HR 972 · 102th Congress · Native Americans

To make permanent the legislative reinstatement, following the decision of Duro against Reina (58 U.S.L.W. 4643, May 29, 1990), of the power of Indian tribes to exercise criminal jurisdiction over Indians.

Introduced 1991-02-19· Sponsored by Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 102-137.(1991-10-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1991 to make permanent the legislative reinstatement of the power of tribal courts to exercise criminal misdemeanor jurisdiction over nonmember Indians.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican
Rep. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO-3]CO
Rep. Zeliff, William H., Jr. [R-NH-1]NH