(Sec. 102) Directs the Attorney General to provide technical and financial assistance to ensure the development and operation of the Court and the Center. Authorizes appropriations.
Title II: Native American Economic Development Council - Establishes the Native American Economic Development Council to: (1) accept gifts and use them as a source of matching funds necessary for Federal assistance; (2) provide members of Indian tribes with skills, resources, and grants and loans for establishing and operating businesses; (3) provide scholarships to Indian students pursuing an education in a business or a business-related subject; and (4) provide technical assistance to Indian tribes in obtaining Federal assistance. Establishes a Council Board of Directors.
(Sec. 204) Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to: (1) provide necessary administrative services to the Council for five years after the enactment of this Act; and (2) accept volunteers to serve on the Council and the Board.
(Sec. 206) Subjects the Council to Federal audit requirements. Directs the Council to report annually to Congress on its proceedings and activities. Provides for district court relief for certain Council acts or failures to act.
(Sec. 207) Releases the United States from all Council debts, actions, or omissions.
(Sec. 208) Directs the Secretary to award, at least annually, grants to the Council to carry out its purposes. Provides a Federal share of 80 percent, with a 20 percent matching funds requirement from the Council. Requires specified agency heads to provide necessary technical assistance to the Council.
(Sec. 209) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2002 through 2006 to carry out this Act.
Became Public Law No: 106-568.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11641)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-566.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/26/2000 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-368.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/26/2000 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-368.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 745.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9316-9318; text as passed Senate: CR S9316-9318)
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9316-9318; text as passed Senate: CR S9316-9318)
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.