A bill to confirm the Federal relationship with the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians of Louisiana.
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.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6911-6912)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 103-116.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye without amendment. With written report No. 103-116.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 168.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S10619-10620)
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S10619-10620)
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.
For Further Action See H.R.2366.
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