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RESPECT Act

USA117th CongressHR-3587| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (27)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Mary Sattler Peltola (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee, Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Requirements, Expectations, and Standard Procedures for Effective Consultation with Tribes Act or the RESPECT Act This bill establishes tribal consultation procedures for federal agencies. Specifically, the bill requires federal agencies to consult with tribal governments (1) before undertaking any proposed federal activity or finalizing any federal regulatory action that may have a tribal impact, and (2) for all activities that would affect any part of federal land sharing a border with Indian land. Tribal impact refers to any federal action that may have an impact on tribal governments, including tribal cultural practices and tribal treaty-protected rights. Agencies must prepare tribal impact statements to identify potential tribal impacts of a proposed activity or action. Agencies must also make a good faith effort to identify areas that contain sacred sites important to tribal governments. The bill further outlines consultation requirements, including outreach and meeting arrangements. In general, the consultation shall conclude only upon the execution of a memorandum of agreement between the agency and the tribal government or the members of a designated tribal leader task force. Next, the bill requires agencies to take certain actions during the decision stage for a proposed activity (e.g., public comment) and for a regulatory action. Agencies must recognize and respect tribal self-government and sovereignty and grant tribal governments maximum discretion in the administration of federal statutes and regulations. Tribal governments may seek judicial review of a determination of an agency under this bill if the tribal government has exhausted all other administrative remedies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5105
RESPECT Act
May 20, 2021
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Prior to Introduction and Referral.
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
Dec 27, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-789
Signed by President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5105
    RESPECT Act


  • May 20, 2021
    Hearings Held by the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Prior to Introduction and Referral.


  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.


  • December 27, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-789
    Signed by President.

Native Americans

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightFederal-Indian relationsFreedom of informationGovernment information and archivesHistorical and cultural resourcesIndian lands and resources rightsLand use and conservation

RESPECT Act

USA117th CongressHR-3587| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Requirements, Expectations, and Standard Procedures for Effective Consultation with Tribes Act or the RESPECT Act This bill establishes tribal consultation procedures for federal agencies. Specifically, the bill requires federal agencies to consult with tribal governments (1) before undertaking any proposed federal activity or finalizing any federal regulatory action that may have a tribal impact, and (2) for all activities that would affect any part of federal land sharing a border with Indian land. Tribal impact refers to any federal action that may have an impact on tribal governments, including tribal cultural practices and tribal treaty-protected rights. Agencies must prepare tribal impact statements to identify potential tribal impacts of a proposed activity or action. Agencies must also make a good faith effort to identify areas that contain sacred sites important to tribal governments. The bill further outlines consultation requirements, including outreach and meeting arrangements. In general, the consultation shall conclude only upon the execution of a memorandum of agreement between the agency and the tribal government or the members of a designated tribal leader task force. Next, the bill requires agencies to take certain actions during the decision stage for a proposed activity (e.g., public comment) and for a regulatory action. Agencies must recognize and respect tribal self-government and sovereignty and grant tribal governments maximum discretion in the administration of federal statutes and regulations. Tribal governments may seek judicial review of a determination of an agency under this bill if the tribal government has exhausted all other administrative remedies.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5105
RESPECT Act
May 20, 2021
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Prior to Introduction and Referral.
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
Dec 27, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-789
Signed by President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5105
    RESPECT Act


  • May 20, 2021
    Hearings Held by the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Prior to Introduction and Referral.


  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.


  • December 27, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-789
    Signed by President.
Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (27)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Mary Sattler Peltola (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee, Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightFederal-Indian relationsFreedom of informationGovernment information and archivesHistorical and cultural resourcesIndian lands and resources rightsLand use and conservation