House Bill 5244
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 9, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5244
Congress
115
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
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act
This bill reaffirms the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation as trust land in Massachusetts.
In addition, the bill requires actions, including actions pending in federal court, relating to the land to be dismissed.
March 9, 2018
07/24/2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
03/22/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
03/09/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
03/09/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:17 PM