HR 3607 · 102th Congress · Native Americans

Jena Band of Choctaws of Louisiana Restoration Act

Introduced 1991-10-22· Sponsored by Rep. Huckaby, Thomas J. (Jerry) [D-LA-5]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Committee Hearings Held.(1992-07-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Jena Band of Choctaws of Louisiana Restoration Act - Restores Federal recognition and associated services and benefits to the Jena Band of Choctaw of Louisiana. Directs that the Tribe be governed by an Interim Council until the Secretary of the Interior, upon the written request of the Council, conducts an election to adopt a constitution for the Tribe, and for the election of tribal officials.…

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Cosponsors (9)

5 Democrats4 Republicans
Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6]LA
Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7]LA
Rep. Holloway, Clyde [R-LA-8]LA
Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2]LA
Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1]LA
Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4]LA
Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]NM
Rep. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO-3]CO
Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]AS