To provide for administrative procedures to extend Federal recognition to certain Indian groups, and for other purposes.
Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 1995 - Establishes the Commission on Indian Recognition which shall assume the Department of the Interior's authority to recognize a petitioning Indian group's tribal status.
Sets forth operating and petitioning procedures.
Requires the Commission to publish an annual list of recognized Indian tribes.
Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award petition assistance grants.
Authorizes appropriations.
Committee Withdrew Measure by Unanimous Consent.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H666-667)
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11784-11785)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2126)
For Further Action See H.R.2591.
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