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HR 3885 98th Congress House Native Americans Federal-Indian relations Indian lands Oregon

Grand Ronde Restoration Act

Introduced: September 14, 1983 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 22, 1983
Signed by President.
Nov 22, 1983
Became Public Law No: 98-165.
Nov 14, 1983
Measure Signed in Senate.
Nov 14, 1983
Presented to President.
Nov 11, 1983
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Nov 11, 1983
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Nov 8, 1983
Received in the Senate and held at the desk by unanimous consent. Pending further disposition.
Nov 7, 1983
Called up by House on Call of Consent Calendar.
Nov 7, 1983
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 7, 1983
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 2, 1983
Placed on Consent Calendar No: 29.
Nov 2, 1983
Placed on Union Calendar No: 276.
Nov 2, 1983
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 98-464.
Oct 26, 1983
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Oct 26, 1983
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 18, 1983
Committee Hearings Held.
Sep 14, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Sep 14, 1983
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Grand Ronde Restoration Act - Deems the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon one tribal unit for purposes of Federal recognition and eligibility for Federal benefits, as well as for purposes of tribal self- government, and the establishment of a tribal reservation.

Extends Federal recognition to the Tribes and reinstates the tribal corporate charter issued under specified law. Applies to the Tribes all federal laws generally applicable to Indians.

Renders the act approved August 13, 1954, inapplicable to the Tribes, and restores all rights and privileges which may have been diminished or lost under it.

Makes the Tribes and their members eligible for all Federal services and benefits furnished to federally recognized Indian tribes regardless of the existence of a reservation. Provides that tribal members residing in specified counties will be deemed to be residing on or near a reservation for purposes of the availability of Federal services. States that the establishment of a reservation for the Tribes will not affect a member's eligibility for Federal services.

Precludes the restoration of any hunting, fishing or trapping rights under this Act.

Establishes an Interim Council of the Tribes to represent and govern them until a permanent governing body has convened.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) announce the date of a general council meeting to nominate candidates for election to the Interim Council; (2) hold an election by secret ballot to elect Interim Council members by a specified date; and (3) ensure that specified tribal members receive at least ten days notice of meetings and elections.

Grants such Council authority to receive grants, enter into contracts, and bind the tribal governing body as successor in interest for a maximum of six months. Vests the Interim Council with responsibility for preparing the tribal constitution and bylaws including bylaws covering the election of a tribal governing body.

Establishes: (1) an open tribal membership roll; (2) criteria governing membership eligibility; and (3) procedures to verify such eligibility.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) enter into negotiations with the first elected tribal governing body to establish a tribal reservation; (2) develop a plan for the establishment of such reservation within a specified time; and (3) notify and consult with State and local governmental officials to avoid prejudice by the proposed enlargement of the reservation.

Enumerates restrictions placed upon any tribal reservation plan developed by the Secretary.

What's happening now November 22, 1983

Became Public Law No: 98-165.

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