13, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate