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Advisory Council on California Indian Policy Act of 1992

Introduced: April 30, 1991 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 29 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 14, 1992
Became Public Law No: 102-416.
Oct 14, 1992
Signed by President.
Oct 7, 1992
Message on House action received in Senate.
Oct 6, 1992
Presented to President.
Oct 3, 1992
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 3, 1992
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 3, 1992
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 3, 1992
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Oct 3, 1992
Mr. Faleomavaega moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
Oct 2, 1992
Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.
Oct 2, 1992
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.
Sep 29, 1992
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 753.
Sep 29, 1992
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 102-441.
Sep 25, 1992
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Sep 10, 1992
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Aug 12, 1992
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Aug 12, 1992
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 12, 1992
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Aug 12, 1992
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Aug 12, 1992
Considered as unfinished business.
Aug 11, 1992
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Marlenee objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed until Aug. 12. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Aug 11, 1992
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Aug 11, 1992
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Aug 11, 1992
Mr. Miller (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 28, 1992
Committee Hearings Held.
May 8, 1992
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Oct 10, 1991
Committee Hearings Held.
Apr 30, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Apr 30, 1991
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

California Tribal Status Act of 1991 - Title I: Recognition of California Indian Tribal Groups - California Indian Recognition and Restoration Act of 1991 - Extends Federal recognition to six unidentified California Indian groups. Restores Federal recognition to specified California Indian tribal groups and their members whose relationship with the United States was terminated.

Title II: Acknowledgment Procedures for California Indian Tribal Groups - California Indian Tribal Acknowledgment Procedures Act of 1991 - Authorizes any California Indian tribal group to apply for acknowledgment as an Indian tribe by submitting a petition containing specified information. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a review to determine whether the petitioner is entitled to be recognized as an Indian tribe. Grants petitioners the right to file a writ of mandamus in Federal court if the Secretary fails to take required actions concerning the petition. Requires petitions from parties to treaties to receive priority consideration.

Authorizes the Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans of the Department of Health and Human Services to make grants to enable California Indian groups seeking acknowledgement to: (1) conduct the research necessary to substantiate petitions under this Act; and (2) maintain essential tribal governmental functions while a petition is under consideration. Prohibits grants from being made to a group whose petition was submitted under a different name and denied acknowledgment.

Title III: Commission on Policies and Programs Affecting California Indians - Establishes the Commission on Policies and Programs Affecting California Indians to: (1) study the social and economic status of California Indians and the effectiveness of U.S. and California policies and programs that affect California Indians; (2) conduct public hearings on the subjects of such study; and (3) recommend specific action to the Congress with respect to the needs of the Indians for economic self-sufficiency, improved education and health, and a reduction in social problems.

Authorizes appropriations.

Title IV: General Provisions - Authorizes the Secretary to accept real property for a California Indian tribal group recognized under this Act.

Requires each California Indian tribal group recognized under this Act to submit current membership rolls to the Secretary. Directs each group to determine qualifications for inclusion on the membership roll.

Requires the Secretary, upon request of a recognized California Indian tribal group, to develop and submit to the Congress an economic development plan for such group. Sets forth required provisions of the plan.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now October 14, 1992

Became Public Law No: 102-416.

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