SRES 573
118th Congress
Senate
Native Americans
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Boldt decision of 1974.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 5, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mar 5, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1974 ruling in United States v. State of Washington (commonly known as the Boldt Decision), which affirmed tribal fishing rights.
The resolution also (1) recognizes the importance of tribal treaty rights, (2) acknowledges the invaluable role that the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission play in fisheries management, and (3) reaffirms the Senate's commitment to support salmon recovery.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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