A bill to establish a commission to regulate Indian gaming, and for other purposes.
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act - Establishes within the Department of the Interior the National Indian Gaming Commission. Sets forth the composition of the Commission. Authorizes the Commission to: (1) review tribal ordinances and management contracts related to Indian gaming; (2) monitor Indian gaming and inspect all premises where Indian gaming is conducted; and (3) levy and collect appropriate fines (including the temporary closure of gaming operations) for violation of the standards promulgated by the Commission. Sets forth other specified powers of the Commission.
Provides that Indian tribes may engage in, or license and regulate, certain gaming activities within Indian country if the governing body of the Indian tribe adopts an ordinance or resolution which is approved by the Commission and such ordinance does not violate State law.
Permits an Indian tribe, subject to Commission approval, to enter into management contracts for the operation and management of a tribal gaming enterprise. Sets forth specified provisions to be included in such contracts. Requires existing gaming operations to comply with the regulations contained in this Act.
Authorizes appropriations.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1003.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
See H.R.1920.
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