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HR 1154 105th Congress House

Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 1998

Official title: To provide for administrative procedures to extend Federal recognition to certain Indian groups, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 30, 1997 See on congress.gov
Native Americans Administrative procedureAdministrative remediesAdvice and consent of the SenateCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 5, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 190 - 208 (Roll No. 481).
Oct 5, 1998
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9492-9493)
Oct 5, 1998
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 5, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Oct 5, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9455-9462)
Oct 5, 1998
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 23, 1998
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
Sep 23, 1998
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-737.
May 20, 1998
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 20, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 26, 1997
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Mar 20, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar 20, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E536-537)
Mar 20, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 5, 1998 House · vote #481 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Failed 190–208 See who voted →
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 Latest action October 5, 1998

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 190 - 208 (Roll No. 481).

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 1997 - Establishes the Commission on Indian Recognition which shall assume the Department of the Interior's authority to recognize a petitioning Indian group's tribal status.

Sets forth operating and petitioning procedures.

Requires the Commission to publish an annual list of recognized Indian tribes.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award petition assistance grants.

Authorizes appropriations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jul 30, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1154: Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1154/
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"H.R. 1154: Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 1998." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1154/.
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H.R. 1154, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1154/.
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