House Bill 2961
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Samish Indian Nation Land Reaffirmation Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 23, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2961
Congress
116
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Samish Indian Nation Land Reaffirmation Act
This bill ratifies and confirms that certain land has been taken into trust for the benefit of the Samish Indian Nation per a decision from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This reaffirmation applies to all claims pending or filed on or after the passage of this bill. Additionally, the Samish Indian Nation retains all future rights to seek to have additional land taken into trust.
May 23, 2019
06/05/2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
05/29/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
05/23/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
05/23/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:02:34 AM