A bill to provide for restoration of Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, to institute for such Tribe those Federal services provided to Indians who are recognized by the Federal Government and who receive such services because of Federal trust responsibility, and for other purposes.
Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Restoration Act - Extends Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians in Oregon. Declares tribal members to be eligible for all Federal services and benefits furnished to federally recognized tribes without regard to the existence of a reservation for such Tribe or the residence of tribal members on such a reservation.
Makes the Act of August 12, 1954, inapplicable to the Tribe and restores all rights and privileges diminished by such Act. Precludes the restoration of hunting, fishing, or trapping rights.
Declares the tribal membership roll to be open. Prescribes procedures to determine eligibility for enrollment. Includes listing in the Tribe's Census Roll of 1940 among specified enrollment criteria. Grants the franchise to tribal members who are 18 years old.
Establishes an Interim Council to govern the Tribe until a constitution and by-laws have been adopted by a majority vote. Directs such Council to draft and distribute a proposed constitution and by-laws. Sets 30 percent of those entitled to vote as the minimum vote required for the adoption of a constitution and by-laws. Provides for the election of tribal officials after the adoption of a constitution and by-laws.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to accept specified lands in trust for the Tribe in Coos County and Curry County, Oregon, if such lands are offered to the Government free of purchase cost. Prohibits the Secretary from accepting a certain parcel until: (1) one year after enactment of this Act; and (2) final adjudication of certain lawsuits concerning the lands.
Grants the State of Oregon civil and criminal jurisdiction over the reservation in accordance with specified Federal law.
Placed on Consent Calendar No: 47.
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1230.
Considered by Senate.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.
Enacted as Public Law 98-481
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House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.
Measure Signed in Senate.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 98-481.
Became Public Law No: 98-481.