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HR 4213 108th Congress House

To provide uniform criteria for the administrative acknowledgment and recognition of Indian tribes, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 22, 2004 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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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Became law
Apr 26, 2004
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Apr 22, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Apr 22, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E636)
Apr 22, 2004
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 26, 2004

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Requires an Indian tribe to meet specified criteria before Federal acknowledgement or recognition is granted.

Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to repeal the revolving door exemption that allows, under certain conditions, current and former Federal employees and officers assigned to or employed by an Indian tribe to act as agents or attorneys for or appear on behalf of such tribe in connection with matters pending before any department, agency, court, or commission, including matters in which the United States is a party or has a direct and substantial interest.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Apr 22, 2004
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Apr 22, 2004
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4213: To provide uniform criteria for the administrative acknowledgment and recognition of Indian tribes, and for other purposes.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-4213/
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"H.R. 4213: To provide uniform criteria for the administrative acknowledgment and recognition of Indian tribes, and for other purposes.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-4213/.
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H.R. 4213, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-4213/.
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