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HR 2244 107th Congress House

Tribal and Local Communities Relationship Improvement Act

Official title: To amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to require State legislature approval of new gambling facilities, to provide for minimum requirements for Federal reg… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to require State legislature approval of new gambling facilities, to provide for minimum requirements for Federal regulation of Indian gaming, to set up a commission to report to Congress on current living and health standards in Indian country, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 27, 2001 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) 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.
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 25, 2001
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Jun 25, 2001
Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Justice.
Jun 19, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jun 19, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 25, 2001

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Tribal and Local Communities Relationship Improvement Act - Amends the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to make invalid any tribal-State compact entered into after the date of enactment of this Act unless it is approved by the Governor and legislature of the State with which the compact was negotiated (with an exception for compact renewals that do not expand covered gambling operations). Requires similar approval of Indian gaming as regulated under such Act on lands acquired in trust by the Secretary of the Interior after October 17, 1988.

Prohibits the conduct of class III gaming on more than one parcel of land of an Indian tribe.

Directs the President to establish the Advisory Committee on Minimum Regulatory Requirements and Licensing Standards for Indian Gaming. Requires Committee recommendations to be submitted to specified congressional committees, the National Indian Gaming Commission, and each federally recognized Indian tribe.

Establishes the Commission on Native American Policy to complete a study regarding living standards in Indian country, including health, infrastructure, economic development, educational opportunities, and housing.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 1
SMITH, NICK
· Jul 27, 2001
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Jul 12, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2244: Tribal and Local Communities Relationship Improvement Act. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2244/
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"H.R. 2244: Tribal and Local Communities Relationship Improvement Act." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2244/.
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