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HR 2366 103th Congress House Native Americans Constitutions Federal aid to Indians Federal-Indian relations Indian economic development Indian lands Louisiana

Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana Confirmation Act

Introduced: June 10, 1993 See on congress.gov
 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
 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.

What's happening now November 8, 1993

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2