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SRES 573 118th Congress Senate Native Americans

A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Boldt decision of 1974.

Introduced: March 5, 2024 Introduced by: Murray, Patty Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 March 5, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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