H.R. 2997 — To establish certain criteria for administrative procedures to extend Federal recognition to certain Indian groups, and for other purposes.

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Establishes certain criteria to extend Federal recognition to certain Indian groups. Prohibits granting of sovereign immunity to newly recognized petitioners being joined as a party in any appeal of a final decision to extend Federal recognition.

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1996-02-29
Introduced in House
1996-02-29
Introduced in House
1996-02-29
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
1996-03-04
Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs.
1996-03-04
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
1996-08-01
Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs Discharged.
1996-08-01
Considered by Committee.
1996-08-01
Committee Withdrew Measure by Unanimous Consent.

To establish certain criteria for administrative procedures to extend Federal recognition to certain Indian groups, and for other purposes.

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