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Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-297| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2019
Greg Gianforte

Greg Gianforte

Republican Representative

Montana

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2019 This bill extends federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana. The bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided 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, Montana. The tribe must submit a membership roll to the Department of the Interior as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits. The tribe must maintain the membership roll. 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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3764
Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2018
Jan 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Mar 26, 2019
Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 26, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2813-2814)
Mar 26, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 297.
Mar 26, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 26, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2816-2817)
Mar 26, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 21 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H2813-2814)
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Mar 26, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 27, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 28, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 48.
Jan 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-51
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-190.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3764
    Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2018


  • January 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 5, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • March 26, 2019
    Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 26, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2813-2814)


  • March 26, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 297.


  • March 26, 2019
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • March 26, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2816-2817)


  • March 26, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 21 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H2813-2814)
    View Vote


  • March 26, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 27, 2019
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • March 28, 2019
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 48.


  • January 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-51
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-190.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 116-51: Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2019
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Federal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsLand transfersMontana

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-297| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2019
Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2019 This bill extends federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana. The bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided 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, Montana. The tribe must submit a membership roll to the Department of the Interior as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits. The tribe must maintain the membership roll. 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.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3764
Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2018
Jan 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Mar 26, 2019
Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 26, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2813-2814)
Mar 26, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 297.
Mar 26, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 26, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2816-2817)
Mar 26, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 21 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H2813-2814)
View Vote
Mar 26, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 27, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 28, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 48.
Jan 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-51
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-190.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3764
    Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2018


  • January 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 5, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • March 26, 2019
    Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 26, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2813-2814)


  • March 26, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 297.


  • March 26, 2019
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • March 26, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2816-2817)


  • March 26, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 21 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H2813-2814)
    View Vote


  • March 26, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 27, 2019
    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • March 28, 2019
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 48.


  • January 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-51
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 116-190.
Greg Gianforte

Greg Gianforte

Republican Representative

Montana

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 116-51: Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Restoration Act of 2019
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal-Indian relationsIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsLand transfersMontana