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Hawaiian Home Lands Recovery Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Aug 3, 1995)

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Alaska Native Claims Settlement

Title II: Hawaiian Home Lands

Title I: Alaska Native Claims Settlement - Ratifies certain land conveyances by Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to the Montana Creek Native Association, Inc., and to the Caswell Native Association, Inc.

(Sec. 102) Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (Act) with respect to requirements, administration, and revenues of mining claims patented to a Regional Corporation.

(Sec. 103) Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to report to the Congress concerning hazardous substances on lands conveyed to Native Corporations.

(Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations to Village Corporations for reconveyance activities.

(Sec. 105) Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act with respect to specified oil and gas reserve conveyances allotted to the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation.

(Sec. 106) Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress concerning Native Alaskan Vietnam era veterans who did not receive specified allotments, and a related assessment of any additional allotments.

(Sec. 107) Authorizes Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to transfer Wrangell Institute in Wrangell, Alaska, to the City of Wrangell, Alaska, in exchange for the restoration of specified property credits. Waives certain related asbestos claims.

(Sec. 108) States that: (1) the Shishmaref Airport, Alaska, is subject to reversion to the United States for nonuse as an airport; and (2) the Secretary shall reacquire the conveyed interests and transfer such lands to the Shishmaref Native Corporation.

(Sec. 109) Confirms that Woody Island, on Woody Island, Alaska, is an eligible Alaska Native Village and that Leisnoi, Inc. is the Village Corporation for the village of Woody Island.

(Sec. 110) States that the term "revenues" does not include any benefits received or realized from the use of losses or credits by a Regional Corporation.

Title II: Hawaiian Home Lands - Hawaiian Home Lands Recovery Act - Authorizes, and establishes procedures for, the Secretary of the Interior to settle native Hawaiian land claims against the Federal Government, including land replacement and loss of use compensation.

(Sec. 204) Sets forth approval procedures for amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act (HHCA) including determinations of whether a proposed amendment requires congressional approval.

(Sec. 205) Requires the Chairperson of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands of the State of Hawaii to submit a report to the Secretary of the Interior listing lands recommended for exchange.

(Sec. 206) Requires the Secretary to designate an official within the Department of the Interior to administer Federal responsibilities under the HHCA.

(Sec. 207) Establishes reclamation project cost sharing on the same basis as projects on Indian lands.

(Sec. 209) Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedNov 2, 1995

Became Public Law No: 104-42.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 2, 1995PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 104-42.

  2. Nov 2, 1995BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 104-42.

  3. Nov 2, 1995PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 2, 1995BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 25, 1995FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 25, 1995President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 19, 1995ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Sep 19, 1995ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 392 - 10 (Roll No. 665). (consideration: CR H9150-9151)

  9. Sep 19, 1995NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 392 - 10 (Roll No. 665).(consideration: CR H9150-9151)

  10. Sep 18, 1995ResolvingDifferencesH40142

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Sept. 19.

  11. Sep 18, 1995ResolvingDifferencesH4CONS

    House considered Senate amendment under suspension of the rules (consideration: CR H9068-9074)

  12. Sep 18, 1995ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Young (AK) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

  13. Aug 4, 1995Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Aug 3, 1995Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  15. Aug 3, 1995Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  16. Aug 3, 1995Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Voice Vote.

  17. Aug 3, 1995Floor

    Amendment SP 2110 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

  18. Aug 3, 1995Floor

    Amendment SP 2110 proposed by Senator Warner for Senator Stevens.

  19. Aug 3, 1995Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11342-11347)

  20. Jul 24, 1995Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.

  21. Jul 24, 1995Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 104-119.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  22. Jul 24, 1995Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 104-119.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  23. Jul 11, 1995Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  24. Jun 28, 1995Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported in lieu of S. 537 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  25. Apr 27, 1995Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  26. Mar 15, 1995IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  27. Mar 14, 1995FloorH38310

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

  28. Mar 14, 1995FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  29. Mar 14, 1995Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  30. Mar 14, 1995FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  31. Mar 14, 1995FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3096-3098)

  32. Mar 14, 1995FloorH30300

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

  33. Mar 9, 1995CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 38.

  34. Mar 9, 1995CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-73.

    Natural Resources Committee
  35. Mar 9, 1995Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-73.

    Natural Resources Committee
  36. Feb 10, 1995CommitteeH13000

    Executive Comment Received from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  37. Feb 8, 1995CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  38. Feb 8, 1995CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  39. Jan 18, 1995CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  40. Jan 4, 1995IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  41. Jan 4, 1995IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E5)

  42. Jan 4, 1995IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  43. Jan 4, 1995IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedAug 3, 199535

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Alaska Native Claims Settlement

Title II: Hawaiian Home Lands

Title I: Alaska Native Claims Settlement - Ratifies certain land conveyances by Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to the Montana Creek Native Association, Inc., and to the Caswell Native Association, Inc.

(Sec. 102) Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (Act) with respect to requirements, administration, and revenues of mining claims patented to a Regional Corporation.

(Sec. 103) Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to report to the Congress concerning hazardous substances on lands conveyed to Native Corporations.

(Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations to Village Corporations for reconveyance activities.

(Sec. 105) Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act with respect to specified oil and gas reserve conveyances allotted to the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation.

(Sec. 106) Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress concerning Native Alaskan Vietnam era veterans who did not receive specified allotments, and a related assessment of any additional allotments.

(Sec. 107) Authorizes Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to transfer Wrangell Institute in Wrangell, Alaska, to the City of Wrangell, Alaska, in exchange for the restoration of specified property credits. Waives certain related asbestos claims.

(Sec. 108) States that: (1) the Shishmaref Airport, Alaska, is subject to reversion to the United States for nonuse as an airport; and (2) the Secretary shall reacquire the conveyed interests and transfer such lands to the Shishmaref Native Corporation.

(Sec. 109) Confirms that Woody Island, on Woody Island, Alaska, is an eligible Alaska Native Village and that Leisnoi, Inc. is the Village Corporation for the village of Woody Island.

(Sec. 110) States that the term "revenues" does not include any benefits received or realized from the use of losses or credits by a Regional Corporation.

Title II: Hawaiian Home Lands - Hawaiian Home Lands Recovery Act - Authorizes, and establishes procedures for, the Secretary of the Interior to settle native Hawaiian land claims against the Federal Government, including land replacement and loss of use compensation.

(Sec. 204) Sets forth approval procedures for amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act (HHCA) including determinations of whether a proposed amendment requires congressional approval.

(Sec. 205) Requires the Chairperson of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands of the State of Hawaii to submit a report to the Secretary of the Interior listing lands recommended for exchange.

(Sec. 206) Requires the Secretary to designate an official within the Department of the Interior to administer Federal responsibilities under the HHCA.

(Sec. 207) Establishes reclamation project cost sharing on the same basis as projects on Indian lands.

(Sec. 209) Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 24, 199501

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Alaska Native Claims Settlement

Title II: Hawaiian Home Lands

Title I: Alaska Native Claims Settlement - Ratifies certain land conveyances by Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to the Montana Creek Native Association, Inc., and to the Caswell Native Association, Inc.

(Sec. 102) Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (Act) with respect to requirements, administration, and revenues of mining claims patented to a Regional Corporation.

(Sec. 103) Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to report to the Congress concerning hazardous substances on lands conveyed to Native Corporations.

(Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations to Village Corporations for reconveyance activities.

(Sec. 105) Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act with respect to specified oil and gas reserve conveyances allotted to the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation.

(Sec. 106) Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress concerning Native Alaskan Vietnam era veterans who did not receive specified allotments, and a related assessment of any additional allotments.

(Sec. 107) Authorizes Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to transfer Wrangell Institute in Wrangell, Alaska, to the City of Wrangell, Alaska, in exchange for the restoration of specified property credits. Waives certain related asbestos claims.

(Sec. 108) States that: (1) the Shishmaref Airport, Alaska, is subject to reversion to the United States for nonuse as an airport; and (2) the Secretary shall reacquire the conveyed interests and transfer such lands to the Shishmaref Native Corporation.

(Sec. 109) Confirms that Woody Island, on Woody Island, Alaska, is an eligible Alaska Native Village and that Leisnoi, Inc. is the Village Corporation for the village of Woody Island.

Title II: Hawaiian Home Lands - Hawaiian Home Lands Recovery Act - Authorizes, and establishes procedures for, the Secretary of the Interior to settle native Hawaiian land claims against the Federal Government, including land replacement and loss of use compensation.

(Sec. 204) Sets forth approval procedures for amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act (HHCA) including determinations of whether a proposed amendment requires congressional approval.

(Sec. 205) Requires the Chairperson of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands of the State of Hawaii to submit a report to the Secretary of the Interior listing lands recommended for exchange.

(Sec. 206) Requires the Secretary to designate an official within the Department of the Interior to administer Federal responsibilities under the HHCA.

(Sec. 207) Establishes reclamation project cost sharing on the same basis as projects on Indian lands.

(Sec. 209) Authorizes appropriations.

Passed House amendedMar 14, 199536

Ratifies certain land conveyances by Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to the Montana Creek Native Association, Inc., and to the Caswell Native Association, Inc.

(Sec. 2) Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (Act) with respect to requirements, administration, and revenues of mining claims patented to a Regional Corporation.

(Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to report to the Congress concerning hazardous substances on lands conveyed to Native Corporations.

(Sec. 4) Authorizes appropriations to Village Corporations for reconveyance activities.

(Sec. 5) Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act with respect to specified oil and gas reserve conveyances allotted to the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress concerning Native Alaskan Vietnam era veterans who did not receive specified allotments, and a related assessment of any additional allotments.

(Sec. 7) Authorizes Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to transfer Wrangell Institute in Wrangell, Alaska, to the General Services Administration in exchange for the restoration of specified property credits.

(Sec. 8) States that: (1) the Shishmaref Airport, Alaska, is subject to reversion to the United States for nonuse as an airport; and (2) the Secretary shall reacquire the conveyed interests and transfer such lands to the Shishmaref Native Corporation.

Introduced in HouseJan 4, 199500

Ratifies certain land conveyances by Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to the Montana Creek Native Association, Inc., and to the Caswell Native Association, Inc.

(Sec. 2) Amends the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (Act) with respect to requirements, administration, and revenues of mining claims patented to a Regional Corporation.

(Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to report to the Congress concerning hazardous substances on lands conveyed to Native Corporations.

(Sec. 4) Authorizes appropriations to Village Corporations for reconveyance activities.

(Sec. 5) Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act with respect to specified oil and gas reserve conveyances allotted to the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress concerning Native Alaskan Vietnam era veterans who did not receive specified allotments, and a related assessment of any additional allotments.

(Sec. 7) Authorizes Cook Inlet Region, Inc., to transfer Wrangell Institute in Wrangell, Alaska, to the General Services Administration in exchange for the restoration of specified property credits.

(Sec. 8) States: (1) that the Shismaref Airport, Alaska, is subject to reversion to the United States for nonuse as an airport; and (2) the Secretary shall reacquire the conveyed interests and transfer such lands to the Shismaref Native Corporation.

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