S 3685 · 112th Congress · Native Americans

Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-12-17· Sponsored by Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.(2012-12-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act of 2012 - Amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to revise tribal self-governance requirements. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the Tribal Self-Governance Program. Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Office of Self-Governance, to select up to 50 new Indian tribes per year from those eligible to participate in self-governance.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]WY