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Bill113th CongressFiled Jan 28, 2013Native Americans
S. 161

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2013

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Apr 3, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2013 - Extends federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana. Makes the Tribe and each member eligible for all services and benefits provided by the United States to Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or the location of the residence of any member on or near an Indian reservation.

Considers the federal service area of the Tribe to be the area comprised of Blaine, Cascade, Glacier, and Hill Counties, Montana.

Directs the Tribe, as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits pursuant to this Act, to submit to the Secretary of the Interior a membership roll consisting of the name of each individual enrolled as a member of the Tribe. Requires the Tribe to maintain such membership roll.

Directs the Secretary to acquire, for the benefit of the Tribe, trust title to 200 acres of land within the Tribe's service area to be used for a tribal land base.

Authorizes the Secretary to acquire additional land for the benefit of the Tribe pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act.

What just happenedJul 14, 2014

By Senator Tester from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report. Report No. 113-208. Additional views filed.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  • Reported to SenateApr 3, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateJan 28, 2013
  1. Jul 14, 2014Floor

    By Senator Tester from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report. Report No. 113-208. Additional views filed.

  2. Jul 14, 2014Committee14900

    By Senator Tester from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report. Report No. 113-208. Additional views filed.

  3. Apr 3, 2014Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 347.

  4. Apr 3, 2014Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.

  5. Apr 3, 2014Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester without amendment. Without written report.

  6. Apr 2, 2014Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  7. Oct 30, 2013Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-219.

  8. Jan 28, 2013IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

  9. Jan 28, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentApr 3, 201480

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2013 - Extends federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana. Makes the Tribe and each member eligible for all services and benefits provided by the United States to Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or the location of the residence of any member on or near an Indian reservation.

Considers the federal service area of the Tribe to be the area comprised of Blaine, Cascade, Glacier, and Hill Counties, Montana.

Directs the Tribe, as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits pursuant to this Act, to submit to the Secretary of the Interior a membership roll consisting of the name of each individual enrolled as a member of the Tribe. Requires the Tribe to maintain such membership roll.

Directs the Secretary to acquire, for the benefit of the Tribe, trust title to 200 acres of land within the Tribe's service area to be used for a tribal land base.

Authorizes the Secretary to acquire additional land for the benefit of the Tribe pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act.

Introduced in SenateJan 28, 2013

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2013 - Extends federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana. Makes the Tribe and each member eligible for all services and benefits provided by the United States to Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to the existence of a reservation for the Tribe or the location of the residence of any member on or near an Indian reservation.

Considers the federal service area of the Tribe to be the area comprised of Blaine, Cascade, Glacier, and Hill Counties, Montana.

Directs the Tribe, as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits pursuant to this Act, to submit to the Secretary of the Interior a membership roll consisting of the name of each individual enrolled as a member of the Tribe. Requires the Tribe to maintain such membership roll.

Directs the Secretary to acquire, for the benefit of the Tribe, trust title to 200 acres of land within the Tribe's service area to be used for a tribal land base.

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2013 — Informed