To restore Federal recognition to the Indians of the Graton Rancheria of California.
Graton Rancheria Restoration Act - Restores Federal recognition and associated rights, privileges, and eligibility for Federal services and benefits to the Indians of the Graton Rancheria of California (the Tribe).
Requires the Secretary of the Interior, upon application by the Tribe, to accept in trust for the Tribe any real property located in Marin or Sonoma County, California, after the property is conveyed to the Secretary if there are no adverse legal claims to such property. Provides that any such property shall: (1) be part of the Tribe's reservation; (2) not be exempt from the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act; and (3) be exempt from all local, State, and Federal taxation.
Directs the Secretary to compile a membership roll of the Tribe not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Provides for: (1) an Interim Tribal Council to be the Tribe's governing body; (2) an election to ratify a Tribal constitution; and (3) the election of Tribal officials under such constitution.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E303)
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Committee Hearings Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-677.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-677.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 380.
Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4603-4605)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 946.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4603-4604)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4603-4604)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.