To extend the Federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana, and for other purposes.
Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2018
(Sec. 3) This bill extends federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana.
(Sec. 4) The bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided by the United States to federally recognized tribes and their members, without regard to the existence of a reservation or the location of the residence of any member.
The service area of the tribe is considered to be the area comprised of Blaine, Cascade, Glacier, and Hill Counties in Montana.
(Sec. 6) The tribe, as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits, must submit to the Department of the Interior, and maintain, a membership roll.
(Sec. 7) Interior must take into trust for the benefit of the tribe 200 acres of land within the tribe's service area to be used for a tribal land base.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 94.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-928.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-928.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 721.
Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8128-8129)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3764.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8128)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8128)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 574.