Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 30, 2015)
Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act
Extends federal recognition to the Duwamish Tribe.
Makes the Tribe and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided by the federal government to federally recognized tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or the location of the residence of any member on or near any Indian reservation. Defines the Tribe's service area for purposes of the delivery of federal services.
Requires the Tribe to submit to the Department of the Interior a membership roll of all individuals enrolled in the Tribe.
Requires the Tribe to conduct an election by secret ballot to adopt a constitution and bylaws for the Tribe. Requires the Tribe to elect a governing body in accordance with the procedures set forth in its constitution and bylaws.
Requires Interior to take Tribe service area or aboriginal lands into trust for the benefit of the Tribe if the Tribe transfers all interest in and to the land to Interior within ten years. Requires Interior and the Department of Agriculture to identify those lands which shall be considered the aboriginal homelands of the Tribe.
What just happenedMay 26, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 30, 2015
- May 26, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee - Apr 30, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Apr 30, 2015IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E636-637)
- Apr 30, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 30, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House