HR.2366/S.1078 Recognize Jena Choctaw of LA

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H.R.2366 (C103) 06/10/93
Rep Baker, R., (Cosp=5) House Natural Resources
(CROSS REFERENCE BILLS EXIST)

OFFICIAL TITLE(S):
AS INTRODUCED: (DATA FURNISHED BY THE HOUSE)
A bill to confirm the Federal relationship with the Jena Band of Choctaw
Indians of Louisiana.

SHORT TITLE(S):
AS INTRODUCED:
Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana Confirmation Act

COMMITTEE(S) OF REFERRAL:
House Natural Resources

SUBCOMMITTEE(S) OF REFERRAL:
Hsc Native American Affairs

DETAILED STATUS STEPS:

HOUSE ACTIONS
Jun 10, 93 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 6, 93 Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.
Jul 22, 93 Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 23, 93 Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

CROSS REFERENCE BILLS (WORD-FOR-WORD IDENTICAL BILLS):
H.R.2366 S.1078
DIGEST AS INTRODUCED:
Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana Confirmation Act - Confirms and
extends Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Jena
Band of Choctaw of Louisiana.
Directs that the Tribe be governed by an Interim Council until the
Secretary of the Interior, upon the written request of the Council, conducts
an election to adopt a constitution for the Tribe, and for the election of
tribal officials.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate an economic development
plan with the Tribe.

COSPONSOR COSPONSORED ON WITHDRAWN ON
Rep Hayes, J. 06/10/93
Rep McCrery 06/10/93
Rep Livingston 06/10/93
Rep Jefferson 06/10/93
Rep Fields, C. 06/15/93

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S.1078 (C103) 06/07/93
Sen Johnston, (Cosp=1) Senate Indian Affairs
(CROSS REFERENCE BILLS EXIST)

OFFICIAL TITLE(S):
AS INTRODUCED: (DATA FURNISHED BY THE SENATE)
A bill to confirm the Federal relationship with the Jena Band of Choctaw
Indians of Louisiana.

SHORT TITLE(S):
AS INTRODUCED:
Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana Confirmation Act

COMMITTEE(S) OF REFERRAL:
Senate Indian Affairs
House Natural Resources

COMMITTEE(S) REPORTING:
Senate Indian Affairs

SUBCOMMITTEE(S) OF REFERRAL:
Hsc Native American Affairs

DETAILED STATUS STEPS:

SENATE ACTIONS
Jun 7, 93 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Jun 16, 93 Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without
amendment favorably.
Jul 29, 93 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye
without amendment. With written report No. 103-116.
Jul 29, 93 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders.
Calendar No. 168.
Aug 5, 93 Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Aug 6, 93 Message on Senate action sent to the House.

HOUSE ACTIONS
Sep 16, 93 Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.
Aug 6, 93 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

DIGEST AS INTRODUCED:
Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana Confirmation Act - Confirms and
extends Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Jena
Band of Choctaw of Louisiana.
Directs that the Tribe be governed by an Interim Council until the
Secretary of the Interior, upon the written request of the Council, conducts
an election to adopt a constitution for the Tribe, and for the election of
tribal officials.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to negotiate an economic development
plan with the Tribe.

COSPONSOR COSPONSORED ON WITHDRAWN ON
Sen Breaux 06/07/93

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