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HR 2366 103th Congress House

Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana Confirmation Act

Official title: To confirm the Federal relationship with the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana.

Introduced: June 15, 1993 See on congress.gov
Native Americans ConstitutionsFederal aid to IndiansFederal-Indian relationsIndian economic development
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 8, 1993
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 8, 1993
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 23, 1993
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Jul 22, 1993
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 6, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.
Jun 10, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 10, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 8, 1993

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana Confirmation Act - Confirms and extends Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Jena Band of Choctaw of Louisiana.

Directs that the Tribe be governed by an Interim Council until the Secretary of the Interior, upon the written request of the Council, conducts an election to adopt a constitution for the Tribe, and for the election of tribal officials.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate an economic development plan with the Tribe.

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 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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Fields, Cleo
Louisiana · Jun 15, 1993
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2366: Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana Confirmation Act. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-2366/
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"H.R. 2366: Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana Confirmation Act." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-2366/.
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