HR 3885 · 98th Congress · Native Americans

Grand Ronde Restoration Act

Introduced 1983-09-14· Sponsored by Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 98-165.(1983-11-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Grand Ronde Restoration Act - Deems the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon one tribal unit for purposes of Federal recognition and eligibility for Federal benefits, as well as for purposes of tribal self- government, and the establishment of a tribal reservation. Extends Federal recognition to the Tribes and reinstates the tribal corporate charter issued under specified law. Applies to the Tribes all federal laws generally applicable to Indians. Renders the act approved August 13, 1954, inapplicable to the Tribes, and restores all rights and privileges which may have been diminished or lost under it. Makes the Tribes and their members eligible for all Federal services and benefits furnished to federally recognized Indian tribes regardless of the existence of a reservation. Provides that tribal members residing in specified counties will be deemed to be residing on or near a reservation for purposes of the availability of Federal services. States that the establishment of a reservation for the Tribes will not affect a member's eligibility for Federal services. Precludes the restoration of any hunting, fishing or trapping rights under this Act. Establishes an …

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats