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S. 748Became Law

A bill to improve Native hiring and contracting by the Federal Government within the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report: (1) detailing the progress the Department of the Interior has made in implementing provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (regarding revenue-producing visitor services and local hires) and the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act; (2) including a detailed action plan on the future implementation of those provisions; (3) describing in detail the measures and actions that will be taken, with a description of anticipated results to be achieved during the next three fiscal years; (4) focusing on lands under the jurisdiction of the Department in Alaska; and (5) addressing any laws, rules, regulations, and policies which act as a deterrent to hiring or contracting with Native Alaskans to perform and conduct activities and programs of agencies and bureaus under the Department's jurisdiction. Requires that such report be completed within existing appropriations and transmitted to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the House Resources Committee.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) implement pilot programs to employ residents of local communities at Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, Kobuk Valley National Park, and Noatak National Preserve (all National Park System units located in northwest Alaska); (2) report the results to such committees; and (3) consult with native corporations, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities in the immediate vicinity of such units and, to the extent practicable, involve them in the development of interpretive materials and the pilot programs relating to such units.

Became Public Law No: 106-488.

Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
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  1. PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-488.

  2. BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-488.

  3. PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10514)

  9. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10514)

  10. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 748.

  11. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10514-10515)

  12. FloorH30300

    Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15159-15160; text as passed Senate: CR S15159-15160)

  18. Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15159-15160; text as passed Senate: CR S15159-15160)

  19. Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 143.

  20. Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 106-72. (text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 11/19/1999 S15159)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 106-72.(text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 11/19/1999 S15159)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  22. Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, OMB.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  23. Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  24. Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-130.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  25. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  26. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3486-3487)

  27. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Nov 19, 199935
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report: (1) detailing the progress the Department of the Interior has made in implementing provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (regarding revenue-producing visitor services and local hires) and the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act; (2) including a detailed action plan on the future implementation of those provisions; (3) describing in detail the measures and actions that will be taken, with a description of anticipated results to be achieved during the next three fiscal years; (4) focusing on lands under the jurisdiction of the Department in Alaska; and (5) addressing any laws, rules, regulations, and policies which act as a deterrent to hiring or contracting with Native Alaskans to perform and conduct activities and programs of agencies and bureaus under the Department's jurisdiction. Requires that such report be completed within existing appropriations and transmitted to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the House Resources Committee.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) implement pilot programs to employ residents of local communities at Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, Kobuk Valley National Park, and Noatak National Preserve (all National Park System units located in northwest Alaska); (2) report the results to such committees; and (3) consult with native corporations, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities in the immediate vicinity of such units and, to the extent practicable, involve them in the development of interpretive materials and the pilot programs relating to such units.

Jun 9, 199901

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report: (1) detailing the progress the Department of the Interior has made in implementing provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (regarding revenue-producing visitor services and local hires) and the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act; (2) including a detailed action plan on the future implementation of those provisions; (3) describing in detail the measures and actions that will be taken, with a description of anticipated results to be achieved during the next three fiscal years; (4) focusing on lands under the jurisdiction of the Department in Alaska; and (5) addressing any laws, rules, regulations, and policies which act as a deterrent to hiring or contracting with Native Alaskans to perform and conduct activities and programs of agencies and bureaus under the Department's jurisdiction. Requires that such report be completed within existing appropriations and transmitted to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the House Resources Committee.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) implement pilot programs to employ residents of local communities at Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, Kobuk Valley National Park, and Noatak National Preserve (all National Park System units located in northwest Alaska); (2) report the results to such committees; and (3) consult with native corporations, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities in the immediate vicinity of such units and, to the extent practicable, involve them in the development of interpretive materials and the pilot programs relating to such units.

Mar 25, 199900
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report: (1) detailing the progress the Department of the Interior has made in implementing provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (regarding revenue-producing visitor services and local hires) and the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act; (2) including a detailed action plan on the future implementation of those provisions; (3) describing in detail the measures and actions that will be taken, with a description of anticipated results to be achieved during the next three fiscal years; (4) focusing on lands under the jurisdiction of the Department in Alaska; and (5) addressing any laws, rules, regulations, and policies which act as a deterrent to hiring or contracting with Native Alaskans to perform and conduct activities and programs of agencies and bureaus under the Department's jurisdiction. Requires that such report be completed within existing appropriations and transmitted to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the House Resources Committee.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) implement pilot programs to employ residents of local communities at Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, Kobuk Valley National Park, and Noatak National Preserve (all National Park System units located in northwest Alaska); (2) report the results to such committees; and (3) consult with Native Corporations, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities in the immediate vicinity of such units, and to the extent practicable, involve them in the development of interpretive materials and the pilot programs relating to such units.

Prohibits any National Park Service (NPS) career employee, employed at one of the Alaska northwest parks at the time of the transfer of an operation or program to a local Native entity by contract, from being separated from the NPS by reason of such transfer and requires that any such employee at the time of such transfer be given priority placement for any available position within the National Park System, notwithstanding any priority reemployment lists, directives, rules, regulations or other orders from the Department, the Office of Management and Budget, or other Federal agencies.

A bill to improve Native hiring and contracting by the Federal Government within the State… — Informed